Best Lawyers in Utah, United States for Commercial Litigation
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Michael F. Skolnick is an AV peer review rated attorney. Over the years, his practice has emphasized professional liability defense, commercial litigation, product liability law, personal injury law, wrongful death cases and general civil litigation. He is now offering mediation services, acting as a mediator in the areas in which he has practiced during his forty year career as a lawyer. Mr. Skolnick has been regularly listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Mountain States Super Lawyers. ...
Sarah Elizabeth Spencer Willson is a dedicated commercial litigator and appellate advocate, licensed in Utah and Colorado. She holds admission rights before the U.S. Supreme Court and various federal circuit courts of appeal. With two decades of experience, she focuses on complex legal disputes, including breach of contract, fiduciary duties, corporate governance, fraud, trusts, real property disputes, business torts, product liability, and professional liability. Sarah has secured significan...
Matthew J. Ball is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Matthew J., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jonathan Hafen has extensive experience representing clients in federal and state courts. He has been widely praised by clients and peers for his skilled and efficient approach to litigation. As a trial lawyer, Mr. Hafen handles a wide variety of litigation, including cases in the areas of securities law, employment law, breach of contract, land disputes, road disputes, intellectual property, disputes over ownership and control of businesses, class actions, and construction law. Mr. Hafen&rsq...
Kara M. Houck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Kara M., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kara M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sara M. Nielson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Sara M., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jonathan R. Schofield is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Jonathan R., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew Collins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Andrew, who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robert H. Scott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Robert H., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Terry Welch handles litigation matters of all types in federal and state courts. He has broad experience in complex litigation, representing companies of varied size and type with respect to intellectual property and patent litigation, antitrust, product liability, insurance and bad faith disputes, manufacturer/distributor relations, and cases of tragic injury. He has handled signi?cant trademark and Lanham Act matters including issues of infringement, trade dress and false advertising. He pr...
Christopher Mack is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Christopher, who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jonathan C. Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Jonathan C., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Chaunceton B. Bird is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Chaunceton B., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chaunceton B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Austin is a member of the firm’s commercial litigation practice group. He earned his J.D. from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2021, where he was Associate Article Editor of the Utah Law Review and a CALI Awards and William H. Leary Scholar recipient, Order of the Coif. He received his B.A. from Brigham Young University in Political Science in 2018. Prior to joining Parr Brown Austin interned with The Honorable Scott M. Matheson, Jr. at the 10th Circuit Court of Ap...
William T. Morris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. William T., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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