Elberta Business Lawyers

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 am the President and owner of Marc A. Austin, P.C. and have practiced law since 1998. I am licensed as both an attorney and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Utah. I specialize in probate and trust matters, tax planning, estate planning, limited liability companies, and other business entities.

Diversified business lawyer with over 25 years of experience, including international, corporate, law firm, federal judicial clerkship and teaching background. Admitted in New York, Pennsylvania and Utah. Qualified with the U.S. Supreme Court and 10th Circuit. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

As a leading Utah commercial litigation and personal injury lawyer, Thomas W. Seiler has earned a prestigious reputation throughout the Utah legal community as a diligent, experienced and knowledgeable advocate. Mr. Seiler has earned the prestigious AV rating from Martindale Hubbell. He was recently named one of the top 100 Mountain States Attorneys by Super Lawyers magazine 2013 edition. In addition to serving numerous corporate and individual clients, he has long been committed to advancing the legal profession and serving the civic and community life of Provo and the state of Utah . Since 1991, he has served on...

Bill engages in a general business law practice and handles a variety of purchase, sale and merger transactions, debt and equity financing transactions, technology licensing, and commercial real estate matters.

- General corporate, LLC and business law
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Debt and equity financing
- Technology licensing
- Commercial real estate
- All business contracts
- Business disputes and negotiated settlements

Mr. Fillmore has an “AV Preeminent” rating with Martindale-Hubbell, and has been voted among “Utah’s Legal Elite,” (Utah Business Magazine).

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After receiving his Juris Doctorate at the University of Chicago, William L. Fillmore began his legal career in Denver, Colorado with the regional law firm of...

Focusing on personal injury, civil litigation, medical malpractice, and criminal defense

Mr. Spencer has recovered many tens of millions of dollars for his clients related to wrongful deaths, auto accidents, plane crashes, train crashes, semi-truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, slips, and falls, and many other incidents caused by negligent acts of others. In his civil litigation practice, Randall has represented business both as plaintiffs and defendants in everything from simple contract or real estate cases to multi-million-dollar business litigation matters. Randall has represented multiple families who have lost loved ones due to medical neglect and other negligent conduct of doctors, hospitals, and...

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...

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...

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.

Ben Beasley received his juris doctor degree from Harvard Law School and is an experienced business lawyer. He has represented clients ranging from individuals starting up small businesses to international corporations, including banks, developers, landowners, governmental entities, and sovereign nations. He has worked on some $50 billion worth of transactions. His legal practice is primarily focused on business, finance, tech, and real estate matters. After graduating from law school Ben worked in the London office of a major New York law firm, and he is now a partner at a national business law firm. Ben has assisted clients in all aspects of...

Elliot P. Smith is a licensed attorney and a certified public accountant with the law firm Pearson, Butler, & Carson, PLLC. His legal practice includes business, estate planning, and taxation.

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.

Greg is the managing partner of Guardian Law, LLC. He has a national practice with prior and current cases in 17 states. In addition to Guardian Law’s main function assisting with estate planning and asset protection, Gregory’s practice centers on national and local Advertising and Marketing compliance and litigation. In particular, Gregory’s practice focuses on advising clients in all aspects of television advertisements, direct-to-consumer marketing, telemarketing, and e-commerce, including trial litigation, appellate litigation, alternate dispute resolution, and the assessment of potential Marketing opportunities or risks a client may face.

We provide legal services to small businesses in the state of Utah.
Dana Ball is a former litigation attorney who used to sue businesses. She has seen too many good business owners end up in bad situations, so today she helps them avoid common legal mistakes that land them in court. Dana’s 20 years of experience brings value and relief to small business owners who want to avoid the headaches and costs of lawsuits. Dana has made the whole process of having access to a lawyer easy and affordable with set pricing, ongoing legal support, and monthly plans to spread out the costs of...

In 2022, Ben co-founded Build Vacations LLC. Build Vacations helps investors develop short-term rentals to add money to their bank account and experiences to their memory banks. Ben grew up in Provo, Utah, and graduated from Provo High School. After high school, he joined the Army Reserves before going to Warsaw, Poland to serve an LDS mission. After returning from military duty in Afghanistan, he completed his BA in Philosophy at the U of U, and law school at BYU. Since 2001, he has been an avid real estate investor, having personally owned nearly sixty parcels of real estate, and...

Born: Escondido, California, January 30, 1966. Admitted to bar: 1994, Utah and U.S. District Court, District of Utah. Education: Brigham Young University (B.A., in Economics, 1989; M.B.A., 1993; J.D., cum laude, 1993). Author and Editor : Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law. Co-Author: Books: How to Form a Corporation in any State, Advocate Publishers, 1990; The Complete Asset Protection Plan, Advocate Publishers, 1990. Co-Author, "Developing an Employee-Centered Electronic Monitoring System," Journal of Systems Management, August 1993. Author, "United States v. Halper: Making Double Jeopardy Available in Civil Actions," 6 Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law 551, 1992. Activities: Part Time Faculty...

I am an attorney in private practice since 1983 specializing in transactional law, including asset protection, business, estate planning, real estate, and wills and trusts.

Whiting & Jardine has three guiding philosophies: 1. Provide something of value to everyone who asks for help. 2. A good lawyer does not cost money. He saves money. 3. Building on the first two philosophies, always provide a level of service, that our clients could not have been better served by going anywhere else. Stephen W. Whiting is an attorney who has prevailed in over a thousand cases and saved millions of dollars for his clients. Mr. Whiting has a proven track record of putting his clients in positions of strength and obtaining optimal resolutions. His areas of practice include construction law, insurance...

Mr. Geoff N. Germane earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University's nationally ranked School of Accountancy. During school and after graduation, Geoff gained valuable experience as a financial analyst and representative for Northwestern Mutual. While there, he ranked in the Top 10 of all College Agents in the USA for volume production, and was the top College Agent in the Western Region. Geoff then pursued a legal education at Brigham Young University's well respected J. Reuben Clark Law School. While in school he worked as a legal extern for the international law firm of Baker & McKenzie in...

Mr. Brian Higley graduated from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law and has focused on securities law his entire legal career. He is licensed to practice in the State of Utah and is a member of the Utah State Bar Securities Section. He is also fluent in Spanish.

Mr. Higley assists various clients primarily in the areas of public company disclosure, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions, including private placements, public and private offerings, Securities and Exchange Commission and Blue Sky compliance and reporting requirements, asset and stock purchases, and general corporate practice.

During law school, Mr. Higley externed...

Jared Pearson is a licensed Utah litigation attorney. Before forming Pearson Law Firm Jared practiced law in both Salt Lake and Utah County and represented companies and individuals in a number of matters, including family law, divorce, bankruptcy, criminal defense, contract disputes, personal injury, real estate transactions, and corporate law. Jared is an experienced bankruptcy attorney that has handled many Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Jared has the knowledge and resources to handle any consumer bankruptcy case from start to finish and has the experience to foresee specific issues based on the unique circumstances of any given case...

Ephraim Olson is a Harvard Law School graduate and an admitted NYU LL.M candidate. Ephraim has been practicing tax law since graduating.

A former federal prosecutor now representing businesses and individuals across a range of practice areas, Matthew R. Howell began his career as an Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. government in Salt Lake City, Utah, prosecuting crimes against federally insured financial institutions and crimes committed on Indian reservations and federal lands. After four years, Matt joined David K. Isom Law Offices, where he focused on coal contract litigation and arbitration and other complex commercial litigation, including qui tam (whistleblower) claims and class action lawsuits. Since joining Fillmore Spencer LLC in 2005, Matt has worked on cases large and...

Mr. Johnstun is the personal founder of Johnstun Law. His legal practice focuses on business transactions, corporate law, and startup businesses. He has a depth of experience in guiding complex transactions and litigation to a successful resolution. Representative legal matters involve business transactions and litigation opposite of Utah’s best law firms. Read more about Johnstun Law’s story.

Outside the office, Aaron enjoys biking, golf, Kansas basketball, hunting in the Rocky Mountains, catching a good baetis hatch, reading books on startups and marketing, and mauling his kids, and Pudelpointers.

Core Practice Areas:
Business Formations and Startups
Business Transactions
Commercial Contracts
Corporate Governance
Trademarks/Copyrights
Complex Business Litigation
Securities Fraud
Finance/Banking
Employment Matters
Healthcare Compliance
Administrative...

Trent V. Cahill offers 15 years of legal experience to his clients and is licensed in both Michigan and Utah. Trent has an extensive knowledge of and background in a variety of legal areas-specifically that of business law, family law, and estate planning. Among other accomplishments, he has assisted clients as they wade through a messy divorce, directed the drafting of the documents necessary to restructure multi-million dollar corporations, overseen the documentation of annual minutes for over 300 entities, and provided in-house counsel type services to multiple organizations.

Rob is a graduate of the J. Reuben Clark law school at Brigham Young University and practices in criminal defense, general litigation, aviation law, general business representation, and Fair Labor Standards Act claims. Rob graduated from the Marriott School of Business in 1980 and subsequently studied graduate-level economics at the California State University, Los Angeles. Rob is a founding partner of the Pacific Legal Group. He is also an adjunct professor at the J. Reuben Clark Law School. Rob is a member of the American Inns of Court and also serves within the Provo-Orem community as a Board Member of the...

I began practicing law in Utah County in 1982, shortly after passing the bar. I worked with McCullough, Jones & Ivins for 16 years. After the firm broke up, I opened my own practice, and focused on estate planning, asset protection planning, probate, and elder law and medicaid planning. I am originally from Pocatello, Idaho, obtained my B.A. in history from BYU, and received my J.D. degree from BYU's law school in 1982. I am married, have four children, and live in American Fork, Utah.

Geniel M. Ashcraft has helped hundreds of clients complete their estates and assist in probate administration. Ms. Ashcraft is known for her service, attention to detail, and down to earth manner. Ms. Ashcraft mainly conducts her business through house calls. Her clients find they appreciate the convenience, her easy-to-understand approach, and personal attention. Geniel started her law practice in 2002. Geniel is admitted to practice in both Washington and Utah. She is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western Washington District and the United States District Court of Utah. She...

Bruce Nelson
Principal Attorney

Bruce Nelson is the founder and principal attorney of The Nelson Law Firm, PLLC. Bruce focuses his practice on business & civil litigation, family law, alternative dispute resolution, business and corporate matters, personal injury and many others.

Bruce works closely with clients to achieve their desired legal solutions. Such results are frequently obtained through negotiation as opposed to litigation although each matter has its own unique characteristics.

Before founding Nelson Law in 2004, Bruce utilized his extensive business and corporate experience in new product and new business development, training, along with conducting needful discovery for mergers and...

Eric lives and works in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, where he focuses his practice on Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business Planning and Formation, and Real Estate Law. Eric also contracts with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to provide representation in Juvenile Court matters in the Western Service Area.