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Michael D Zimmerman, experienced Litigation attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 26 reviews
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28 Oct, 2024 by Parker jones
Clayton is an absolute beast! Wouldn't want anyone else to represent me on any circumstance. END OF STORY
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13 Sep, 2024 by Tim andrus
Clayton was very professional, and truly made this process as pain-free as possible. He stood by me for over two years and managed to get all charges dropped. An excellent choice for a defense lawyer!
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25 Jan, 2024 by True blue
I respect and trust. God bless be safe Thank You! 😊
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Peter A Klc, experienced Adoption, Business attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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22 Feb, 2018 by Shelby
I had used Peter for a family friends personal needs and than some. I knew that there would possibly be issues. So, I consulted with Peter and WOW..was I happy with the out come from him; and the overall great dedication, determination, and passion that he had for his job along for myself as a client (due to all of the stress and more that I was going through). Peter, was very prompt with emails, and any other notifications that I/He needed. Communication........ by all means I can tell is a top priority in Peter's tasks with his clients! Even his great office help has great communication/promptness! Thank you Peter and KLC Team for all your hard work and dedication. YOU ALL ROCK!!
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Daren J Harris, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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29 Apr, 2020 by Sue
Absolutely the Awesome Amazing Attorneys on the planet! Seriously...nothing short of an A+++My financial situation had finally backed me into a corner where the only positive real answer was to call an attorney. It took me days to make that call and when I did it was 4:45pm on a Wed .almost hoping they had gone home for the day a pleasant voice of a woman answered the phone Debra Rasmussen) and connected me to Josh. He was so understanding and said I could come in the next day to go over my situation. From that day we met and it a gift from the Lord to use these attorneys, Josh, Daren and Debra took over and instructed me daily on what I needed to do to proceed ahead so everything was in order. I was astounded at how things were rolling along at such a fast pace. Never once were there harsh words or demeaning or degrading conversations or attitudes! THAT ALONE IS A PURE JOY & MIRACLE IN TODAYS WORLD. They worked as a true genuine team to genuinely help me. Any other attorney in this area and I'm sure 99% of the world would be a total let down. THANKS JOSH, DAREN & DEBRA FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY FOR HELPING GO THRUOUGH THIS EXPERIENCE. Sincerely & Smiles, Sue Stowe
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Brent J Hawkins, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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16 Mar, 2021 by Van
My company was contacted by a private equity firm who made an unsolicited, written offer for our company. It was a fair price, offered at a time my partner was looking to retire. Our business lawyer recommended Brent Hawkins to represent us through the acquisition. Brent was very expert and insightful and helped negotiate a better agreement and price than had been initially proposed. We’re satisfied nothing was left undone and that we were well represented.
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Brandon C Bowen, experienced Family Law, Real Estate attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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05 Jun, 2018 by Michael
He take specific interest in my case after a paralegal didn't follow through got my divorce for only $700 in a morning best lawyer ever. He drew up the divorce in under an hour.
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Sarah Marie Wade, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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21 Mar, 2017 by Shelly
Sarah had taken over my case in the middle of it. I was very frustrated with my original attorney, so when Sarah took over it was a breath of fresh air. She was diligent about returning any phone calls or emails that I sent her. She also put a lot of time and effort into my case to get me Fair compensation. She also has a very good bedside manner. Let's hope I don't need another attorney, but if I did, I would hire her.
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Keil Robert Myers, experienced Estate Planning, Family Law attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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25 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
He is a very caring lawyer who really listened what I had to say. He was there to answer all my questions to prepare for the court day. He is very polite and respectful.
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Bradley R. Helsten, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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23 Oct, 2017 by Sheryl
Brad has been my corporate attorney for over 17 years. Brad understand corporate structuring and gives great legal advice. If I ask him something that is outside his expertise, he is quick to refer me to another attorney, and he is very well connected with the local attorneys so he knows exactly who would the best person for the job. Brad is always very responsive and he is always friendly and upbeat when I speak with him. He is wonderful and I highly recommend him.
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Brad Rice, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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26 Sep, 2020 by Patricia
I highly recommend Brad Rice as an attorney, he is knowledgeable, ethical, pleasant to work with and thinks outside the box. He has advised me on many legal issues and created my estate plan. Mr, Rice was very understanding and considerate of my situation and made the legal process much less stressful than attorneys I have worked with in the past. My family and I will continue to hire Brad Rice for all of our legal needs.
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Nathan E Dorsey, experienced Family Law, Litigation attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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02 Jul, 2013 by Happy client
Nathan is an excellent attorney. He helped me modify my child custody agreement without any problems. I would highly recommend him.
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Nathan A. Crane, experienced Criminal Defense, Government attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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25 Jun, 2019 by Vicki
We hired Nathan Crane in December of 2018 during one of the most difficult times in our lives. His credentials alone were impressive, but even more important was his approachability and tenacity. Nathan was always available to take our calls, keep us updated & answer, over and over, our many questions. He was more than thorough and did, what we think, EVERYTHING to give us the best outcome Never having gone through the process of hiring an attorney or dealing with the law in this capacity, he patiently helped us through this time with kindness, wisdom and guidance. We would more than endorse him. Our family will always be grateful for what he has done for us.
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Mark J Gregersen, experienced Criminal Defense, Federal Crime attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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17 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
I hired Mr Gregersen to help me with a bankruptcy. From the first contact from his office, through to my case in court today, he and his staff have not only been professional but also caring and thoughtful. I never got communication that was snarky or short; it was always informative and friendly. They walked me through every step, even including a short role-play right before court to make sure I wasn’t too nervous to function. They spent as much time with me as was necessary and I never felt rushed or abandoned as we went through the process.
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Mark R Carman, experienced Business, Financial Markets And Services attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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30 Sep, 2016 by Mark
I was in a situation where I was being pushed out of a family business. I was President and CEO of this company for 20 years, and had taken it from a small company in trouble, to one that was eleven (11!) times bigger and healthier. When the new generation took it over, they purchased my stock. However, they quit paying on the agreed upon monthly sum after only 6 months of taking over--leaving 9 1/2 years owing. They then asked me to leave two years earlier than my employment contract stated in exchange for resumed payments on the stock. However, they had given me no reason to believe that they would actually pay me, due to my past experience. Mark Carman came highly recommended to me by a friend that had used him with great success in issues with his companies. Mark helped me understand what we needed to accomplish and created a plan to make it happen. He created documents and agreements that were binding but reasonable for all and worked with the opposing attorney to move things along to a positive solution. His skills in negotiation and explaining what is fair and reasonable could not be disputed by the opposing side. When in a room with all involved parties, he had everyone there coming out of the meeting with an understanding of what needed to be done for all to get what they wanted. When a tough line needed to be drawn to get negotiations back on track, he was not afraid to successfully make that move. After all that was done, I was able to come away with peace of mind, knowing that we have an agreement and documents that will ensure my fair treatment going forward. What was even more impressive, it was done in a way that preserved a positive family relationship, which is not always easy in such situations with a family business. This experience with Mark Carman was above my expectations in every way and gave me the best result possible. I would recommend him to anyone needing legal help.
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Linh N Tran-Layton, experienced Immigration attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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31 Mar, 2016 by Trey
We hired Linh to represent my wife in applying for her green card after a bad experience with a different firm. Linh was always available to answer our questions and was quick to respond to any questions or concerns. She is knowledgeable in immigration law, very friendly and exceeded all of our expectations. My wife got her green card approved quickly and the process was painless. We will definitely go back to her for any future immigration law issues.
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Kirk G Gibbs, experienced Insurance, Medical Malpractice attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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29 Oct, 2013 by Victoria sethunya
If you are looking for a defense attorney you are looking for someone to wrestle with the court on your behalf. I saw Kirk's professionalism in my case and in several others. He is not afraid of litigation and he will find something to say about you in your defense because he studies your case with you and takes notes. Intelligent, respectful attorney is whom you need in hard times!
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John C Stringham, experienced Intellectual Property attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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17 Oct, 2014 by James
I am an attorney in Salt Lake City,. Utah. I have worked for large firms and have now started my own firm. I have known John Stringham for over 20 years and recommend him without reservation in the area of intellectual property, including prosecuting patents. I refer clients to him because I know they will be treated fairly and get excellent advice. James Stewart, Esq., JD/MBA
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J. Craig Carman, experienced Estate Planning, Probate attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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29 Jul, 2013 by Kimberly garrard
Craig Carman, Attorney at Law, is an excellent law firm. They have helped me with several different legal matters. They are very professional. They have always done very good legal work for me and my family. I have also recommended them to other friends of mine that needed help.
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Eric G Benson, experienced Criminal Defense, Litigation attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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16 Sep, 2020 by Thomas
Eric kept me apprised of everything to do with my case in a very timely matter. Even more, his grasp of the law, and the navigation of it, is the reason I won my case.
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Lee J Davis, experienced Estate Planning, Litigation attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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19 Dec, 2014 by Michelle
Best attorney I've worked with and I've had to use several. Non judgemental, not pushy but informative. I felt very comforted in my situation after filing with Lee. I had been totally stressed out after talking to several other attorneys. They either didn't explain enough to me or they were kind of condescending.
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Austin J Riter, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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23 Sep, 2016 by Austin
Austin was great. He is very knowledgeable & helpful, and he took the time to explain everything clearly to me. He always answered his phone and returned emails promptly. He negotiated on my behalf with the prosecutor and got charges reduced significantly. Absolutely call him for anything you need.
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Ashton J. Hyde, experienced Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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27 Apr, 2021 by Dave
My wife needed a lower back spinal fusion that should have been relatively straightforward. She was seriously injured by a careless doctor incorrectly performing a non-traditional back surgery that she did not have the skill to perform. It left her with a paralyzed right leg and a drastic impact on the quality of our lives. We contacted Yonker-Hyde-McFarlane to represent us in a medical malpractice suit. OMG, these guys are so impressive! Ashton and his team uncovered things about the surgery that we had no idea had happened. His skills arguing our case to an arbitration panel were extraordinary. We very highly recommend Ashton and his fantastic team of legal experts!!
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Stephen J. Mayfield, experienced Estate Planning, Probate attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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02 Nov, 2015 by Bill
Stephen helped my business in two business areas. He advised and them helped me set up an s-corp. Then reviewed a complicated contract from a major corporation where I was going to consult. He provided excellent advice and guidance that the potential client accepted, saving my business money. I describe Steve as very engaging, very talented, and honest. While most people do not look forward to working with an attorney, Steve is a person that you should sincerely consider within any of his practice areas. York, Howell, and Guymon is a great firm. In the future, I would not hesitate to use Steve's services again. Thank you!
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Shane L Keppner, experienced Debt Collection, Litigation attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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27 Jan, 2015 by Dimnd
This attorney assisted me regarding questions on statutes of limitations for small claims landlord matters. There was no Utah Code per se regarding limitations of actions. Thus, I learned I had more time to file the claim as Shane explained things to me and listened and responded attentively with a phone call out of the blue.
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Paxton R Guymon, experienced Litigation, Real Estate attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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20 May, 2015 by Jan
As an attorney, Paxton Guymon did an excellent job of representing me in preparation for and in the court hearing. He dedicated long hours towards ensuring he understood all aspects and angles of th case in order to best represent me and my position.
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Paul M Johnson, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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11 Nov, 2021 by Anonymous
He is my Dad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Johnathan M Duncan, experienced Car Accident, Family Law attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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08 Oct, 2018 by Ken
I am recommending attorney John Duncan to you with the highest level of trust and confidence imaginable. Not only did he magnificently handle every detail of my divorce, he represented me in extremely professional ways. John’s working knowledge of divorce law helped me navigate through the treacherous, complex waters of a lengthy marriage in its final stages. His expertise served me well and saved me at least 10x the money than the fees spent to work with him. The return on investment by hiring John as my divorce lawyer can be measured both in dollars and peace of mind. I knew everything was being properly handled for the benefit of me and my daughter. Perhaps the most valuable aspect of John Duncan’s personality and workstyle for me was his compassion. He recognized this as an extremely fragile time in my life and always reminded me of what was important and what to focus on. I’m extremely grateful for the high-quality service and personal attention John provided at a critical time in my life.
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Trevor C Sanders, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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10 Nov, 2021 by Brad
Working with Trevor Sanders was a bright spot when it seemed the world was crashing down around me. Trevor was professional and always positive, and we ended up with a good, fair settlement against one of the big boys. Without his direction, knowledge and persistence we would not have been successful. Thank you Trevor.
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Steven S Linton, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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06 Mar, 2022 by Sasha
Steve advocated for me after a major rear-end accident that left me with a great deal of injuries, pain and suffering. Through his representation I was able to table the claim side of things and focus solely on healing/recovery. There was always a solid and high level of communication. I always felt heard, valued and supported. When I finished treating Steve was able to articulate my injuries, pain and suffering so well that he tendered policy limits from the at fault driver and both UIM insurances available. His advocacy means that I will not be in debt to this accident that was no fault of mine. My lost wages are covered, medical expenses covered and I have an added monetary cushion should I ever need to revisit treatment on any of my injuries. I am forever grateful for Steve Linton and his representation. -Sasha
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Halston T Davis, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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05 Jan, 2017 by Phyllis
Hal Davis handled my Workman's Comp claim with concern and expertise to get the best result when I lost my son in an industrial accident....Thanks Hal and Team, you made a difference.
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Preston L. Handy, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 reviews
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03 Mar, 2015 by Robyn
Preston Handy represented me in an Uninsured Motor Vehicle accident claim. Facing the Insurance Company in an arbitration was an intimidating experience, but Preston spoke eloquently on my behalf. Handy & Handy law firm removed an enormous amount of stress from my life, and made it possible to get back to living.
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    Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints.
  • Pro Bono Services:
    For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
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