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I was born in the Territory of Alaska, grew up in Logan, Utah and graduated from Utah State University with degrees in economics and Spanish in 1978.  During high school I lived for a year in Quito Ecuador, and during college I served a two-year mission in Spain for the LDS Church.  After finishing law school in Washington, D.C. in December of 1980, I returned to Logan and engaged in private practice, mostly litigation, for five years, with mentorship and guidance from my father, David Daines, Sr.  From 1985 to 1997 I practiced in Houston, Texas in a variety of settings, engaged primarily in civil litigation.  I returned to Logan again in 1997 and have continued in private practice, civil litigation, but this time with a focus on serving clients in contested family law cases.

Erin received her Juris Doctor degree on May 13, 2011 from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, and passed the July 2011 Utah Bar Exam.. Erin first entered the legal field in April 2006, as a paralegal for the law firm of Bearnson & Peck, L.C. in Logan, Utah. Up until leaving the law firm in July 2008 to attend law school, Erin assisted each attorney of Bearnson & Peck in drafting estate planning and business documents. Erin returned to Bearnson & Peck as a Law Clerk between her second and third years of law school in 2010, and accepted a position as a law clerk with Bearnson & Caldwell, LLC when the firm opened its doors. Erin is now an Associate Attorney with Bearnson & Caldwell after receiving her license to practice law. She now practices in the areas of Worker's Compensation, Social Security Disability, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Criminal Defense, Landlord/Tenant Law, Business Entity Formation, Commercial Transactions, and Estate Planning.. During law school, Erin participated in several internships and clinics, including the following: the Pro Bono Initiative’s Guadalupe Legal Clinic; the Pro Bono Initiative’s Family Law Clinic; a Judicial Clinic with Judge Bruce Lubeck in the Third District Court of Utah, Silver Summit; a Civil Clinic with Guardian ad Litem in the Third Judicial District of Utah; and a year-long Prosecutor Clinic with the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office.. Erin obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Utah State University, with a minor in History, in addition to a Certificate in Law and Constitutional Studies. Erin received her Juris Doctor degree on May 13, 2011, passed the July 2011 Utah Bar Exam, and was sworn into the Utah Bar on October 31, 2011.. Erin was born in Coos Bay, Oregon and was raised in western Washington prior to joining the United States Marine Corps immediately after graduating high school. After completing her contract with the Marine Corps, Erin moved to Logan, Utah to attend Utah State University. Erin met her husband, Troy, in 2005, and they have remained in Logan where Troy was raised. In her free time, Erin enjoys camping, hunting, four wheeling, knitting, zumba, and spending time with her family and friends.

Duvanced Law mission is:To treat everyone with civility and respect.To litigate thoroughly in a well-prepared case.To negotiate with patience, creativity, and firmness.To empower our clients to make the best decisions by educating them with the legal and procedural issues of the case.To give legal advice based on the law and local practice.Edit

Laja is an experienced attorney having practiced law for over 20 years. She received her bachelor's degree from Scripps College in California and obtained her law degree from the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. She was a former prosecutor in the Arizona handling major crimes in the family violence unit. She has also served as a City Prosecutor in Colorado handling cases involving abused and neglected children. She has had a private practice in both Arizona and Colorado representing adults and juveniles in criminal, juvenile, civil and appellate matters. She is thrilled to have opened a practice here in Utah serving the residents of Park City and the surrounding areas. She brings knowledge, compassion and dedication to every case she handles.

I have been a practicing attorney in the Southern Utah area since 2003.  I have handled contested divorce matters ranging from few assets to multimillion dollar marital estates. My practice has also focused on representing clients in commercial litigation and probate matters.  I strive to provide my clients with a high level of competent and diligent representation.

I graduated from The William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas Nevada. While attending school, I was able to gain practical experience in different areas of law. I spent a semester working at the Clark County District Attorney's Office where I was able to help with a variety of high profile cases. I worked by alongside The Honorable Wesley Yamashita, Probate Commissioner of Clark County, Nevada. I was able to learn at his side, discussing and briefing litigation cases. I was able to sit next to The Commissioner in court, and was able to see the entire process from the inside. My experience with The Commissioner was invaluable to me in preparing to practice. I moved to St. George and began practicing Family Law. I find great value in helping families navigate the complexities of domestic and family Law. I now specialize in complicated divorce and family law matters. My main areas of practice are divorce including modifications and enforcement, custody, paternity, adoption and guardianships and any and all other family law matters.. I am proud to be married to the best person I have ever met, who is an amazing mother to our four wonderful children. We enjoy serving in our church, familiy road trips, outdoor acitivites, and golf.

I have my own practice so that I can provide my clients with high quality service at a reasonable rate.  I understand how important your family law or estate planning matter is to you. I am with my clients every step of the wayand help myclients determine what is best for themselves and their families. It is important for me that my clients understand the legal process andhave reasonable expectations as to the outcome.  My practice is devoted to the areas of family law, estate planning, and probate.  I serve clients all over the greater Twin Cities metro area and St. Cloud, including the cournties of Wright, Sherburne, Anoka, Hennepin, Chisago, Benton, and Stearns.. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, friends, and dogs, being outside in the sunshine, and listening to country music.