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Utah attorney Clinton R. Brimhall has helped clients wade through and evade legal difficulties since 2014. He works for and with his clients to achieve the best possible outcome. He cheerfully discusses available options and responds to questions or concerns. With a pragmatic eye, he is as likely to advise bringing the matter before the court as he is to advise an alternate solution or even the cutting of losses. He recognizes that some outcomes are worth fighting for and that other outcomes are worth less than peace of mind and avoiding the emotional turmoil that can come with litigation. Humor and an understanding ear are available when appropriate.. Clinton has experience helping clients plan, file, build, and litigate their cases. In situations where the trial court ruled against the client, he has helped client with appeal options, even when Christensen Law was not brought in until after trial. Where the other side claimed the trial court erred, Clinton has successfully defended against the appeal. Clinton has also helped clients settle their cases and avoid trial entirely. He routinely advises clients that such settlements can be better than a trial ruling. On the other hand, he is not afraid to point out where a proposed settlement is bad or could lead to future problems.. Clinton has experience with and can assist with a variety of legal matters. In the realm of family law, he helps with divorces, annulments, child custody, child support, custody modification, child support modification, stepparent adoption, protective orders, and other similar or related matters. For juvenile matters, Clinton can assist with child protective orders, custody, child support, parental rights, and DCFS appeals, among others. In the more general civil arena, Clinton has experience with stalking injunctions, contract disputes, property disputes, wrongful liens, nuisance, and other civil matters. In probate, Clinton can assist with guardianships, conservatorships, basic estate planning, and other similar concerns.. As for qualifications and background, Clinton graduated magna cum laude from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU. While at BYU, Clinton served as an executive editor on the law review and took classes geared toward teaching attorneys how to help domestic violence victims. In his spare time, Clinton enjoys cooking experiments and writing.. Clinton is licensed to practice law in all state and federal Utah courts. Additionally, Clinton is admitted to the bars of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.

So, a little about me.  I know choosing an attorney is tough, and hopefully this information helps you. I founded LJ Law (formerly associated with Just Law) in 2010  because I saw a need for a different type of law firm.  One that wasn't focused on a make money at all costs mentality.  One that didn't leave scorched earth in the wake of a family law case.  We started a firm where we focus on the family and we try to be settlement-oriented, but still tough when we need to be.  Our flat fee approach ensures that the focus stays on achieving the best outcome using client's resources to their maximum potential.. I have been practicing in the area of divorce and family law for over 20 years.. Prior to starting LJ  Law (formely associated with Just Law), I worked for the Office of Guardian ad Litem representing abused and neglected children, I have continued this work by acting as a Private Guardian ad Litem in cases. My degree in Psychology and training and experience with complex assets, mediation, child development, alienation, abuse and neglect, trauma, domestic violence and personality disorders, makes me uniquely qualified to handle complex cases in a way that keeps client’s and children’s mental health at the forefront.. EDUCATION & TRAINING2004 Juris Doctorate, Brigham Young University School of Law2000 Bachelor of Science, Political Science, Summa Cum Laude, University of Utah2000 Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, University of Utah2007 Basic Mediation Training, Utah State Courts2009 Advanced Domestic Mediation Training, Center for Advanced Mediation Studies2012 Collaborative Law Training, International Association of Collaborative Professionals.. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSUtah State Bar Association, Member in Good StandingUtah State Bar Family Law Section, MemberUtah State Bar, Dispute Resolution SectionAssociation of Collaborative Professionals of UtahInternational Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsAssociation of Family and Conciliation CourtsUtah State Bar LGBT and Allied Lawyers. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION“10” Expertise Rating on AvvoExpertise, Best Family Lawyers in Salt Lake CityLead Counsel Rating in Family LawAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys 10 Best for Client SatisfactionThomson Reuters Super LawyerElite Lawyer AwardPro Bono Honor Roll, Utah State Bar Association. ELECTED POSITIONS. Associtaion of Family and Conciliation Courts, Utah Chapter: Vice- President 2023-2025. Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Utah Chapter: Secretary 2019-2023. Utah Association of Conciliation Courts, Secretary 2017. Association of Collaborative Professionals of Utah, President, 2019. Association of Collaborative Professionals of Utah, President-Elect, 2018. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTSPresenter, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Annual Training and Conference. Private Guardian ad Litem Training & Family Law 101, November, 2021Presenter, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Annual Training and Conference. Advertising and Marketing Ethics for Attorneys and Mental Health Professionals, February, 2020Presenter, Utah Family Law Section Continuing Legal Educations Series, The Future of Collaborative Law in Utah, January 2015Presenter, Utah CASA Conference, Education Advocacy for Court Appointed Special Advocates, October 2012. PRO BONO ACTIVITIESUtah State Office of Guardian ad Litem, Pro bono attorneyFamily Law Clinics hosted by the Legal Aid Society of Utah and the U of U Pro Bono Initiative, Volunteer.Tuesday Night Bar Volunteer clinic hosted by the Utah State BarFounder and Board Member of non-profit Wasatch Kids Camps Summer CampsUtah Arbor Day Foundation Volunteer. PERSONALLaura was born and raised in South Jordan and still enjoys a close relationship with her parents and brothers and sisters who all live nearby. Laura was raised in the LDS religion. but is not currently practicing. Laura loves to travel and has spent time living in Portland, Boston, California, Honolulu, Budapest and Mexico. Laura has personal experience as a step-parent and with divorce. She is currently a single mom and lives in daybreak with her children, her Yorkie/Bichon Frise dog, Lexi, her two cats, Miso & Cedar and rabbit, Meadow.  She has recently gotten back into rock climbing, dancing and mountain biking.  Some of Laura’s favorite places in the world that she has traveled to or lived at include: Maui, Kauai, Rome, Venice, Budapest, Yachats, OR, Arcata, CA and St. George, UT. Laura enjoys canyoneering, coffee, rock climbing, swing dancing, mountain biking, pottery, skiing, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, roller coasters, summer travel camps with large groups of kids, Thai food, road trips, Sunday pot roast dinners, Rook card games, big trees, her backyard creek and yoga.

Sarah Giacovelli has been practicing law since 2000. A graduate of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon and the University of Utah, Sarah has concentrated her legal career in the areas of domestic matters, juvenile court, and criminal proceedings.. Early in her career, Sarah worked for Utah Legal Services handling Protective Order proceedings and family law cases. Sarah then spent time in the City’s of South Salt Lake and Salt Lake as a criminal prosecutor. Sarah worked on various cases dealing with drugs, DUI’s and domestic violence. Sarah learned negotiation techniques and developed litigation experience by taking many cases to jury trial.. She left the city prosecutor’s office in 2005 and joined the law firm of Lokken & Associates. This firm administered the parental defense contract for Salt Lake County. While with this office, Sarah practiced in the juvenile court representing parents who were going through abuse/neglect/and dependency cases with the Division of Child and Family Services and the Attorney General’s Office. She became familiar with the various agencies and services available to individuals in challenging situations.. After working for Lokken & Associates, Sarah moved to the law firm formerly known as Corporon & Williams. Her practice continued to focus on criminal matters and family matters. Sarah opened her own office in 2011 and has continued to grow her practice while focusing on client relations and case management. She and her office pride themselves on being effective negotiators and litigators while keeping costs in mind and efficient case resolution. Sarah was listed in Utah Business Magazine as one of Utah’s Top Lawyers in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2014.. Sarah is the mother of three children and enjoys long walks on the beach and a good diet coke.

Sally McMinimee has practiced law in Utah for over twenty-seven years with a focus on commercial and family law. While in law school she began clerking for Prince, Yeates & Geldzahler and joined the firm after graduation. She currently serves as counsel to a receiver in a large federal receivership.

Outside the courtroom and the office, I like getting involved with community activism, local politics, and volunteer work. I love art, independent music and films, American and British history, and spending time with my friends and family.

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Nicholas Gottwald is an Associate Attorney at Nelson, Taylor & Associates. He specializes in family law, divorce and custody disputes, contract issues, estate planning, criminal defense, and traffic violations.. Mr. Gottwald was born and raised in Salt Lake City and graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University. He worked at the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship Immigration Services, in Washington D.C., as an intern while earning his undergraduate degree, and was inspired to attend law school after observing the importance of law first hand. Mr. Gottwald returned to Utah in 2010 and began attending the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, and began working as a Law Clerk with Nelson, Taylor & Associates in 2011. He was admitted to practice law in the state of Utah, in October 2013.. Mr. Gottwald enjoys working with people and helping them through some of the most difficult times of their lives, which is reflected in his many positive online reviews and his Top Pro awards from for 2016, 2017, and 2018. He is adept at finding legal solutions by maximizing the protection afforded by Utah statutory and case law. He finds great satisfaction in vigorously representing his client’s interest, whether they be the custody and care of their children or the division of assets.

Ms. Telfer focuses her practice on representing individuals and commercial clients in all aspects of family law matters, estate planning, and business and commercial law including entity formation, business planning, and general business and commercial transactions. Her experience in the legal and corporate sectors provides her a unique perspective to assist clients in determining the appropriate level of legal protections they and their businesses need.

Mr. Hamady works with JLJ Law Group PLLC, a Utah-based law firm that specializes in immigration, criminal, and family law.. Mr. Hamady’s practice focuses on family law. In his practice, he has assisted a broad range of clients, from individuals seeking divorce to individuals or families seeking adoption, and many legal issues in between.. Mr. Hamady understands that legal issues, especially those related to family, can cause significant stress for clients and understands the importance of having an attorney who maintains communication and addresses concerns in a compassionate, professional, effective, and timely manner.. Many of his clients can attest to the quality of his work and the outcomes he pursues on his client’s behalf.. Before practicing law, Mr. Hamady externed with the Utah Court of Appeals, interned for the Rocky Mountain Innocence Project, served as a Teacher’s Assistant for the Legal Writing Program at S.J. Quinney College of Law, and served as a BioLaw Fellow with the S.J. Quinney Center for Law and Biomedical Sciences. He also interned with Utah Legal Services’ Native American Law Program, interned with the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah, staffed the S.J. Quinney Mobile Home Park Helpline, served as the Public Affairs and Special Events Officer for the S.J. Quinney International Law Society, and served as the Executive Vice President of the Social Justice Student Initiative.. Before attending law school at the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, Mr. Hamady lived in California and Beirut, Lebanon. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics (Minor in Political Science) from the University of California, Irvine, was selected for the Washington DC Internship Program, and interned with the United States House of Representatives.. Justin is also active in the community and currently serves as a volunteer attorney for Pro Se family law hearings in Salt Lake and Utah County. In addition, he serves as a volunteer every summer for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp where he creates and conducts a seminar on social justice for more than 250 youth.

Mark graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 2004. After earning magna cum laude honors from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2008, Mark spent two years clerking for three state court judges in Provo. Seeing every case from the judge’s point of view helped Mark gain a perspective he would not otherwise have had, learning, for example, just how much judges appreciate a respectful demeanor and being candid with the Court. Mark also worked for more than ten years focusing extensively on fathers' rights. He now uses that experience to help both his male and female clients, knowing what works best from both sides as they navigate through the court system. Mark has successfully argued cases throughout Utah, in both district and juvenile court.. Mark is skilled at dealing with all aspects of family law, including helping clients obtain modifications, enforce court orders, and achieve fair custody and support awards. Going through a painful divorce or a custody battle can be one of the most difficult times in someone’s life, and Mark is there to help every step of the way. He understands that some cases call for a resolution through mediation, and others require court intervention, and he helps his clients make the best decisions possible for their case. Throughout the process, Mark strives to be available to answer any questions about his clients’ cases and to provide candid counsel. Mark puts his clients’ interests first.. Mark loves spending time with his wife and four boys. He enjoys basketball, golf, movies, and spending time outdoors, and is an avid Utah Jazz fan.

Lauren is AV rated by Martindale Hubble and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Lawyers. In 2013, the readers of the Catalyst magazine named Lauren one of Utah’s “Catalyst 100,” as a catalyst within our community. Also in 2013, the Community Foundation of Utah selected her as one of its “Enlightened 50” individuals who are “making a real difference in the lives of Utahns through innovation, collaboration and commitment to the common good.” Ms. Barros received the award of "Distinguished Family Law Practitioner" in 2005-2006 from the Utah State Bar and a "Most Fabulous Attorney" award from Q Salt Lake Magazine every year since 2007. She and her husband received Equality Utah's Allies Award in 2006. In 2004, Utah Business Magazine gave her the "Top 40 Under 40 Rising Stars" award. She is consistently listed in Utah Business Magazine's Family Law "Legal Elite" and in the American Trial Lawyers' Association "Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Utah.". In the Fall of 2009, Lauren co-founded the Rainbow Law Clinic, the first pro bono LGBT Law Clinic in Utah. She was also a Small Claims Court judge in the Third District Court (1998-2005), a member of the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team (1998-2003), and a member of the Board of the Friends of the Utah Avalanche Forecasters (2005-2007.). Lauren regularly presents on topics within Family Law and Assistive Reproductive Technology Law, in Utah and nationally.. Lauren enthusiastically enjoys cycling, skiing, and hiking around Utah's mountains with her friends and family.

Kaitlyn is a passionate advocate and works tirelessly to meet the goals of her clients, understanding that family law matters can be overwhelming and highly emotional. Kaitlyn brings a level head to the table and is cognizant of her client's time and resources. Kaitlyn enjoys working with her clients to find creative solutions that work for their unique set of circumstances and family. When Kaitlyn is out of the office, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her husband and two children.

Jennifer Percy has been practicing family law for over a decade. Jennifer was raised in Idaho and completed her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Psychology at Boise State University, and spent a year studying abroad in France. Jennifer attended Gonzaga School of Law in Washington where she received her law degree. During law school Jennifer was an editor of the Gonzaga Law Review, member of the Moot Court Honor Counsel, president of the Women’s Law Caucus, and worked for the Spokane City Prosecutor’s Office.. After graduating from law school in 2011, Jennifer came to Utah to start her career as a family law attorney. She is passionate about helping families through challenging times. Jennifer’s background in psychology makes her uniquely skilled in working with high conflict dynamics, personality disorders and with other difficult family law situations. She is a skilled negotiator and often helps clients resolve their cases through mediation or settlement negotiations. Jennifer is also an experienced litigator and zealous advocate for her clients in the courtroom. Jennifer has experience in most Utah Court Districts but living in Heber, she has a particular love for the Heber and Park City Judge and Courthouses.. Jennifer is an avid reader and also enjoys cooking, skiing, yoga, camping, and spending time with her family, including her Weimaraner dog, Sapphire, and her cat, Titan.

Jennifer Bogart was born and grew up in the mid-west for the most part. She also lived in Sierra Leone and New Zealand as a pre-teen and early teen. After a career as a performing violinist, which encompassed two orchestras, three continents and many students along the way, she realized that she needed to go from a non-verbal career to a verbal one. She chose law. She now practices law and plays in a Celtic/Folk rock band called Ramblewood. Jennifer has had articles published in the Journal of Land, Real Estate, and Law, and more recently in the Utah Association for Justice Quarterly. She was President of the Women’s Law Caucus at S.J. Quinney College of Law from where she graduated in 2009 and is currently a member of the Women’s Law Group at the Utah State Bar. Her focus is in the areas of Family Law, Worker’s Compensation, Social Security Disability, Employment law, and additionally she provides unbundled services for those who just need advice or a helping hand with representing themselves. She also attends the Street Law Clinic at Horizonte once a month to advise people on their legal matter. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys reading, hanging out with her children, playing in her band, and listening to all kinds of music.

In my practice I care about my clients and help them through the difficult time of divorce.  My practice is full service, ranging from first time divorce, to modifications, prenuptial agreements, and issues regarding child custody.  I am also familiar with employment law, specializing in highly compensated individuals.

If I have learned one thing since I began my legal career over 20 years ago, it is that people seek personalized solutions for their families.  Whether helping resolve a complex family law matter or putting together an estate plan to create a more certain future, I help my clients achieve their goals and honor their values.  As a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, I am recognized as one of the best family lawyers in the nation.  Let me put my experience to work for you and your family.. Experience Matters. Family law has been the central part of my practice since day one and along the way, I have figured out what works and what does not.  With every step taken toward the courthouse, options become more limited.  I prefer to use mediation and collaborative law to address even the most complex family law matters because this allows me to find a creative solution for my clients.  Sometimes going to court is necessary and as an experienced litigator, I take a firm yet compassionate approach because judges hate theatrics and family relationships will long outlast litigation.. In addition to divorce and separation matters, I also assist clients with drafting and reviewing premarital agreements and cohabitation agreements.. Planning a Secure Future. A few years ago I added estate planning to my practice because I discovered that very few people have an estate plan but everyone needs one.  Perhaps it's because no one likes to think about death, the possibility of a serious, debilitating illness, or leaving loved ones behind is why many people put off estate planning.  I offer common sense solutions tailored to client's needs and, most importantly, peace of mind once the estate plan is in order.  Unlike some attorneys who only draft documents and leave you to figure out the rest, I walk you through every step of the planning process.  I assist clients with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives.  All of my estate planning work is performed on a fixed fee basis.  No more excuses!. Our firm's main office is in downtown Salt Lake City and we have a branch office in Park City where I also meet with clients upon request.

I served as a Small Claims Judge Pro Tempore from 2012 to 2018. I performed this service 2-3 times per month in the Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County Justice Courts. I have practiced in the areas of family law, Hague Convention child abduction cases, criminal defense, tax controversies, and bankruptcy during the course of my career. I have tried hundreds of cases to verdict, and am a very experienced trial and appellate lawyer.. I keep abreast of changes in the law by attending continuing legal education courses inall four areas of law on a regular basis. I have appeared before judges and hearing commissioners throughout the State of Utah since 1999. I became licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia in 1991, and practiced law there for six years.  I was a member of the Virginia State Bar from 1997-2010.  I am also a member of the American Bar Association's Family Law and International Law Sections.. Regarding family law, I have been a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts for several years. This organization consists of clinical psychologists and family law attorneys and meets annually several times to discuss the best practice to deal with family law issues. I have attended several of their continuing legal education courses and regularly review their quarterly publications. I have represented scores of clients with family law matters in Utah since 1999. I have served as a private guardian ad litem in Utah. I also served as a private guardian ad litem in Washington, DC, for approximately six years.. Regarding Hague Convention child abduction cases, I have represented clients in both State and federal court on this kind of case.  The cases move quickly, and if there is a valid defense, a party can schedule a trial also very quickly.  I have found that because State court judges have more experience in child custody matters generally, the State Court is a better forum to bring these kinds of cases.  A knowledge of international law is not needed when the case is filed in the United States.. Regrading criminal law, I was appointed counsel through the federal Criminal Justice Act in Washington, DC for approximately six years, and then in Utah for approximately five years. I have represented criminal defendants in serious cases like murder, armed carjacking, distribution of controlled substances, and sexual molestation of a minor – as well as various kinds of misdemeanor charges. I have represented a client on Utah’s death row, have argued his State habeas case before the Utah Supreme Court, and petitioned for the issuance of a writ of certiorari with the United States Supreme Court on his case.. I have also argued several appellate cases before various appellate courts, i.e., the Utah Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, and the United States Tenth Circuit. I have approximately 20 published appellate opinioins, have petitioned the United States Supreme Court for the issuance of a writ of certiorari seven times, and have argued before the U.S. Tenth Circuit in Denver six times.. Regarding tax law, I worked for the IRS for approximately ten years either as a Revenue Officer, a Congressional Liaison, or as an Assistant District Counsel. I have reviewed several offers in compromise, reviewed IRS audits, and represented IRS before the US Tax Court. As a revenue officer, I was assigned scores of collection cases, and became intimately aware of the collection process – including how offers and compromises are prepared and accepted.. I believe that being well versed in these areas of law makes me a more effective advocate, counselor, and negotiator for my clients. Frequently issues arise in one are of law which involve other areas of law.. I offer a thirty minute free consultation. Please give me a call to discuss your case. I work in the Wells Fargo Building downtown and have free parking validation. Thanks.

I have been practicing law since 1993, in pratically all areas from divorce and paternity, modifications, criminal defense, personal injury, probate, general civil litigation, and the llke.  As a young  lawyer, I started out taking any case that would get me in front of a jury.  I knew I wanted to be a trial lawyer.  I wanted to be comfortable in the court room.  So, I tried all manner of criminal cases, civil contract cases, and personal injury cases.  I started my law practice in Maine.  After 10 years, I had twin daughters and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah.  Since that time, my practice has focused on divorce, paternity and family law, and some criminal and civil law.  I now have a son as well.  My husband and I live with our three children and three dogs in Park City, Utah. We love to ski, hike, play baseball, softball, soccer, and any other sport that involves the outdoors.  I have my own practice now, having practiced in small firms to large firms over the years.  I find my joy in my family, and in helping my clients through some of the worst times of their life.  The best part is the fact that they move through a process,  and hopfully, at the end, continue to move forward in a more positive way.  I have watched a spouse, mother or father, collapesed by divorce or separation, find love again, connect with their children again, and find their own joy again.  I am grateful for those clients that stay in touch with me so I can share in their happiness.

I am attorney and co-director of Open Legal Services, a nonprofit law firm. I finished law school with the intention of helping people like me; people of modest means and without a lot of options for legal representation. I am passionate about serving those who really have no other options: those in the middle, who are working hard but can be easily crippled by a legal setback. When no such job existed, I started OLS, Utah's first and only nonprofit modest means law firm, with Daniel Spencer in the hopes of serving that group and also building a life for myself and my family. So far, it's working! It's sustainable, growing rapidly, and helping so many people. Plus, it's shaking things up and that is something I always try to do.

I am an attorney and mediator based in Salt Lake City. My practice focuses on western water law and policy issues in Utah and other parts of the West. As Of Counsel with Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC, I also work with a number of other well-respected attorneys who collectively provide a full range of legal services. Prior to joining Smith Hartvigsen, I served as the Assistant Director and General Counsel for the Western States Water Council, where I represented and advised state engineers and other water managers from Utah and 17 other western states on various water and policy issues, such as water infrastructure, Clean Water Act developments, water rights, general stream adjudications, water reuse, and legislative and regulatory developments, among other issues.

I am a trial attorney.  I joined Henriksen & Henriksen in 2006, becoming a third generation Henriksen trial attorney at the firm. I routinely handle serious injury and death cases.  I have helped clients recover millions of dollars in compensation for their injuries.  I am not a billboard attorney.  I devote my personal attention to each client; my staff does the same.  I am a member of the American Association for Justice, which is a national organization of trial attorneys.  I am very involved in the Association, serving on several committees.  I also serve on the Board of Governors for the Utah Association for Justice. My experience allows me to routinely handle cases, big and small, in all of the courts throughout Utah. I have also successfully briefed and argued cases in front of the Utah Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.  As an advocate, when you retain me as your attorney, you can count on my dedication and personal attention to your case, whether big or small.  I have been recognized as an AV Preeminent - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell and as a Mountain States Super Lawyers "Rising Star.". Admitted:. Utah Supreme CourtUnited States District Court for District of UtahUnited States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. Recognition:. Mountain States Super Lawyer, Rising Star, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018AV Preeminent - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell. Education:. William S. Boyd School of Law (J.D., cum laude)Nevada Law JournalNational Finalist, 3rd Place, American Bar Association Negotiation CompetitionMoot Court, Jessup International Moot Court Competition, Instructor, Family Law, Clark County Legal ServicesUniversity of Utah (B.A. Political Science, Russian Minor). Professional Associations:. Utah State BarUtah Association for JusticeAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Association for Justice: Board of Governors, New Lawyers Division; Membership Oversight Committee;. Personal:. Rob enjoys spending time with his wife Danielle and keeping up with his four sons and daughter.. Language:. Russian

I am a JD/MPA with distinguished legal and management experiences in the private and public sectors. My expertise in labor and employment law, labor-managment relations, collective bargaining, general civil litigation, bankruptcy, family law, human resources, employee relations, and management enable me to successfully navigate a case's complexities to ensure that my clients' needs are met. Further, I am naturally talented in building relationships and working with people. I connect with others in ways that inspire change and results. As a volunteer, I once helped an organization save $10,000 to $15,000 a month by simply taking the time to build personal relationships with the people the organization depended on for its services. Many of the techniques I helped develop and implement at that organization are still in place today and have even been adopted by similar organizations around the world.As an innovative negotiator and problem-solver, I am able to find solutions to even the most complex challenges. On my very first day working as an attorney at a Utah law office, I negotiated a settlement in a highly contested civil litigation matter without the help of the lead attorney. I have since negotiated or mediated dozens of settlements in myriad situations and organizations.

I am a diligent and zealous advocate for my clients.  I handle simple and complicated divorces with custody  issues, contested and uncontested,  step parent adoptions, contested and uncontested guardianships for minors and for adults.  I care about my clients' needs and try to return their calls the same day within a few hours.  I am also an animal lover, I have 3 dogs, two of them are rescues.

Elly is a skilled attorney who specializes in divorce and criminal law. Spending the majority of her career in the courtroom, Elly understands how to effectively advocate for her clients who find themselves in the toughest of situations. Elly has successfully guided clients through trials and difficult hearings in front of judges and commissioners, and has expertly negotiated cases through hundreds of hours of mediation.. Before joining Intermountain Legal, Elly’s practice focused on divorce and custody cases, specifically taking on difficult cases where clients had complex financial or custody and parent-time issues. She is known for being a tough and creative negotiator and routinely gets outstanding and better-than-expected results for her clients.. Elly also has an extensive background in the criminal law arena. As a former Specialized Prosecutor for the Nevada Attorney General’s Office and Salt Lake County Deputy District Attorney, Elly handled all levels of cases from DUI’s to special victims, domestic violence, and sexual assault cases. With this background she transitioned to the private sector to bring her unique experience to help clients who have the odds stacked against them navigate criminal cases to obtain a fair outcome.

Brandee practices personal injury, divorce and custody, insurance defense, and general civil litigation. She is licensed to practice in Utah, in both state and federal courts.. Prior to joining Lewis Hansen, Brandee founded Lynch Firm PLLC, and also co-founded Bentley Briggs & Lynch PPLC located in Ogden, Utah. While there, she successfully represented various clients navigate the difficulties inherent in an auto accident, work accident, work discrimination, and custody and divorce disputes.  Prior to founding those firms, Brandee practiced in insurance defense and general litigation including, personal injury, construction defect, premises liability, employment law, medical malpractice, and workers compensation with Allen, Shepherd, Lewis, Syra & Chapman, P.A., located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.. Brandee received her J.D. from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. While in law school, Brandee served as an active member of the Moot Court team, excelled in trial and appellate competitions, and clerked in the public and private legal sectors for the United States Navy JAG, the Utah Attorney General’s Office, the Third District Judicial Court, and Kipp & Christian, P.C., in Salt Lake City, Utah.. When she is not working, Brandee enjoys indoor and outdoor soccer, cross training, reading, coaching youth soccer, and cooking. She has two boys and currently resides in Fruit Heights, Utah.