Department profile
Kirton McConkie

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Utah


Kirton McConkie

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About

Provided by Kirton McConkie

As one of the largest and strongest groups of real estate attorneys in Utah, Kirton McConkie has amassed a depth of experience handling real estate acquisition, disposition, and development. Projects include the purchase, entitlement, and construction of complex mixed-use developments, retail and shopping mall developments, office buildings, residential communities, apartment and condominium complexes, industrial projects, and timeshare properties. In addition, our real estate lawyers have extensive experience in the acquisition, sale, and management of ranching and agricultural properties.

Our real estate attorney mixed-use expertise is highlighted by its significant role in the development of the largest retail, office, and residential development ever undertaken in Utah—City Creek Center—which has significantly revitalized downtown Salt Lake City.

Our Real Estate section has substantial experience in all aspects of zoning and land use issues, eminent domain, condemnation, and commercial leasing as well as a wealth of experience in real estate financial transactions, including commercial mortgages, other borrowing and lending transactions, workouts, loan modifications, re-financings, and foreclosures.

Our attorneys also have significant experience in all aspects of water law and are involved in myriad environmental issues, including wetlands, Brownfield sites, and other properties with environmental impacts or concerns.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Utah

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Kirton McConkie maintains a strong reputation in Salt Lake City. Experienced advising on mixed-use and retail developments, the firm is also well equipped to handle transactions concerning office buildings, residential communities and industrial projects. It provides both local and national representation, acting for non-profit organizations as well as commercial clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Kirton McConkie advised Black Hill on a $100 million development project concerning the construction of a property with around 168 lots.

Strengths

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  • Kirton McConkie have a superb, deeply experienced real estate practice that is highly aware of my concerns and needs. They give remarkable advice.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • We are very pleased with Kirton McConkie's ability to pull in subject-matter experts across their team.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Kirton McConkie understands complex design and construction issues in the U.S., keeps up with the latest industry developments and proposes excellent solutions to arising concerns.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • The Kirton McConkie team is knowledgeable, provides great legal advice and is flexible in making sure that we are able to get the legal help we need.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Loyal Hulme
    Band 1Loyal Hulme

    Loyal Hulme

    Loyal Hulme acts on behalf of borrowers and lenders on real estate deals across a range of sectors as well as high-value development projects. He is well placed to advise on leasing, acquisitions and construction matters.

    • Loyal Hulme offers outstanding leadership skills and real estate entitlement expertise.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Loyal is fantastic to work with. Not only does he provide excellent legal services, but he also has an exceptional ability to build rapport with other parties to our transactions, which is invaluable in resolving concerns and moving deals forward.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Loyal is excellent in his client service approach.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Loyal Hulme is a fantastic, highly sophisticated real estate attorney. He has handled dozens of high-value, complex transactions for us.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 4Eric Robinson
    Band 4Eric Robinson

    Eric Robinson

    Eric Robinson is well regarded for handling various real estate transactional matters, including large-scale acquisitions and purchase agreements. He also advises on mixed-use developments.

    • Eric Robinson is easy to work with and super knowledgeable about real estate transactions.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Eric Robinson is an excellent attorney.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Kirton McConkie (2)

Utah

Members

Provided by Kirton McConkie

  • Lisa Arbogast

  • Christopher E. Bramhall

  • Peter D. Christofferson

  • Bryce K. Dalton

    Head of Department

  • Daniel Dansie

  • Xanna DeGooyer

  • Spencer Eastwood

  • James E. Ellsworth

  • Ryan B. Frazier

  • Jansen Gunther

  • Erik R. Hamblin

  • Cameron M. Hancock

  • Paul G. Hawkins

  • Larry S. Jenkins

  • Parker R. Jenkins

  • Allison P. Johanson

  • John B. Lindsay

  • Lauren Malner

  • Gregory S. Moesinger

  • Kaitlyn S. Montague

  • Chase Nielsen

  • Joseph V. Osmond

  • Matthew M. Pruitt

  • Jessica Rancie

  • Erin M. Reid

  • Peter C. Schofield

  • Taylor M. Smith

  • Josh Sundloff

  • Robert D. Walker

  • Ryan T. Wallace

  • Steven L. Whitehead

  • David S. Wilson

  • Dallin Checketts

  • David Gardner

  • Kirk Grimshaw

  • Hong Her

  • Samuel Parry

  • James Pratt

  • Amanda Todd

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