Congratulations to Parr Brown’s five practice groups and nineteen attorneys who have been recognized in Chambers USA Guide 2025 in Utah!
This is the first year that Chambers USA in Utah has included a category for Construction Law. Parr Brown’s Construction Law practice was ranked Band 1, and shareholders David Johansen, James Wright, and Stephen Hale were individually ranked in the category. Survey respondents noted that “Parr Brown has our best interests in mind and tailors our solutions with those in mind.”
Ranked Band 1 in the Litigation: General Commercial category is Parr Brown’s Commercial Litigation group. The practice was described as “extraordinarily diligent” and “a great firm with good class action and other litigation experience.” Ranked Parr Brown shareholders for this category include Jonathan Hafen, Robert Clark, Jeffrey Hunt, and Stephen Hale.
The Firm’s Real Estate practice was also ranked Band 1 in the Real Estate category. “Parr Brown Gee are the go-to and most respected real estate attorneys in our market. Their depth of experience is unsurpassed,” research respondents said. Ranked Parr Brown leaders in this practice include David Gee, Robert McConnell, Lamont Richardson, and Barton Gertsch.
Parr Brown’s Natural Resources practice was ranked Band 2 in the Natural Resources and Environment-Utah category. The team was acclaimed for its “multifaceted capabilities” and for its “impeccable service and responsiveness.” Shareholders Steven Christiansen, Daniel Jensen, Martin Banks, Matthew Jensen, and Kassidy Wallin were individually ranked in this category.
In the Corporate/M&A category, the Firm’s practice group ranked in Band 2, and was noted for its team of “sophisticated and experienced” attorneys. Ranked attorneys in this category include Seth King, Doug Waddoups and Michael Schefer.
Shareholder Cheylynn Hayman was individually ranked by Chambers USA Guide 2025 in the Labor & Employment category for Utah, where survey respondents noted her “depth of knowledge that is extraordinary,” as well as her advice, judgment and responsiveness.
Chambers USA Guide is published by Chambers and Partners and is widely recognized throughout the legal field as one of the most authoritative, well researched reference sources for those seeking the top legal services providers.
