Department profile
Snell & Wilmer LLP

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Utah

Share profile

Snell & Wilmer LLP

Rankings

About

Provided by Snell & Wilmer LLP

Snell & Wilmer’s real estate attorneys provide a comprehensive approach to legal services for the real estate industry. The firm’s attorneys assist with real estate projects that range in size from single-tract transactions to multi-use developments and planned communities covering thousands of acres.

Having a large, comprehensive real estate lawyer team allows the firm’s attorneys to focus their work on a range of practice areas including:

  • Acquisitions and dispositions
  • Project development services
  • Project management services
  • Specialized project services
  • Real estate finance

Noteworthy matters include the following representation:

  • Private equity firm Interwest Capital in acquisition of $36 million multi-family southern California property
  • Snell & Wilmer represents Microbrewery Mission brewery in acquisition by California investment company

As one of the largest law firms in the western U.S., Snell & Wilmer’s real estate attorneys have been involved in many high-profile projects throughout the region, nationally and internationally. The firm works with leaders in a broad range of industries, including real estate, healthcare, hospitality, banking, telecommunications, construction and natural resources.

With 100+ attorneys practicing in the areas of real estate, construction and commercial finance in the firm’s Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Mexico offices, Snell & Wilmer can offer clients customized solutions tailored to their needs.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Real Estate - Utah

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Snell & Wilmer LLP is valued by clients for the breadth of its real estate offering, which encompasses acquisitions, leasing, real estate finance, and zoning and land use work. The firm also provides counsel on development projects, including financing and leasing issues. Lawyers in the group have additional experience in handling disputes regarding real estate and construction contracts, and also garner praise for their expertise in the renewable energy sector.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Snell & Wilmer advised Artspace on the $25 million acquisition and financing of the development of its project aimed at establishing affordable housing in Salt Lake City.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The Snell & Wilmer team in real estate is knowledgeable, attentive and thinks outside the box.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • Snell & Wilmer offers absolute subject-matter experts who are extremely easy to coordinate with. They provide quality work on a timely basis and are plugged in on the local and state levels.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • The real estate team at Snell & Wilmer have a positive attitude, are professional and are willing to take on difficult tasks. Their turnaround time is quick.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • Snell & Wilmer is incredibly practical and commercial. The firm understands which issues pose real potential risk and focuses its counsel on the items that have the most impact on us.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • Snell & Wilmer is very in tune with the market and the potential impacts of external decisions on our business.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Elizabeth Evensen
    Elizabeth Evensen

    Elizabeth Evensen

    Elizabeth Evensen has expertise in public infrastructure, dealing with the acquisition, development and construction elements of such projects. She also advises developers on renewable energy sites.

    • Elizabeth Evensen is a wonderful attorney who is very connected to our team.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

    • Elizabeth is fantastic to work with.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    View profile
  • Wade Budge
    Wade Budge

    Wade Budge

    Wade Budge regularly represents purchasers, investors and sellers in a wide variety of local real estate transactions. He is also recognized for his wider land use expertise and strength in negotiating with state and local government.

    • I cannot imagine not having Wade on our projects.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

    • Wade Budge understands our business, ownership and values. He knows how to get to the heart of the issue quickly and provides useful advice. His reputation and connections in the community open doors for us.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

    • I honestly cannot say enough good things about Wade Budge. I have huge respect for him.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    View profile
  • Craig T. Jenson
    Craig T. Jenson

    Craig T. Jenson

    Craig Jenson represents a wide variety of clients, including lenders, landowners, developers, general contractors and suppliers, in transactional matters pertaining to real estate and construction.

    • Craig Jenson is smart, professional and good to work with.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

    • Our team relies so heavily on Craig Jenson. He is an exceptional lawyer who always understands the full picture of our transactions.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Snell & Wilmer LLP (3)

Utah

Members

Provided by Snell & Wilmer LLP

Snell & Wilmer LLP has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership