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Sean A. Monson is of counsel in the law firm of Bennett Tueller Johnson & Deere. His practice emphasis is real estate and title insurance. He has been lead counsel representing several businesses and individuals in real property transactions and litigation matters involving boundary, ownership and priority of interest disputes. His practice also includes employment counseling and litigation. He has represented several large and small Utah businesses in litigation matters involving claims of wrongful termination, Title VII, ADA, employment-related state law torts, covenants not to compete and labor disputes.. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Monson was an associate at the Salt Lake City law firm of Parsons, Behle & Latimer and a partner with the Salt Lake City law firm of Manning Curtis Bradshaw & Bednar LLC.

Ryan is a partner in the firm’s litigation department where he has focused on construction law for over 20 years. Ryan is a trusted adviser and advocate for developers, contractors, suppliers and design professionals in commercial, residential and industrial construction. Ryan’s construction law experience allows him to expertly counsel with construction professionals as they navigate the situations unique to the industry. Ryan has repeatedly been voted by his peers as one of Utah’s “Legal Elite” in construction law, as reported in Utah Business magazine. He has also been recognized as one of the top-rated construction lawyers in the Mountain States Super Lawyers, an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys who are chosen after thorough evaluation of numerous criteria.

Practicing adoption law is a dream come true for me.  As an infant I was adopted by incredible parents.  I am so grateful to my birth mother who made the decision to place me for adoption.  Because of my own experience I am really passionate about this area of law and I feel like I bring something to it that no other attorney can wor will.  I am so passiionate in fact that I offer something very unique for all of the my adoptive families.  I believe in the power of stories and the important role stories can play in building an identity for your newly adopted child.  As an adoptee, I cherish the stories my adopted parents told me about my adoption and how they felt when they first held me.  These are the stories that your child will want to hold onto and cherish.  So for all of my family clients, I offer a free video and photogrpahy session that allows each family to memorialize their adoption story and tell their child how much they love them.  This isn't just any old photo or video session.  Not only am I a great attorney but I am an award winning published photographer.  So the quality of the images and video will be awesome!  For me, adoption isn't just about getting the right paperwork filed, (still important!).  It is about so much more.  So give me a call and start your family's story with me!

Paul Durham was named Salt Lake City “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Real Estate for 2014 by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Durham began practicing law in 1980 and founded Durham Jones & Pinegar in 1991. He has helped grow the firm from two lawyers in 1991 to more than 90 lawyers today. Mr. Durham is recognized nationally as a leading attorney in the areas of real estate law, corporate law and litigation. Mr. Durham is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating awarded to attorneys for professional competence and ethics.

Mr. Reutzel, a partner in the firm, represents clients in complex civil litigation, including securities, real estate, construction, partnership, trademark, and trade secret litigation.. In recent years, Mr. Reutzel has successfully prosecuted securities related claims, involving public companies, resulting in favorable judgments totaling several million dollars. Mr. Reutzel is also experienced in defending securities fraud claims, and has reached favorable results on securities fraud and related claims in state and federal courts from California to Utah to Florida.. In addition to his securities litigation practice, a significant portion of Mr. Reutzel’s practice involves real property and construction issues.  He has a proven record of successfully litigating construction and real estate disputes, including disputes involving real property transactions, local municipalities, construction defects, payment bonds, and mechanic’s liens.  Mr. Reutzel also regularly advises real estate developers and contractors on entitlement, finance, and development issues and transactions.  As a result of Mr. Reutzel’s success, he has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star.

Mr. Rawson assists companies with financings, recapitalizations, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other business transactions and agreements.  In addition, he assists early stage companies with formation, structure, strategic relationships, venture capital financings, and other financings.

Mr. Donaldson’s practice is concentrated in a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including representing clients in state and federal courts, mediation and arbitration, and all levels of appeals. He has experience representing clients in technology, construction, real property, class action, securities, corporate, employment, healthcare, insurance, franchising, intellectual property, and a wide variety of contract matters. Mr. Donaldson regularly collaborates with attorneys in diverse practice areas to deliver comprehensive quality legal services to Firm clients.

Melinda Hill is an associate in Durham Jones & Pinegar’s Salt Lake City office. Her litigation practice focuses primarily on the areas of contract disputes, collections, municipal law, employment, and real property law.  She is also involved in the Real Estate Section of the firm, working mainly with lending and development.

Lynda Cook has over 30 years of experience as a real estate attorney. She handles a wide variety of transactional and real estate matters with an emphasis on commercial and real estateloan documentation and negotiation primarily representinginstitutional lenders. Her work in this area includes complexland development, construction and permanent financing aswell as loan restructuring and modifications.. Lynda also handles commercial real estate purchase and saletransactions, as well as associated due diligence reviews. shehas prepared and negotiated commercial leases (representinglandlord or tenant interests) for all kinds of projects includingretail, resort and office developments.

Lonn has been a lawyer with Sorensen Litchfield (formerly Hawkins & Sorensen) since 2004. Prior to joining the firm, Lonn worked for Atkin & Hawkins, a complex civil litigation firm that later became Atkin & Shields. Lonn has a solid background in science and worked his way through college as an environmental chemist for a large mining company. He was chief deputy Auditor of Salt Lake County from 2011-2015.. Lonn earned his B.S. from the University of Utah in geography with a minor in mathematics. He earned his law degree, cum laude, from Brigham Young University in 1997. Lonn then earned a master of laws degree with merit from the London School of Economics and Political Science in international business law.. Lonn has been a member of the Utah State Bar since 1997. He is also licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Lonn is a member of the International Law Section of the Utah State Bar and was its chair in 2005-06.. Lonn has had many opportunities to help clients with situations that are unusual and complex, including bankruptcy disputes, brain injuries, breach of contract, business relationship liability, business torts, class actions, construction disputes, contested adoptions, dead bodies, debt collection, divorce and custody, fraud, guardianship and conservatorship, international and interstate disputes, judicial conduct, motor vehicle collisions, patent infringement, probate disputes, professional and fiduciary liability, real property, securities fraud, and trademark infringement, wrongful death.. Lonn started his legal career researching real estate titles for two dozen title companies and lawyers. Lonn identifies title problems and solves them by drafting custom legal documents, filing a probate, a quiet title action, or using other court processes.. Lonn helps clients pass property from one generation to the next. Because of Lonn’s vast experience, his real estate title experience, and the relationships he has cultivated, Lonn can process uncontested probates and trusts quickly, effectively, and inexpensively. He also litigates disputes that develop in these areas.. Lonn loves children and enjoys using his legal skills to build families. He has done hundreds of adoption finalization hearings and hundreds more petitions regarding parental rights. Some of these adoptions are contested and require litigation, but so far none of Lonn’s clients have been stopped from finalizing.. The core of Lonn’s practice is his dedication to excellent legal writing and drafting. Lonn’s knows there are many ways to write a legal document—and there is a best way. Lonn’s constant quest is to find the best way to draft each document.. Lonn is married and has three children, one with dark hair, one with blonde hair, and one with red hair. They enjoy living in the Avenues of Salt Lake City and traveling the world together.

Joe is the ninth of twelve children, so he had to learn early how to work with others and solve problems. He studied art at the university before going on to law school.. In his law practice, Joe advises and represents clients in debt collection, contract, business, real estate, and employment issues. Joe has worked for various federal and state judges throughout Utah and Idaho, where he gained experience and skill necessary to resolve matters through litigation when necessary.. He is also fluent in Spanish.. In his free time, Joe enjoys running, biking, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors with his family. He is the father of four.

In his spare time, Sam enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.  They all enjoy boating, moutain biking, skiing, and traveling.  Sam also volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America, and the Everest and Troop Community Foundations.

I started Common Law after leaving a large Salt Lake firm. My goal is to provide effective and efficient expertise in the resolution of tax and financial disputes. I have done my job when I have reduced the stress of dealing with the government and the legal system, and I have helped you find a resolution that works for you.. I’ve been practicing law for over twenty years. I have litigated numerous cases at city, county, and state tax agencies, at all of the IRS administrative levels, and at the trial court level in both the state and federal courts of Utah, courts in other states, and the United States Tax Court.. I also have substantial appellate court experience, including before the Utah Court of Appeals, the Utah Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the United States Tax Court.. Although my emphasis is tax, I have litigated cases in numerous commercial areas of law, including real estate disputes, insurance coverage disputes, corporate and contract disputes, and financial transaction disputes.. I am admitted to practice before all Utah State Courts, the U.S. District Court for Utah, the U.S. Tax Court, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. I earned an LLM in Tax from Georgetown University and my law degree from the University of Utah. I have been recognized in 2017-2021 as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the area of Commercial Litigation and Tax Law by Best Lawyers.. In my free time, I’m a telemark skier, a trail runner, and a dad with two kids and a Siamese cat.

I specialize in real estate transactions, development and financing, commercial leases, landlord and tenant, guarantees (collection and defense) eviction, foreclosure, defense of challenges to trust deed foreclosures, wrongful liens, condominium and time share, real property title issues, commercial transactions, appeals and alternative dispute resolution. I have been Chairman of the Real Estate Section of the Utah State Bar, Chairman of the Environmental Control Committee, and served as a Bar Examiner for the Utah State Bar.. My real estate practice has included representing landlords, developers, and negotiating leases with Albertson’s, Inc., Wendy’s, Big 5 Sports, and others. I have represented lenders and borrowers.

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 shareholder in Fabian VanCott, where my main areas of practice are real estate development and related litigation. I have been involved in both residential and commercial real estate developments and transactions since 1985. I have authored numerous real estate related articles, and I am the recipient of the 2005 Distinguished Real Property Practitioner of the Year. I am the past-chair of both the Real Property and Business Law Sections of the Utah State Bar, and I was a Bar Commissioner for the Utah State Bar from 2004 - 2010. My real estate experience includes over a decade of service on the Sandy City Planning Commission, development of shopping malls, resort condominiums, water companies, financing on large scale residential developments in several counties and a hospital. My litigation experience runs from neighbor property-line disputes to $1,800,000,000 litigation in development, title and real estate law.I served on the Utah Supreme Court’s Judicial Council from 2006-2009, and served on a number of other Supreme Court committees. I authored the original Small Claims Judge’s Bench Book, and I have taught the Small Claims and Justice Court’s Judges School since 2000. For over a decade I was Co-Chair of the Bar’s Governmental Relations Committee and have served on that committee from 1997-2013. I am a registered lobbyist, and I have lobbied on behalf of the Bar and the COurts, as well as for a number of local and national companies and associations.

Gretta C. Spendlove serves as the Chair of the Durham Jones & Pinegar's Real Estate Section. Her practice focuses on real estate, corporate law, and business transactions. Her experience includes representation of buyers and sellers in purchasing, selling, leasing, and developing real estate; creating legal entities such as joint ventures, corporations, and limited liability companies; in buying and selling businesses; and handling intellectual property issues such as trademarks and copyrights.

Currently represent the Utah Department of Transportation in eminent domain litigation and related property acquisition matters (April 2005 to present).. State Agency Counsel Division (July 2000 to October 2013). Supervised Agency & Public Laws Section from April 2005 to June 2006 (four lawyers and one paralegal). Served as lead counsel in Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement litigation from July 2005 through June 2006 ($32 million in dispute).. Advised and represented the following agencies from August 2000 through June 2006: Utah Department of Transportation (outdoor advertising and passenger ropeway safety matters); State Records Committee; Department of Administrative Services, Divisions of Archives, Finance, Fleet Operations and Administrative Rules; Department of Technology Services; Chief Information Officer’s Office, State Treasurer (unclaimed property matters); Department of Workforce Services; Utah National Guard (until June 2005); Lieutenant Governor’s Office (local government election matters) and various other agencies that needed legal advice on computer and technology issues. Participated on the Civil Review Committee to screen and manage citizen complaints regarding allegations of government corruption.. Criminal Division, Prosecution Council (July 1995 - July 2000). Wrote, negotiated and managed statewide contract to purchase and distribute case management software to public attorneys throughout the state of Utah. Supervised two technicians and managed federal criminal history and Violence Against Women Act grants totaling approximately $330,000. Represented the Governor in extradition litigation. Prosecuted a few methamphetamine cases.

Brett W. Hastings is an attorney, former CPA (Idaho license), business man, entreprenuer, and family man who brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his practice of law.  Outside of law, Mr. Hastings has extensive experience as a commercial real estate developer, manufacturer, and restauranteur.  Mr. Hastings has been a founding member of numerous companies that have employed hundreds of people.  Mr. Hastings specializes in real estate law, estate planning, probate, and business law.

Areas of Practice: Real Estate and Land Use, Corporate and Business Law, Construction Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Commercial Litigation, Taxation

Areas of practice include general civil litigation, creditor’s rights, banking litigation, construction litigation, real estate litigation, real estate development, landlord tenant disputes, commercial litigation, environmental litigation, and municipal law.  Mr. Tracy has successfully litigated numerous cases in both state and federal court.

Areas of practice include general civil litigation, appellate litigation, condominium and association law, real estate litigation, construction litigation, commercial litigation, product liability litigation, patent, trademark litigation and trade secret litigation.