Ephraim Real Estate Lawyers

Bryan Johansen is a Shareholder in the firm’s litigation group. Mr. Johansen specializes in complex commercial litigation with particular emphasis in the areas of construction, insurance coverage, and breach of contract litigation.

Mr. Johansen strives to provide practical and cost effective solutions to difficult problems. He has settled and tried dozens of cases to successful resolution for oil and gas, construction, direct sales, hospitality, transportation, finance, and healthcare industries. His experience includes claims for construction defect and delay for owners and contractors, toxic tort defense, road disputes (public rights of way, prescriptive easements, adverse possession), non-competition agreements, tortious interference, and HIPAA...

Lamont Richardson, a member of the firm’s business and finance group. He specializes his practice in the areas of commercial finance and real estate.

Mr. Richardson has been continually recognized by Utah Business magazine as one of Utah’s Legal Elite for his work in real estate. He has also been continuously named one of the top real estate lawyers in Utah by Chambers’ America’s Leading Business Lawyers and by Mountain States Super Lawyers.

Prior to joining Parr Brown, Mr. Richardson was an associate with Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft in North Carolina for four years. In 1998, he earned a B.A....

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.

Stephen Christiansen tries jury and bench trials and litigates appeals in the state and federal courts. No subject matter is off limits. He represents companies and individuals as plaintiffs and defendants in securities, contracts, intellectual property, real estate, personal injury, property damage, eminent domain, commercial, corporate, LLC, partnership, products liability, insurance, criminal defense, negligent and intentional torts, energy, tax, employment, bankruptcy, and any other matter tried in the courts. He is recognized as one of the top lawyers in Utah and the Mountain States.

Scott advises companies and individuals regarding business transactions and personal planning. Representative transactions include formation and operation of various business entities, private placement memorandums for fundraising, exempt securities, public company reporting and compliance, formation and qualification of charitable organizations, real estate transactions, asset protection strategies for individuals and businesses, wills, trusts and death tax planning, and settling and administering estates and trusts. Scott has represented natural resource companies, construction companies, multi-level marketing companies, small and large private estates, publicly supported charities with foreign operations, and clients with substantial offshore assets.

Prior to opening Utah Lease Law, Dean served as in-house counsel for a national commercial real estate owner and developer, where he performed virtually all legal and pre-development responsibilities in connection with the acquisition, entitlement, development, leasing and disposition of single-tenant and shopping center projects from 1 to 40 acres in multiples states. For complete profile and services visit www.UtahLeaseAttorney.com

Paul is a Utah attorney and licensed CPA practicing in the areas of Tax, Business, Estate Planning, Wills, Trust, Probate, and Real Estate. Paul has experience in a wide array of transactions.

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, business advising, and asset protection. Frequent speaker at conferences on business, trust, estate planning and tax planning...

Robert Rosing has extensive HOA and condominium law experience representing associations, owners, and developers. Robert has successfully represented homeowners in various disputes against HOAs in matters such as obtaining reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act, helping owners rent their unit despite the HOA's attempt to enforce rental restrictions, and aiding an owner in overcoming the imposition of thousands of dollars in fines for alleged violations. On the association side, Robert specializes in drafting new rules and regulations, making amendments to CC&Rs, and helping board members understand laws including the reserve law and the new insurance laws. No matter is...

Quinn is one of the founding members of Morris Sperry and heads up the Morris Sperry collections team. Quinn brings tremendous depth in community association cases involving bankruptcy, including collection matters where owners file for bankruptcy relief. He is responsible for the oversight of the collection practice at Morris Sperry and has entered appearances in over 200 bankruptcy cases. He is unmatched in his experience and ability to navigate the special rules and procedures applicable to collection matters involving bankruptcy cases. Quinn's practice also includes all aspects of community association law including document rewrites, litigation, and governance issues.

A native of Las Vegas, Brittni graduated from the University of Arizona,magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Brittni then returned to Las Vegas and attended law school at UNLV where she was involved in moot court competitions and externed for the Nevada Supreme Court. Following law school Brittni clerked for the Honorable Ronald Israel in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada and later practiced civil litigation. Presently, Brittni practices in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, and guardianship, general business matters and civil litigation. Outside of the office, Brittni enjoys spending time with her...

John Morris is one of Utah’s foremost attorneys in the field of community association law. His practice includes all aspects of community association law, including governing document drafting and rewrites, governance issues, complex litigation, governing document enforcement, new association development and turnover, disputes between owners and associations, and construction defect related disputes.

Bruce Nelson
Principal Attorney

Bruce Nelson is the founder and principal attorney of The Nelson Law Firm, PLLC. Bruce focuses his practice on business & civil litigation, family law, alternative dispute resolution, business and corporate matters, personal injury and many others.

Bruce works closely with clients to achieve their desired legal solutions. Such results are frequently obtained through negotiation as opposed to litigation although each matter has its own unique characteristics.

Before founding Nelson Law in 2004, Bruce utilized his extensive business and corporate experience in new product and new business development, training, along with conducting needful discovery for mergers and...

Grew up a musician in Las Vegas. Went back to school and obtained accounting degree at UNLV. Then was accepted to law school at BYU. Graduated and passed Utah State Bar in 1978 and have practiced law throughout the state of Utah ever since. Sang with Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Taught college at Washington Institute of Graduates Studies. Written two articles for Utah State Bar Journal and published two books. Have five children, two grandchildren. Passionate about justice and the law.

Melyssa graduated from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in the top of her class. Her prior experience in employment law, bankruptcy law, and commercial litigation give her a well-rounded perspective when advising community association clients. She has represented community associations in a large variety of matters including enforcement matters, governing document rewrites and amendments, and Fair Housing Act compliance disputes. She also represents developers and builders in their operation of community associations during the control period and in complicated legal disputes related to the development of lots. Melyssa has demonstrated a long term commitment to the...

DAVID P. HIRSCHI is a manager and owner of HIRSCHI STEELE & BAER, PLLC. Mr. Hirschi’s practice emphasizes general business transactions, residential and commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, and land use planning; negotiation and documentation of project, construction, permanent and lease financing; the preparation and interpretation of commercial, industrial, office and retail leases; title insurance litigation; foreclosures and workouts of troubled loans and developments; real estate investment and land use planning strategies; and general estate and trust planning. Mr. Hirschi is the current Chair and member of the Board of Directors of the Utah Land Use Institute and...

I became an attorney so I could help others transform complex business, estate, or dispute issues into practical and straightforward solutions. I intentionally work on both the transactional (writing contracts, drafting wills, organizing businesses) and litigation (lawsuits, mediations, demands) sides of the law in order to best understand how to prevent and solve problems. In my estate planning and business law practice, I help families, individuals, and businesses. I represent clients with the development of an estate plan which might include trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents. I also counsel clients in probate and trust administration matters. Outside...

Steve Glauser practices in the Litigation practice group. He has experience in various areas of litigation including commercial litigation, construction litigation, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, intellectual property and copyright litigation, tort and personal injury.

Mr. Glauser earned his Juris Doctor from the George Washington University Law School where he was a George Washington Scholar and a member of The George Washington Law Review, the George Washington Mock Trial Board, and an Executive Committee Member and Problem Author for the Religious Freedom Moot Court Competition. He received his B.A. from the University of Utah where he was named Captain of the Men’s Lacrosse...

Saunders Law is a small, boutique law firm located in Park City, Utah. At Saunders Law, we are committed to pursuing innovative, creative, and progressive approaches to solve your legal issues and problems. We offer services in business and contract law, landlord/tenant law, and DUI defense. As a small firm, we are able to provide exceptional and professional representation to our clients without losing a personal connection.

I'm a graduate of the University of La Verne College of Law in Ontario, CA. I practice law in Salt Lake City, Utah with a focus on immigration law. I speak English and Spanish.

Steve advises business owners and individual in incorporating their ventures, acquiring existing businesses, negotiating contractual relationships, resolving partnership disputes, real estate, recapitalization, mergers, acquisitions, and the structuring of financing instruments. Prior to joining Vantus, Steve worked with Hirschi Christensen, PLLC, Cottonwood Capital, LLC and Cherokee & Walker, LLC, a private equity firm, all located in Salt Lake City, Utah. As in-house counsel at Cottonwood Capital, Steve was integral in the acquisition of over $400MM in national commercial real estate and in the formation of Cottonwoods acquisitions, management, development and financing arms.

Brandon Myers was selected by his peers as one of Utah Business magazine's 2014 Utah Legal Elite in "Up & Coming - Real Estate." He graduated with Honors in 2006 from the S. J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. He served on the Utah Law Review as an Articles Editor. His practice has focused on litigation, although he routinely advises community association and owner clients on general matters. Brandon has tremendous litigation experience at both the trial and appellate level. Brandon has litigated hundreds of cases and has regularly been appointed by insurance companies to defend...

Cameron J. Cope primarily focuses on Estate Planning, Tax Resolution, Personal Injury and Business-related law.

Cameron received his Juris Doctorate from the Sandra Day O’connor College of Law at Arizona State University. During law school, Mr. Cope completed a judicial externship for the honorable Judge George Nielsen of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona. Notably, Mr. Cope was selected for an internship in Seoul, South Korea, serving as a legal intern with an international law firm where he assisted with multinational transactions and contracts. Prior to law school, Mr. Cope graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass...

Joseph Pia is lead counsel on complex litigation cases in the areas of intellectual property, entertainment law, and commercial litigation. His peers have rated him as a Legal Elite and Super Lawyer, for having a high-degree of recognition and professional achievement. For over a decade, Mr. Pia has aggressively represented both plaintiffs and defendants. He is known for litigating a $60 million securities case through to the Utah Supreme Court and prevailing; and tens of millions of dollars in multi-jurisdictional cases. Last year, Mr. Pia represented parties in more patent suits than any other attorney in the State of Utah....