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Parr Brown Gee & Loveless, A Professional Corporation

Litigation: General Commercial

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Parr Brown Gee & Loveless, A Professional Corporation

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Parr Brown’s commercial litigation attorneys are nationally recognized for their successes in numerous high-stakes litigation cases across the U.S. In fact, many Parr Brown attorneys are admitted to practice in state courts in jurisdictions in addition to Utah, as well as in federal district courts throughout the U.S., in U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, and before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Recent Examples Of Successful Business Litigation Cases:
  • Obtained a seven-figure settlement for the minority owner of a company previously locked into a battle over ownership and control.
  • Achieved a verdict in excess of $15 million for a property owner in a
     dispute with the Utah Department of Transportation, which was upheld on appeal.
  • Parr Brown attorneys successfully defended a Japanese multinational
    client involved in a patent infringement dispute, where the plaintiff
    sought $75 million.
  • Successfully defeated a motion for an injunction within two weeks of being retained to represent Firefly.
  • Successfully represented Energy Solutions Inc. in the Federal False Claims case United States ex rel. Roger Lemmon, Patrick Cole, and Kyle Gunderson vs. Envirocare of Utah.
Common Commercial Litigation Services We’ve Provided:
  • ​ERISA Litigation
  • Intellectual property litigation
  • Contract disputes
  • Media & First Amendment litigation
  • Construction litigation

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Litigation: General Commercial - Utah

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What the Team is Known For

Parr Brown Gee & Loveless is a well-known Utah firm with a seasoned and respected litigation department. The firm is active in bankruptcy, securities and commercial contract litigation, with its diverse caseload also encompassing construction, defamation claims and First Amendment issues. It is often sought out by clients to tackle complex tax fraud lawsuits.

Work Highlights

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  • Parr Brown acted as receiver for Rust Rare Coin in litigation arising from a Ponzi scheme.

Strengths

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  • Parr Brown provides value, intelligence and consistency.

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  • Parr Brown is very responsive and provides excellent legal services.

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  • The attorneys at Parr Brown are deeply knowledgeable about the diverse areas of law.

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  • Parr Brown has great all-around capabilities.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jonathan O Hafen
    Band 1Jonathan O Hafen

    Jonathan O Hafen

    Jonathan Hafen maintains a broad litigation practice across a range of industries, advising on matters such as fraud, insurance claims and breaches of contract.

    • Jonathan is highly responsive and ensures I am happy.

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    • Jonathan Hafen is extremely well connected with the Bar and the Bench and has superb insights into litigation matters.

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    • Jon Hafen is more than our company lawyer. He has been our defender and our support system. He has been so much more than anyone expects when retaining counsel.

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  • Band 2Jeffrey J Hunt
    Band 2Jeffrey J Hunt

    Jeffrey J Hunt

    Jeffrey Hunt is a go-to lawyer for media and entertainment clients facing big-ticket disputes, bringing to bear significant expertise in First Amendment claims as well as IP litigation.

    • Jeff is the premier First Amendment lawyer in Utah. A commitment to freedom of the press is in his bones, and he has done more good work in that space than anyone else in the state.

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    • Jeff Hunt is a steady hand through a storm.

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  • Band 3Robert S Clark
    Band 3Robert S Clark

    Robert S Clark

    Robert Clark attracts a broad roster of clients with his strong trial practice, which also includes arbitration proceedings. He acts in single-plaintiff and class actions involving issues such as IP infringements, antitrust issues and securities law.
  • Band 3Stephen E W Hale
    Band 3Stephen E W Hale

    Stephen E W Hale

    Stephen Hale has a civil litigation practice that is complemented by particular experience in construction and insurance coverage disputes. He also acts in cases involving tax issues.
  • Band 4David C Reymann
    Band 4David C Reymann

    David C Reymann

    David Reymann is a highly experienced litigator who regularly represents clients in defamation and freedom of speech disputes.

    • David Reymann is an invaluable asset to us.

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    • If I ever get sued again, David Reymann is my first call.

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