Laketown Business Lawyers

Education: Utah State University, B.A. magna cum laude, 2011 University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 2014 Brett Chambers joined the firm of Harris, Preston & Chambers in 2014. He was born in Logan, Utah, where he attended Utah State University and was named the 2010 Philosophy Student of the Year. Upon graduation, Brett was accepted at the University of Michigan Law School, where he graduated with honors in 2014. While there, he was a contributing editor for the Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review, and participated in the Campbell Moot Court and Oral Advocacy competitions. Brett and his...

Andrew Lillywhite advises clients in the areas of business law, contracts, estate planning, probate and estate administration, real property law, tax law, and water law. He focuses on protecting client assets, avoiding probate, and minimizing income, employment, gift, and estate taxes.

Prior to coming to Hillyard, Anderson & Olsen, Andrew practiced in a Salt Lake City firm in the areas of tax, estate, and business law. He has successfully represented large agricultural operations, other lawyers, CPAs, doctors, dentists, corporate executives, board members, construction companies, and other business owners and individuals in their business and estate planning needs. He has worked with...

Admitted in Idaho and Utah. AV rated attorney (Martindale Hubbel). Admitted to Utah State Bar in 1979 and Idaho State Bar in 2016. U.S. District Court, District of Utah (1981); U.S District Court of Idaho (2016); U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1997); U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (1983); U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (1983); U.S. Tax Court (1980); U.S. Supreme Court (1984); Cache County Bar Assoc. (1980 – present); American Bar Association – ABA (1980 – 1992).

John D. Bowers is an experienced aggressive attorney who prides himself on fighting for each and every client and their family. He is a rated Super Lawyer and from his peers he has received the top rating of AV. His trial experience ranges from Federal to State Courtrooms giving his clients the benefit of experience and winning strategies. Because of his experience and reputation most cases are settled for his clients giving them the benefit of receiving what they are owed in a quick time period.
John is a licensed attorney in the states of Wyoming, Idaho, Utah and Arizona....

Brad Bearnson is an acclaimed Logan, Utah and Cave Creek, Arizona attorney who has achieved success in several disciplines of law including personal injury, medical malpractice and negligence, product liability, business law, tax law, estate planning, labor and employment law, and commercial litigation. Brad has a diverse background in the law. His particular emphasis is on assisting personal injury, products liability, and other injured victims in obtaining a fair recovery for their losses. Because of his prior extensive business background he also continues to assist clients in business related issues and commercial litigation. Brad is admitted to practice...

My name is Mark B. Hancey. I grew up in Providence, Utah, went away to school, and had the opportunity to come home and practice law. I established Hancey Law Offices in 1996 to captain my own ship–one of the best choices of my life.

Kevin Christopher is the founder and principal of Rockridge®, and is widely recognized for his work at the nexus of innovation + impact in venture ecosystems. Kevin's daily work includes helping promising startups raise funds and secure intellectual property protection, providing due diligence to investors, acting as outside corporate counsel to impactful firms, and litigating complex patent and trademark suits. Kevin uniquely offers experiences as an entrepreneur, operator, director, investor, and litigator to best counsel firms at all stages of their existence. -Founder, Calliope Bio -Founder, Quantiscope AI -Member, World Economic Forum Working Group on Carbon Credits -Awardee, Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Lawyer -Awardee, Leadership...

Prior to founding Pharos Law Group, I worked in Chicago for two of the world’s leading law firms and also worked at one of Utah’s premier law firms. These firms provided superb legal training, but I was often frustrated with the “impersonal” nature of working for large international business entities and the lack of opportunity to assist families and individuals in a meaningful way. When I decided to venture out on my own, my prior law firm experiences led me to focus exclusively on estate planning. I am now able to provide clients with a full range of basic and...

Voted by his colleagues to the Super Lawyer list in Utah, Christopher J. Salcido is one of the best Utah Divorce Attorneys and Utah Criminal Defense Lawyers in practice. Chris has a reputation of out of the box thinking and brings a vast experience to the table in divorce and family law matters such as custody disputes, alimony issues, child support, paternity, and more. Chris is also well known for his methods of aggressive criminal defense. In criminal defense matters, Chris represents people all over the state of Utah facing such charges as DUI, drug possession, assault, theft, felonies, etc....

Utah attorney Russell B. Weekes is an experienced Utah bankruptcy, business, divorce, estate planning, and asset protection attorney. Prior to founding Weekes Law, Mr. Weekes was in-house counsel and chief operating officer of eDoc Innovations, Inc., a technology company serving the financial institutions sector, where he managed day to day operations. Corporate governance, tax planning, service agreements, software licensing agreements, stock purchase agreements, and reseller agreements, to name just a few, were skills applied by Mr. Weekes in that capacity. Mr. Weekes gained valuable educational background and experience as a member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. Offering...

I have been a consumer lawyer since 1992, with an emphasis on consumer and small business bankruptcy and defending consumers against illegal debt collection activity.

I manage two consumer bankruptcy law firms ~ in Florida and Utah. Over the 26 years of running consumer law firms, I came to understand that these are not law firms at all. They are consumer satisfaction companies that provide legal representation to consumers and small businesses. Client satisfaction is our #1 goal. It is so important, as a matter of fact, that we publish a Statement of Client Rights right on the website, and we...

Mark Moffat is a founding member of the law firm of Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 1987. From 1988 to 1997 he worked as a trial lawyer at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Office. During his time at the Legal Defenders office, Mark represented clients charged with a wide variety of criminal acts ranging from simple misdemeanors to felonies to death penalty offenses. In 1995 Mark was appointed to head the Legal Defenders Serious Youth Offender Division. In 1998 Mark and his partners founded the...

Devin Quackenbush was born and raised in Utah County, Utah. He became interested in the law at an early age. During his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, Devin interned for the FBI in Quantico, Virginia. From his experience at the FBI, Devin's interests in the law increased and he decided to pursue a career as an attorney. Devin went to law school at Creighton University where he was the Executive Editor of the Creighton Law Review. He was published in the 42nd volume of the law review for his case note on child...

Kevin is a member of Skoubye Nielson & Johansen, where he puts his knowledge of debtor and creditor law to work helping both businesses and individuals collect past due accounts receivable, bad debts, broken contracts, and any other money they may be owed. He is especially adept at collecting judgments for his clients once issued by the court. This includes helping businesses and individuals located outside the state transfer their judgments to Utah, where they’re able to collect them.

Kevin’s other legal niche lies in transportation. For several years, he has assisted brokers, shippers, and carriers with whatever legal issues they...

Jason quickly developed an excellent reputation among attorneys across the state of Utah. His practice is focused in commercial disputes, contract disputes, business issues, domestic law and family law. Jason has been recognized for his outstanding efforts many times throughout his career. After graduating cum laude from the Reuben J. Clark Law School at BYU, the American Bankruptcy Institute presented him with a Medal of Excellence recognizing him as one of the top law students in the country. Mountain States Super Lawyers recognized Jason for his success in two different years by presenting him with the Rising Star Award, which is...

Charles Lee Mudd Jr. is the founder and principal of Mudd Law, located in Chicago, Illinois, Park City, Utah, and Houston, Texas. He focuses his practice on a wide range of business legal issues, including transactional and litigation matters involving intellectual property, Internet law, and emerging technology. Mr. Mudd and his firm serve a diverse group of clients, including local, national, and international individuals and businesses. Mr. Mudd received a B.A. in philosophy and a Master of Arts in political science from Purdue University and then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the Quinnipiac University School of Law....

The Law Offices of Jason F. Barnes, P.C. (also d.b.a. The Adoption Law Firm) is located in Utah, and provide a wide range of legal services. When you start the process, you will have many questions, some of which should only be answered by an attorney. The Law Offices of Jason F. Barnes, P.C. provides a comfortable yet professional atmosphere, meeting personally with each client, promptly addressing questions and concerns, and striving to make the process as smooth and as stress-free as possible. ============================================================ Get help quickly and get the job done right the first time!...

Sam graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting in 2008 and his Juris Doctor from UNLV in 2011. He went on to receive a Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation from Georgetown University in 2012. Sam’s practice includes estate planning, asset protection, trust administration, probate, guardianship, and business organization. Sam has established a strong reputation within the Las Vegas legal community for his expertise and provides continuing legal education courses in his areas of practice. Sam is fluent in Spanish and is licensed in both Nevada and Utah and is a member of the Southern...

Estate planning with wills and trusts can allow an individual or couple to leave a legacy that can change and impact their immediate family and the rest of the world. At Believe, I focus on working closely with individuals and families as they work to identify and accomplish their goals and purposes, including after they have passed away. My work is fully custom to each individual and family situation. I do not believe that there is a one size fits all approach to estate planning, and I enjoy working with others as they identify and pursue their own individual purposes. Estate...

Joseph Covey concentrates his practice on corporate bankruptcy, reorganization and workouts with broad experience representing Chapter 11 corporate debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, bondholders, and unsecured creditors’ committees. He has represented large commercial lenders and secured bondholders in numerous multi-million dollar commercial real estate workout, foreclosure, state receivership, and federal receivership matters. Mr. Covey also represents lenders, borrowers and real estate developers in structuring and documenting secured real estate lending transactions.

Mr. Covey has lectured for local and national education associations on bankruptcy-related topics. He has been awarded an AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Covey...

I graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a Minor in Korean, which I speak fluently. My firm handles all areas of practice related to estate planning, asset protection, real estate & business law. We also help people with tough immigration matters, and business owners with immigration related business matters. Our locations in Nevada, Utah and California help people throughout the Southwest and throughout the US.

Mr. Shumway's practice is primarily focused on business, securities and real estate law with an emphasis on finance. Mr. Shumway is also a managing partner at the law firm of Shumway Van. His experience in business operations helps him to achieve highly optimal results for his clients, all of which are business owners.

Douglas D. Smith
Franchise Smith, LLC
Attorney handling matters in franchising and multi-unit operations
Birthplace: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Education: Brigham Young University,
- Bachelor's degree in political science, 1976;
- J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University,
- Juris Doctorate, 1978
Licensed in Oregon and Utah

Doug Smith has specialized in franchise law since 1981 with an emphasis on structure and drafting of franchise agreements and disclosure materials; selection and registration of trademarks; compliance with state and federal franchise and business opportunity laws including the preparation of relevant disclosure and registration materials; and franchise related litigation. He has a working knowledge of French and Romanian.

He has...

Utah attorney Steve S. Christensen, with over 30 years of experience, prioritizes client needs, offering candid advice and compassionate listening. He vigorously pursues clients' best interests, willing to go to trial, if necessary, even in challenging cases. With a sharp mind for detail and strategy, he navigates legal intricacies adeptly, often averting disputes or mitigating consequences. Steve's extensive trial and appellate experience spans various legal areas like family law, parental rights, and business matters. He's licensed in Utah state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States. Beyond law, Steve enjoys outdoor pursuits, volunteering, and family time.

Dale Hansen is a member of the firm’s Business Section. He has significant experience with the airline industry, particularly in the area of aircraft acquisition and lease financing, maintenance agreements and general operational issues. He also specializes in corporate entity organization and structuring, partnership and corporate tax issues, as well as estate planning and administration.

Mr. Hansen has been an adjunct professor at Brigham Young University Law School where he taught courses on tax and advising closely held businesses.

Mr. Hansen has been awarded an AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been recognized in the...

Michael Williams is a trusted Utah-based attorney and business leader with extensive experience in software, technology, and health care in the United States and Canada. Michael is an informed counselor, persuasive negotiator, and steady executive. Practice areas and key skills include the following: • Complex Commercial Transactions • Information Privacy Compliance (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, FERPA, PCI, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA, etc.) • Data Sharing • Software Licensing / SaaS • Health Care Regulatory Compliance • Business Entity Formation & Restructuring • Corporate Finance & Private Funding • Corporate Governance • Corporate Law • Corporate Secretary Services • Mergers and Acquisitions • Strategic Initiatives • Employment Matters • Policy Creation & Maintenance • Risk Management • Trademarks • Intellectual Property Licensing • General Counsel Services • Legal Operations • Legal Writing / Drafting • Legal Research • Negotiations • Management / Leadership Michael Williams...

C. Justin Cutler founded J.Cutler Law after realizing that the traditional practices of conventional law firms are not customer friendly. Justin seeks to change that by offering simple, flat-fee pricing and 100% money back satisfaction guarantees.

Mr. Rammell graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2007, with distinction. In 2013, he earned an LL.M. degree in Natural Resources from the University of Utah College of Law. During his LL.M. he was awarded a scholarship from the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation and was a David C. Williams Memorial Graduate Fellow.

Spencer Ball has 26 years experience in handling real property transactions, closing and title insurance issues, litigation, business and contract law, estate planning and probate. His wide breadth of experience gives him a perspective which enables him to advise and help you with your present needs and issues.

I have a diverse set of skills that will enable me to properly evaluate your claims. I have worked in the energy industry, insurance industry, and small business community. I am committed to providing the best legal advice possible and helping my clients achieve maximum results.

Michael Hoppe specializes in assisting clients in complex business and commercial litigation matters. He has broad experience representing clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including contract, construction, and other general business disputes. He has particular expertise in construction litigation, representing both large general contractors and owners in a variety of matters in several states involving defending or pursuing claims for construction defect, delay, acceleration, disruption, mechanics liens, and other construction-related claims.

Mr. Hoppe has substantial experience representing both companies and individuals in a variety of complex litigation matters. He has experience in state and federal...

Scott advises companies and individuals regarding business transactions and personal planning. Representative transactions include formation and operation of various business entities, private placement memorandums for fundraising, exempt securities, public company reporting and compliance, formation and qualification of charitable organizations, real estate transactions, asset protection strategies for individuals and businesses, wills, trusts and death tax planning, and settling and administering estates and trusts. Scott has represented natural resource companies, construction companies, multi-level marketing companies, small and large private estates, publicly supported charities with foreign operations, and clients with substantial offshore assets.

Founded in 1991 by Tom Stamos, Stamos Law has been providing legal services to the Intermountain West. We have over 30 years of experience serving the community with expert legal advice and counsel. Whether you need legal consultation or handling a court case, our team of highly skilled attorneys will walk you through every step, taking care of any issues you may have along the way.

Roger Henriksen employs his background in accounting and over thirty-five years in law to help clients achieve their business objectives. Specializing in real property, land use planning and zoning, and construction law, he is continuously recognized by his peers and clients for outstanding customer service and innovative solutions.

Roger has extensive experience representing public and private owners, developers and contractors in a variety of industries in matters involving acquisition and development, construction, partnering relationships, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. His extensive experience with real estate development, land use planning and entitlements, service, supply and transportation contracts, joint ventures, acquisitions and...