Best Lawyers in Utah, United States for Commercial Litigation
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When real estate and construction projects fall into dispute, the administration of an estate becomes contentious, or business partnerships implode, commercial litigator Douglas Farr finds resolution for project owners, entrepreneurs, investors, and other commercial clients. He has prevailed for clients in bench trials and jury trials, including a recent week-long trial involving a business divorce between real estate investors. Additionally, Doug achieves favorable outcomes in arbitration, m...
Heidi E. C. Leithead is a shareholder at Parr Brown Gee & Loveless in Salt Lake City. She focuses her practice on employment law, representing employers and management in counseling and training as well as complex litigation-related issues before federal and state trial and appellate courts and administrative agencies. She has substantial civil rights and constitutional law experience in areas relating to employee policies and agreements, unlawful discrimination and harassment (Title VII,...
Jeffery A. Balls is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Jeffery A., 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 Jeffery A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
James L. Ahlstrom is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Litigation - Real Estate. James L., 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 James L. 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.
Clayton H. Preece is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Clayton H., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Clayton H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Max E. Chaffetz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Max E., 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 Max E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Richard Snow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Richard, 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 Richard 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.
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...
Rachel Witcher is a litigator with over a decade of experience representing financial institutions such as national banks, consumer mortgage lenders, commercial hard money lenders, loan servicers, credit unions, and foreclosure trustees in state and federal court. Rachel regularly defends litigation arising under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), and other st...
Claire is a member of the firm’s litigation practice group. In 2020 she earned her J.D., from S.J. Quinney College of Law graduating with High Honors. While in law school Ms. McGuire had the honor of representing the University as a member of the national moot court team and was recognized as one of the best oralists in the region. Her peers also elected her to represent the law school as a Senator in University wide student government. In 2014 Ms. McGuire received her B.S. with honors ...
Michael A. Stevens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Michael A., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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