
Litigation: General Commercial
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Provided by Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Backed by a national team, Michael Best’s Utah Commercial Litigation team has 10 dedicated commercial litigators in our Salt Lake City and Cottonwood Heights offices.
Successfully resolving commercial disputes requires understanding our client’s business and the local civil laws shaping outcomes. We work tirelessly to develop a litigation strategy focused on our client’s overall business goals and needs, not just the case at hand.
We aim to assist clients in avoiding litigation and exploring alternative dispute resolution methods whenever feasible, effectively minimizing costs and disruption of their operations. However, when litigation becomes necessary, we stand ready with the experience and bench strength to navigate all phases of the legal process.
From comprehensive pre-suit assessment to adept handling of discovery, motions practice, settlement negotiations, arbitration or trial proceedings, and appellate work, our skilled trial lawyers possess the knowledge of Utah and federal courts to achieve favorable outcomes.
We have experience litigating cases in state and federal courts and before arbitration panels, helping our clients resolve a wide array of commercial disputes, such as:
- Contract disputes
- Securities cases
- Violations of Utah trade secrets
- Construction disputes
- Business litigation
- Personal injury
- Appellate
- Tortious interference, fraud, and other business torts
- Trade secrets and unfair competition
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Work Highlights
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Michael Best & Friedrich represented Xlear in connection with allegations of false advertising relating to claims that its saline nasal spray treated COVID-19.
Strengths
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Michael Best & Friedrich always has an expert available to answer any questions we may have.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAMichael Best & Friedrich has always managed the complex issues we give them in a quick, efficient way.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThe firm excels at attorney-client communication.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAMichael Best & Friedrich is able to quickly understand the needs of the client.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Evan Strassberg
Evan Strassberg is well placed to assist clients in commercial disputes. His client roster includes those from the real estate, healthcare, and engineering sectors.
Evan Strassberg is fantastic in executing strategic vision and providing analyses. He provides findings in line with the direction given to him.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAI highly recommend Evan Strassberg to anyone.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Richard Ensor
Richard Ensor is an experienced litigator with additional capability in mediation and arbitration. Band 4 
Band 4 
Steven J. Joffee
Steven Joffee is managing partner of the firm's Utah offices. He acts on behalf of clients at the trial and appellate levels on matters including intellectual property, contract and breach of fiduciary duty cases.
Steven Joffee is reliable and provides fantastic communication.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSASteven Joffee provides excellent strategy and advice. He is willing to have difficult conversations that help us make informed decisions.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP (3)
Members
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Michael Barnhill

Ethan Bercot

Ashlee Burton

Anne Freeland

Bradley Madsen

Melinda Morgan

Evan Strassberg

Richard Ensor
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Evan Strassberg
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Steven J. Joffee
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Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: General Commercial
Location: Wisconsin
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