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 advanced estate, legacy and fin...
Mark has effectively advocated for his clients in Utah's Courts for more than ten years. He has seen every kind of case from simple traffic to complex corporate litigation. By using his years of experience in the courtroom he has persuaded judges and juries alike that his clients' positions were the right ones. Mark started out in the trenches of criminal prosecution, helping communities to become safer and making sure victims got justice. Because of this experience he knows what the prosecutors are going to do before he even gets to court.Mark has been writing Utah Wills and Trusts for his e...
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....
Paul R Maxfield practices estate planning law. As an estate planning attorney Paul drafts estate planning documents including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, Gun Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Asset Protection Trusts, Guardianship Designations, and other estate planning documents. Paul formerly served as the President of the Utah Valley Estate Planning Council, an organization of professionals who provide services relating to Estate Planning....
Matthew?s reputation as an attorney is one who thoroughly understands the law and diligently advocates to advance his client?s interests. His practice primarily focuses on representing clients in family law matters. He has assisted hundreds of clients in divorce, custody, guardianship, and termination of parental rights cases and has argued before domestic commissioners and judges from Logan to Provo and everywhere in-between. Matthew is also on the court approved Private Guardian ad Litem (PGAL) roster....
I have worked exclusively in the areas of estate planning and probate since 1986. I listen to my clients and draft documents to meet their unique situation. I provide easy to understand explanations of the differences between wills and trusts and the advantages of different estate plans. It is my goal to provide my clients with all the estate planning documents they need, including wills, trusts, powers of attorneys and health care directives....
Sam is an experienced family law practitioner and understands the difficulties clients face when going through a divorce. Whether it is a challenging custody dispute or the division of complex financial assets, Sam recognizes the need for compassionate, yet aggressive representation. Sam also helps clients with estate planning and business issues. Sam is a member of the Family Law section of the Utah State Bar, a Private Guardia ad Litem, Judge Pro Tem for Salt Lake City Justice Court, and a member of the New Lawyer Training Program Committee of the Utah State Bar. Sam has been recognized as...
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....
With 20 years of tax and transaction planning for corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and individuals, Mr. Rock advises new and established business on tax matters as well as corporate governance operations and transactions, new business formations, mergers and acquisitions, transfers, employment matters, contracts, joint ventures and real estate transactions....
Getting a divorce can be a very traumatic, stressful and emotionally draining process.You want an attorney who knows the ropes and can get the job done without breaking the bank. You also want a firm that can move the case along without needless delays. Here at C. Michael Lawrence, P.C. we have the staff, resources, expertise, and experience to make the process as comfortable as possible while getting you good results.We can provide you with the experienced and high-quality legal services you deserve at this critical stage of your life. We offer services for Divorce, Custody, Alimony, Child Su...
Alder & Robb, P.C. is a boutique law firm specializing in Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, Adoption, Parenting & Partnership Agreements, Small Business Law, and other legal protections. At Alder & Robb, P.C., we pride ourselves on providing expert, customized, comprehensive and caring legal services. In order to achieve your goals, dreams and values and meet your unique legal needs, we believe that we must get to know you personally and work closely with you. We develop close relationships with our clients that often last for many years. We are here when you need us....
Kathie is a past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Utah State Bar, and is currently one of only three attorneys in the state of Utah to have earned her specialist certification in Elder Law from the Board of Certification of the National Elder Law Foundation, the only elder law program accredited by the American Bar Association. She a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), ElderCounsel and the Salt Lake Estate Planning Counsel....
John W. Mann practices business and commercial law focused primarily on the needs of the construction industry. John has significant litigation and transactional experience and is uniquely qualified to advise businesses on a wide range of matters before and after disputes arise....
Utah attorney Stephen Howard is an experienced trial lawyer, negotiator, advocate, and legal adviser. His courtroom successes have included jury trials, appellate work, motion practice, and more. His abilities as a negotiator and problem solver have contributed to positive outcomes for clients outside the courtroom as well. Mr. Howard practices as a member of Salt Lake City law firm of Crippen & Cline, a firm known for providing high quality legal representation and personal service to clients throughout Utah....
Deborah works with clients to craft estate plans to carry out their succession goals, while also protecting them in the event they lose capacity. She guides individuals through the probate and trust administration process. She is ready to assist in all disputes that arise in the context of estates and probate. She is also an experienced appellate attorney.Deborah graduated from the University of Utah College of Law in 2011, Order of the Coif. She then served a clerkship for the Honorable Carolyn B. McHugh at the Utah Court of Appeals. Before entering private practice, Deborah was an assist...
Ephraim Olson is a Harvard Law School graduate and an admitted NYU LL.M candidate. Ephraim has been practicing tax law since graduating....
Over 30 years experience in Estate Planning, Business Law and Company Formation, Asset Protection, Elder Law, Real Estate and Tax Planning. Former Managing Partner at large Salt Lake City law firm. Rated AV, the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell the pre-eminent lawyer ratings service. Featured in Top 100 Utah Lawyers, Utah Business Magazine. Law Practice with significant management experience in law, business and real estate. Complex and simple estate planning, company formation, large and small business ventures and transactions, real estate transactions,1031 exchange transactions, busin...
Brant Christiansen (JD, LLM, MBA) is a partner in the LEWIS HANSEN law firm in Salt Lake City, Utah. His practice focuses on estate planning, probate, trust and estate administration, tax planning, small business organization, contract drafting, and elder law issues, including guardianship matters. Brant also offers gift and estate tax return preparation. Brant?s strength as a practitioner is his ability to identify his clients? needs and forge a practicable solution. He has successfully helped a wide range of clients, from those with moderate estates to high-wealth individuals, create sensib...
Todd is dual qualified as both a business, tax & estate planning attorney and also tax accountant. Todd earned a Bachelor & Master of Accountancy in Taxation from BYU and has experience with the Big 4 accounting firms Ernst & Young and Deloitte. He enjoys helping business owners and individuals with their business, asset protection and estate planning needs....
Using Trusts, LLCs, Partnerships and other legal tools, I help people protect their assets from lawsuits, eliminate estate and capital gains taxes, avoid probate, and prevent family feuds that often arise when planning documents are not clear, concise, and thorough. Then, I help them identify the legacy they want to leave to their family and their community.My practice focuses exclusively on the following three areas: estate planning, asset-protection planning, and business succession planning....
I work mainly in the area of chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies. I have been practicing in bankruptcy for over 41 years and have handled thousands of cases.I have also handled many adoptions.I do uncontested divorces....
In private practice for over forty years with emphasis in Bankruptcy, Personal and Business, and bankruptcy litigation, including Chapters 7,11,12,13. Substantial experience in "difficult" bankruptcies. Referrals from other attorneys, including other bankruptcy practitioners, are frequent....