Talmage Lawyers

Vanessa Walsh graduated with honors from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah where she received the David T. Lewis Clinical Award; the Clinical Legal Education Association (“CLEA”) Award for excellence in fieldwork in advocacy; the Alonzo Watson Public Interest award for commitment to social justice, educational opportunity and public service; and the Steven Magleby Memorial Award for advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Ms. Walsh holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a Bachelors of Science in Economics from the University of Utah

Beyond helping the individual clients that I...

Before working as an advocate for the injured worker, Tim served as an Administrative Law Judge at the Utah Labor Commission where he focused on workers' compensation cases. He has also served as a Hearings Examiner ensuring due process for drivers' license suspensions. As such, Tim understands how to navigate the bureaucracy to win the benefits the injured worker deserves and is entitled to by law. Tim also has the empathy necessary to help guide clients through the process, having been an injured worker himself.

In 2000, I moved to Salt Lake City from Washington D.C. and became a member of the Utah State Bar. I opened my own firm, Long Okura - Attorneys At Law, in 2004. We are a full-service boutique firm focusing exclusively on family-related legal concerns including divorces, custody, alimony, adoptions, paternity actions, child support, grandparent rights, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, estate planning, and probate. I have retired from litigating and now act as a Full-Time Mediator. I also do small business law and mediate both Family Law and Small Business disputes. I absolutely enjoy running...

I received my undergraduate degrees in History and Political Science from Boise State University, where I graduated with Distinguished Honors. I attended the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU, where I graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 2000. I was admitted to the Utah State and Federal Bar in 2000, to the Idaho State and Federal Bar in 2001, and most recently to the Nevada State and Federal Bar in 2005. I am also a member of the Utah Trial Lawyers’ Association, the Utah Association for Justice, the Central Bar Association. I was recently appointed by The Utah...

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime you need an experienced attorney. Every case is different and you need an attorney that gets to know you and your situation.   DUI SPECIALIST -  Michelle has trained extensively in order to provide the best defense for those accused a DUI. Remember, if you have been arrested for a DUI you only have 10 days to file for your court hearing. When you have a free consultation with me I will file for your court hearing, no strings attached. EXPERIENCE MATTERS - Michelle received her Juris...

For 15 years, Geoff Dobbin has assisted independent inventors and other creators of intellectual property with protecting their “babies.” He understands just how invested you can feel after all the hard work that went into your creation. Although he founded Dobbin IP Law, P.C. when he moved to Utah in 2001, Mr. Dobbin has been practicing intellectual property law and representing creators in need of patents, copyrights and trademarks since 1998. With a degree in physics that gives him a solid scientific background to understand many different technical fields, he is quick on the uptake and easily grasps new...

Attorney Benjamin C. Durham received his law degree from Brigham Young University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, and has traveled extensively in South America. In the course of his career, he has defended several high-profile prosecutions in Las Vegas, including such defendants as the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, Aryan Warriors, and Rolling 60s Crips.

I am passionate about helping my clients obtain the recovery they deserve, solve problems, build their business, avoid future litigation, and resolve disputes when they arise. I have over twenty-one years' experience helping my clients navigate legal waters by providing consultation before legal problems arise, assistance once problems arrive, and hard-hitting representation to resolve them in court, as necessary. I have represented individuals with personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims as well as companies and their owners in various business-related claims in state and federal court. I work closely with clients to help relieve them of the burden...

Jarom Bangerter has practiced criminal law for over 17 years. He defends misdemeanor and felony cases in Utah, Salt Lake, Summit and Wasatch Counties. Bangerter Law Firm prides itself on a high level of communication and dedication to clients' defense. Mr. Bangerter is a former prosecutor and has tried over 60 jury trials. DUI Defense, DV Charges, Assault, Marijuana offenses, drug possession, sex crimes.

I graduated from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah in 2011. I started my career practicing intellectual property law, but then found my passion as a public defender. I worked for the Salt Lake County public defender's office for five years before leaving and beginning my own firm. Our firm is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and ensuring that our clients are well-informed. I want to make sure that my clients feel they are part of every step of the process and they know I've got their back.

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...

I received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in 2005 and a J.D. from The University of South Dakota in 2009. I have been practicing personal injury law as an attorney for over 5 years. Before law school, I worked at Siegfried and Jensen for over 4 years in various positions.

I have come to realize the issues and problems that a person has to go through when they are forced to deal with a personal injury. I found great pride helping people deal with their personal injuries and after a while decided I wanted to become an attorney...

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...

Wendy graduated in the top 1/4 of her class from the University of San Diego School of Law. Wendy graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management while being a devoted single parent and active community volunteer. As a result of her passion for the personal aspects that family and elder law provide, she has chosen to focus her practice to only those two areas. As a result, Wendy is able to stay abreast of the latest developments in family and elder law and is able to be efficient and focused for her clients. As a...

I am an experienced advocate who has great empathy for those I represent. Once I commit to take your case, you can be confident that I will give and devote all efforts to achieve your legal goals. If there is a way to do so I will find it. When applying for Social Security Disability, long term disability, short term disability, or workers’ compensation benefits, you need a qualified and knowledgeable attorney who will help you from the application process, to litigation and appeal, if necessary. I keep up on the latest developments in the law and on all applicable...

For 28 years, Ms. Cardenas has helped countless immigrants dealing with various legal issues like DACA, deportation, and family immigration. Immigration law can sometimes get complicated. Even the most experienced immigration attorney must constantly stay on top of changes in the laws and statutes. Over the years, Ms. Cardenas has utilized a comprehensive and personable approach to help my clients achieve their goals.

She is the daughter of The Honorable Raymond Cardenas, Retired, one of the first Mexican American Judges in the State of California, and founding member of the Mexican American Bar Association. Her mother is an immigrant...

Matt Wadsworth earned his Bachelor’s from the University of Utah in Economics where he graduated in the top ten percent of his class. Matt earned his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law, where he graduated in the top third of his class and earned the Cali Award in Real Estate Finance and Development and the top grade in Land Use and Development. Primary Practice Although, Matt has an extensive history in civil litigation and real estate transaction areas, his current primary focuses are in the areas of Family Law, Divorce, Child Support and Alimony. ...

For more than 25 years, Paul Waldron has been helping families protect the things that are most important to them. Let us help you. Call or e-mail us and tell us about your case. In all legal matters, our goal is to help clients understand their options so that clients can make informed decisions in order to protect themselves and to retain or regain balance in their lives. Paul has sought out broad life experience in order to be the most effective solution-finder for clients. Therefore, we are pleased to talk to any person about their...

Jack Helgesen has spent his career winning big victories for the underdog for over 38 years. He has fought for injury victims as a state and national leader of the largest injury law associations. He has also won some of the largest settlements in Utah. Early in his career, Mr. Helgesen won one of the first million-dollar awards in a Utah medical malpractice trial. As a consumer trial lawyer, Jack Helgesen and his partners won one of the largest class-action cases in the history of Utah in the case of Brumley v. Utah Tax Commission. As an appellate lawyer, Jack...

Ken Prigmore owns Prigmore Law and has been licensed in Utah since 2006. His focus is on Wills, Trusts and Probates. Ken is careful to give his clients pressure-free options and advice. When he isn't at work, you can usually find him spending time with his family. Their favorite local vacation spot is St. George, Utah.

Mr. Carpenter is the Managing Attorney of the Salt Lake City office of Wilner & O’Reilly. He is admitted to the Utah State Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Utah. Proficient in all areas of immigration law, Mr. Carpenter currently focuses on family-based immigration, employment-based, as well as U-Visas, 601 waivers, and investment-based immigration cases. Mr. Carpenter previously worked at the immigration firm of Thomas and Jefferies, PLLC in Phoenix, Arizona, and worked for the Executive Office for Immigration Review in Eloy and Phoenix, Arizona. He has authored multiple articles on immigration issues and regularly...

Ian Quiel is an experienced, respected, and professional trial attorney and public defender. Ian has successfully represented thousands of clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges.

Prior to partnering with Carson Pearson, Jeff Butler worked as corporate in-house counsel for companies in Utah and California. He has experience with real estate law, mortgage law, business law, and healthcare law. Mr. Butler grew up in Utah and California. He graduated from Brigham Young University where he graduated with University Honor Program. He attended the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University while also pursuing a master degree from the Romney Institute of Public Management. During law school, he externed for two federal judges, the Honorable Judge Benson and the Honorable Judge...

Cliff Venable has spent his entire legal career successfully representing people accused of crimes in Salt Lake County and the surrounding area. His career is built on exceptional criminal defense in the most complicated and routine cases. Cliff has successfully defended clients charged with everything from murder to possession of narcotics and he has a reputation in the community as an exceptional trial lawyer Every criminal case presents different issues, and your case will be handled by Cliff as his top priority. He listens and asks probing questions to develop the best legal strategy for your defense. Cliff has the experience...

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...

Scott Hilton is a registered patent attorney and a partner at Kunzler Law Group, PC. Scott and the rest of the Kunzler Law Group Team help large tech companies manage and expand their IP portfolios and help small startups get their IP off the ground. Scott joined Kunzler Law Group in February of 2006 after studying electrical and computer engineering at Brigham Young University. He attended law school at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. Prior to joining the firm, Scott performed patent and prior art research and analysis on the 3GPP wireless standard...

Based in Utah, William R. Rawlings & Associates are an accident, personal injury and wrongful death law firm. We know the methods, techniques and strategies used by insurance companies to reduce or deny claims and money awards to which victims are entitled. Insurance companies are in the business to make a profit, but we are in the business of protecting your rights and obtaining the largest settlement possible. We have many locations to serve you; however, if you cannot come to us we will come to you, your home, office or the hospital. The consultation is completely free.

William R. Rawlings...

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...

-Practice focused exclusively on serious personal injuries, automobile accidents, premises liability (slip and fall accidents), medical malpractice, and other severe injuries.

- Obtained numerous large injury settlements and awards, including one of the largest food poisoning cases to date.

- Regularly serve as Chairperson of pre-litigation screening panels for the Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing to review medical malpractice claims for merit.

- 18 years experience.

- Adjunct Professor teaching "Torts: Personal Injury Litigation" to paralegal students at Salt Lake Community College.

- Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor Degree, University of Utah. William H. Leary Scholar in...

Richard W. Jones graduated with his B.A. degree from BYU in 1979. He continued on to receive his J.D. Law degree from J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU in 1982. He began his career as an attorney in Ogden, Utah working for the law firm now called Helgesen, Houtz & Jones. Mr. Jones has specialized his practice around real estate law. He is one of the best choices in Utah for Homeowners Association law and Condominium Association Law. He has been giving seminars for the Utah Condominium and Homeowners Association since 1991. He is the President of the Utah Condominium and...

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...

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 part of Stone River Law, PLLC, a firm that provides top-quality legal services in areas of criminal defense, estate planning, and adoptions.

Craig Swapp is a personal injury attorney who is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Washington State. He has dedicated his legal career to helping people who have been seriously injured and families who have lost loved ones due to the negligent or wrongful actions. This includes accidents that involved pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, commercial trucks, buses, cars, and public transportation. Attorney Swapp is a former member of the Board of Governors for the Utah Association for Justice and is an active member of the Idaho, Utah, and Washington State Association for Justice. A long-time member of the...

Jason earned his undergraduate and a law degree from the University of Utah. Immediately upon graduating from law school, Jason and Steve formed the private practice of Schatz & Anderson, focusing on criminal and DUI defense. Since entering private practice, Jason has continued to study DUI defense, having completed both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Student Course as well as the NHTSA SFST Instructor Course.

Jason has also attended an Intoxilyzer Operator’s course and an Intoxilyzer Technician’s course to learn more about breath testing. He has also attended the Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement...

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...

Susanne Gustin is a top rated attorney in the state of Utah. With more than 24 years of experience as a trial attorney, Susanne Gustin has earned a reputation for aggressively defending her clients. Susanne is well-known for her involvement in high-profile cases with some cases receiving national coverage. She has obtained numerous acquittals and dismissals of charges for her clients and has successfully created a name for herself in the legal community. In addition to her reputation in the courtroom, Susanne Gustin has been recognized for her professional excellence by a number of organizations, including an AV rating from...

Daniel is an associate attorney with Amicus Law Firm. He is a 2015 graduate of the Creighton University School of Law, where he graduated summa cum laude. Prior to law school, Daniel worked with Amicus Financial Advisors, LLC. Daniel received his B.S. from Brigham Young University, where he graduated magna cum laude from the Marriott Business School of Management, with an emphasis in finance. Away from work, Daniel enjoys playing tennis, watching sports, and spending time with his wife Alisha and their four children.

Kara focuses her practice entirely on Plaintiff's Personal Injury. She feels strongly about helping those who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Her experience in defending insurance companies against personal injury claims provided her with important insights into how insurers prioritize and triage cases, and the lengths to which they will go to avoid paying out. This has helped her know how to frame a client's case, advocating for their needs, and getting the compensation they deserve.

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...