Scott A. Wiseman

Thomas Burns primarily practices family law, appeals, and litigation. With over 10 years of legal experience, he is a leader in the firm’s family law group and was recently named Best Lawyer for his practice. In addition to a strong legal practice, Tom clerked for the Honorable William A. Thorne of the Utah Court of Appeals for five years prior to entering private practice. He is also a member of the Family Law, Litigation, and Appellate sections of the Utah State Bar.

Patrick Burt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Patrick practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick Burt since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Patrick Burt is held by other lawyers.

Tiffany D.W. Shimada is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Tiffany D.W. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Tiffany D.W. Shimada since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tiffany D.W. Shimada is held by other lawyers.

Steven Christiansen has over 30 years experience with environmental permitting and enforcement matters, RCRA and CERCLA remediation, air emission credits transactions, climate change, state implementation plan development, environmental legislation, NEPA, public lands permitting, environmental aspects of business transactions, brownfield redevelopment, and the administrative rule-making process. He also works in the areas of energy and public utilities law. Mr. Christiansen actively represent...

Rand is the founder of Bateman IP Law Group and specializes in the protection of all forms of Intellectual Property. His experience includes complex litigation, and prosecution of patent, trademark and copyright matters. Rand has represented clients from across the United States and several foreign countries. He has obtained more than 300 patents, and has overseen registration of nearly 300 trademarks. Rand has also litigated numerous patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters ran...

A graduate of Brigham Young University with a degree in Economics, Steven earned his J.D. from Gonzaga Law School, where he served as an editor of the Gonzaga Law Review. Steven is actively involved in professional and community organizations, including the Utah Association for Justice, and has been recognized among the National Lawyers Top 100 and Top 10 Attorney in Utah by American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Outside the office, he is dedicated to family, education initiatives, ...

Robert McConnell is a member of the firm’s transaction and real estate practice groups and has substantial experience in commercial financing transactions representing lenders, borrowers and developers. Mr. McConnell represents clients undertaking a wide variety of commercial and residential real estate development activities, including residential, retail and office condominium developments, low-income housing projects utilizing tax credit financing, subdivision and mixed-use community...

Matthew Driggs is the founder of The Advocates, a leading personal injury law firm with offices across the western United States. Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025, he specializes in Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. This recognition reflects the high regard in which he is held by his peers in the legal community. Since earning his J.D. from the University of Utah in 1991, Matthew has dedicated...

Spencer W. Romney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Corporate Law. Spencer W. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Spencer W. Romney since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Spencer W. Romney is held by other lawyers.

Austin J. Riter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. Austin J. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Austin J. Riter since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the profession...