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Parsons Behle & Latimer is a well-established regional firm with one of the largest litigation teams in the Mountain West, practicing before federal and state courts, administrative agencies and arbitration panels across the nation. Its expertise covers the full spectrum of commercial litigation, including bankruptcy, land use and false advertising matters. The firm also fields an active white-collar criminal defense practice. It is additionally experienced in claims relating to alleged breaches of fiduciary duty.
Work Highlights
- Parsons Behle & Latimer defended Te-Moak tribal members before the Utah federal district court in a RICO lawsuit.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have been extraordinarily satisfied and extremely pleased by their ability to understand the local landscape."
"The team was professional and gave us good direction and advice."
"Their litigation team is incredible. They keep me completely posted on everything that is happening and they are very responsive when I have any issues."
"We have been extraordinarily satisfied and extremely pleased by their ability to understand the local landscape."
"The team was professional and gave us good direction and advice."
"Their litigation team is incredible. They keep me completely posted on everything that is happening and they are very responsive when I have any issues."
Notable Practitioners
Francis Wikstrom is a highly experienced lawyer who regularly represents clients in public law proceedings and commercial disputes. He is well placed to handle land use and environmental cases.
Julianne Blanch is a go-to lawyer for both commercial and medical malpractice litigation. She is well placed to handle disputes such as breaches of fiduciary duty.
Erik Christiansen is a fine choice of litigator for disputes such as securities fraud class actions, false advertising claims and investigations into insider trading. He also has notable experience working on arbitration proceedings.
"Erik is a great counselor. He really looks at the cases and I trust his advice."
"He is able to maintain his composure and his familiarity with the personalities, and the practice in the Utah district is outstanding."
Brandon Mark enters the rankings due to his litigation work, which encompasses commercial disputes and government contract issues as well as cases involving the FCA.
"Brandon has been great. He always listens to concerns and is there to guide us in the right direction with professionalism."
"He has a very good analytical mind and broke down the different ways things could go. He was really good at discussing those issues at a high level."
Michael Bailey practices across both Arizona and Utah, handling a range of civil litigation. He regularly advises on land use and environmental law mandates, including those involving administrative proceedings.
Nathan Thomas assists a broad client base with commercial dispute resolution.