Guiding Utah's landowners, municipalities, and businesses through land, water, and litigation matters with precision and care.
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Access, easements, entitlements, and land use approvals that keep projects moving.
Learn moreProperty, contract, and resource disputes prepared from day one to be trial-ready.
Learn moreAcquire, transfer, secure, and defend Utah water rights with clarity and predictability.
Learn moreRoads, rights-of-way, quiet title, and boundary issues resolved with precision.
Learn moreWon summary judgment in a trademark infringement action brought by a national outdoor retailer against an international beverage company, which was affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
After a 3-day bench trial, obtained a complete defense verdict in favor of Gold’s Gym, a national fitness center, facing a claim in excess of $13 million.
Obtained a complete defense verdict in favor BNSF Railway Co., a national railroad company, in a week-long jury trial involving potential liability in excess of $3 million.
After a 5-day jury trial, obtained a favorable result for an international solar panel company on a variety of ownership-related claims.
Successfully appealed to the Utah Court of Appeals reversing a dismissal based on a forum non-conveniens provision in an international franchise agreement.
Won appeal to the Arizona Court of Appeals reversing an arbitration award in violation of Arizona’s public policy.
Successfully appealed to the Kansas Supreme Court upholding client’s argument that a purported contract was invalid and unenforceable.
Successfully settled a quiet title and easement dispute for client to save the family 500-acre ranch.
Summary judgment granted in an improper derivative action in favor of a local Utah owner of luxury hotel suites and apartments.
Won summary judgment on a $500,000 claim in favor of real estate owners based on the statute of frauds.
Successfully settled construction defect case brought against our client, the developer, in a 100+ condominium development.
Successfully settled scores of trust, will, and contested estate cases collectively worth around $100 million in total value.
Won summary judgment in favor of a prestigious University in a trust dispute involving approximately $2 million in total assets.
Won dismissal of trust matter for being meritless and brought in bad faith, including an award of all attorneys’ fees.
Foundational, not flashy. Measured advice that lasts beyond today's dispute.
We stabilize complex projects and disputes.
Long-term stewardship of rights and resources.
Detail-focused strategy from intake through appeal.
Approachable advocates with deep domain knowledge. Featuring Duane and a litigation-ready team.
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Zealous advocate for clients from pre-suit through appeal, specializing in business, real estate and trust & estate matters.
Plain-English snapshots of recent outcomes.
Summit County
Established access and boundaries via declaratory relief and stipulated easement.
Salt Lake County
Bench trial judgment for landowner; damages and fees awarded; title cleared.
Wasatch Front
Secured change application and diligence extensions enabling phased supply build-out.
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