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Catherine Maness is Special Counsel in the Firm’s Salt Lake City office and a member of the Intellectual Property practice group. Ms. Maness’ practice focuses on Intellectual Property litigation, with an emphasis on patent and trademark litigation. In her legal practice, she has worked on a wide range of disputes and technical areas. She has litigated in diverse venues, including New York, California, Florida, Texas, Arkansas, Utah, and in front of the USPTO.

Michael Hoppe specializes in assisting clients in complex business and commercial litigation matters. He has broad experience representing clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including contract, construction, bankruptcy, and other general business disputes. He has particular expertise in construction litigation, representing both large general contractors and owners in a variety of matters in several states involving defending or pursuing claims for construction defect, del...

Daniel Morath is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Daniel practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Morath since 2027. 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 Daniel Morath is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Brady focuses his practice on securities enforcement, crypto asset enforcement and compliance, regulatory defense, government and independent investigations, and money transmission compliance. Prior to joining Clyde Snow, Mr. Brady served as the Director of the Utah Division of Securities, overseeing enforcement investigations, compliance matters, licensing, and registration. Before his service as the Securities Administrator for Utah, Mr. Brady served as the Deputy Director of the Utah D...

Royce Covington is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Royce practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Royce Covington 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 Royce Covington is held by other lawyers.

Michael Schefer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Michael practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Schefer 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 Michael Schefer is held by other lawyers.

Stephen Hale’s practice includes commercial and tort litigation. He has represented clients in industries such as telecommunications, heavy and light manufacturing, automotive wholesale and retail, software development, construction, and commercial and residential development. He is admitted to practice before the Utah Supreme Court and all state and federal courts in Utah, and the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Hale received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounti...

Kassidy J. Wallin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law and Water Law. Kassidy J. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Kassidy J. Wallin since 2025. 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 Kassidy J. Wallin is held ...

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...

Eric Babych has prepared and prosecuted patent applications on a global scale for over a decade. He also manages large-volume patent estates and coordinates prosecution strategies worldwide. Eric works thoroughly and efficiently to understand his clients’ innovations as well as the commercial goals behind the innovations. Representing clients who are faced with domestic and overseas business challenges, Eric’s international experience and perspective support him in offering action...