Practice areas
Business, real estate, family and estate law in Salt Lake City
Four areas, each led by one attorney. Here’s what we handle, how it’s billed and how long it usually takes.
N · Business
Business & contracts
We form Utah LLCs and corporations, write the that keeps partners on the same page, and draft or review the contracts a small business runs on. When a deal goes wrong, we try a firm letter before a lawsuit.
Matters we handle
- LLC and corporation formation
- Operating and partnership agreements
- Contract drafting and review
- Buying or selling a small business
- Partner and vendor disputes
- How it’s billed
- Flat fees for formations and contract reviews; hourly for disputes. LLC formation from $1,250.
- Typical timeline
- Formations: about 2 weeks. Contract reviews: 3–5 business days. Disputes: depends on the other side; most settle within a few months.
E · Real estate
Real estate
From a first commercial lease to a boundary dispute with a neighbor, we read the fine print so you don’t inherit someone else’s problem. We represent buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants and HOA members across the Wasatch Front.
Matters we handle
- Purchase and sale contracts
- Commercial and residential leases
- Landlord–tenant issues
- HOA and neighbor disputes
- Title and boundary problems
- How it’s billed
- Flat fees for reviews and closings; hourly for disputes. Lease review from $600.
- Typical timeline
- Lease and contract reviews: 3–5 business days. Closings follow your contract dates. HOA and neighbor disputes: often resolved by letter within weeks.
S · Family
Family law
Divorce and custody are personal and stressful. We aim for agreement through when it’s safe and fair, and we prepare every case as if it might go to court, so you’re never caught unready.
Matters we handle
- Divorce, contested or agreed
- Child custody and parent-time
- Child support and alimony
- Mediation and settlement
- Prenuptial agreements
- How it’s billed
- Hourly with a retainer; flat fees for prenups and agreed divorces. Prenup from $1,800.
- Typical timeline
- Agreed divorce in Utah: usually 3–4 months, including the 30-day waiting period. Contested cases: 9–18 months. Prenups: sign at least 30 days before the wedding.
W · Estates
Estate planning & probate
A clear plan, usually a will or a plus a and health care directive, spares your family stress later. When someone dies, we guide the family through or trust administration.
Matters we handle
- Wills and revocable living trusts
- Powers of attorney
- Health care directives
- Probate and trust administration
- Special needs planning
- How it’s billed
- Flat-fee plans you can price online; probate by estimate. Will-based plan from $950.
- Typical timeline
- Estate plans: two meetings over about 3 weeks. Probate: commonly 6–12 months, depending on the estate and any disputes.
Common questions
Which kind of help do I need?
General information, not legal advice for your situation. That’s what the free consultation is for.
Do I need a lawyer to form an LLC in Utah?
You can file the paperwork yourself. A lawyer earns the fee in the operating agreement: who owns what, how decisions are made and what happens when a partner leaves. That’s where most small-business disputes start.
Should I have a lawyer review a commercial lease?
Yes, especially for personal guarantees, maintenance costs, renewal options and what happens if you need to leave early. A flat-fee review usually pays for itself in the first negotiation.
Is mediation required in a Utah divorce?
In most contested Utah divorces, the court expects the parties to try mediation before trial. Many couples reach a full agreement there, which is faster and less costly than court.
Will or trust: which do I need?
A will is simpler and cheaper up front. A revocable living trust usually avoids probate, keeps your affairs private and helps if you own property in more than one state. We’ll recommend one in your free consultation.
Free consultation
Talk it through, free, for 30 minutes
In person downtown, by phone or by video. We’ll run a conflict check first, then tell you honestly whether and how we can help.