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Ballard Spahr LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : Utah


Ballard Spahr LLP

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With more than 250 attorneys in 15 offices nationwide, Ballard Spahr’s top-flight litigation practice is the firm's largest. It draws from a deep bench of skilled and experienced litigators who vigorously represent clients around the country in a wide range of civil, criminal, and administrative matters.

Our Utah presence is unique because our attorneys handle complex litigation in business, real estate, intellectual property, employment and corporate governance matters, among others. We are able to service clients from beginning to end and take the time to understand our clients industry and their litigation challenges. Within litigation, our Utah lawyers are best known for:

·        Employment Litigation and IP

·        Special Improvement District (Dirt-Bond) Litigation

·        Consumer Financial Services and Mortgage Banking Litigation

·        Governmental Practice

·        Real Estate and Construction Litigation

·        Appellate Work

·        Bankruptcy

·        Receivership Practice

·        White Collar Criminal Practice

·        Consumer litigation/class action defense

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Utah

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Ballard Spahr possesses a substantial litigation department offering a wide range of expertise. The firm is particularly active in employment litigation, as well as matters concerning real estate and financial services. It is also notable for representing clients in arbitration. The team is frequently sought out to act on complex negligence and fraud claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Ballard Spahr represented Allianz in a dispute regarding negligent retirement planning advice.

Strengths

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  • Ballard Spahr is very responsive and proactive in the counsel they provide.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Ballard Spahr has a good ability to handle both simple and complex sophisticated matters with equal care and knowledge.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Ballard Spahr is adept at handling litigation across multiple jurisdictions.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Ballard Spahr has a deep, national bench with expertise in essentially every area of practice.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Mark Gaylord
    Band 2Mark Gaylord

    Mark Gaylord

    Mark Gaylord's impressive civil litigation caseload includes disputes involving distressed assets, corporate agreements and construction law. He also regularly assists clients with debt restructuring litigation and employment disputes.
    • Mark is a great litigator and business adviser.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 3Melanie Vartabedian
    Band 3Melanie Vartabedian

    Melanie Vartabedian

    Melanie Vartabedian is a go-to litigator for a range of matters, including real estate, securities and financial services disputes.
    • Melanie is an excellent lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

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