Civil Litigation

Litigators First. Advisors Always.

When a dispute can't be negotiated away, you want a team that lives in the courtroom. We handle civil litigation for individuals and small-to-medium Utah businesses — and we build every file as if it will be tried.

Contract and business disputes
Construction, property, and real estate claims
Insurance bad faith and coverage disputes
Appeals and post-judgment work

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What does a Utah civil litigation matters attorney do for your case?

Where we practice: All Utah courts, statewide
Consultation: Free and confidential
Office: 1085 W 9000 S, Suite #300, West Jordan, UT
Phone: (385) 275-6812

Written by Bret Rawson, Founding Partner · J.D., Utah State BarLegally reviewed by Nate NelsonPublished January 15, 2025 · Last reviewed July 15, 2026

How we approach a dispute

First we look for the fastest defensible exit — demand letter, mediation, or early settlement. If that fails, we move decisively into discovery and motion practice with a clear theory of the case.

Transactional work, litigation mindset

We also draft and review contracts, operating agreements, and settlements. Because we litigate, we know which clauses actually hold up when the relationship goes sideways.

Time matters. Don't wait to call.

Evidence disappears, witnesses move, and statutes of limitation start ticking the moment something goes wrong. Talk to a Utah attorney today.

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Sources and Utah legal authority

1.Utah Rules of Civil ProcedureUtah State Courts
2.Utah Rules of Appellate ProcedureUtah State Courts
3.Utah State Bar — Licensed attorney directoryUtah State Bar
4.Utah State Courts — Find a courtUtah State Courts

This page is general information about Utah law, not legal advice. Statutes and court rules change; confirm current text at the linked source or speak with a licensed Utah attorney about your situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle business disputes?

Yes — contract disputes, partnership breakups, construction claims, and collections for individuals and small-to-medium businesses.

Will my case go to trial?

Most civil cases settle, but they settle better when the other side knows you are prepared to try the case. We prepare every file that way.

How are fees structured?

Depending on the matter we offer hourly, flat-fee, and contingency arrangements. We'll tell you upfront which makes economic sense.

Where We Handle These Cases

Civil litigation matters across Utah

Nelson Jones handles civil litigation matters from our West Jordan office and in courthouses statewide. Choose your community below for local detail, or call (385) 275-6812 for a free, confidential review.

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Business or personal dispute anywhere in Utah?

Nelson Jones Legal represents Utahns in civil litigation matters from the Wasatch Front to Washington County. Our roots are here, our team lives here, and our courtrooms are the same ones you drive past on your way to work. When you hire us, you hire neighbors who know the local judges, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel — and who treat your case with the seriousness it deserves.

We proudly serve clients across West Jordan, Salt Lake City, St. George, Sandy, Draper, Riverton, Herriman, Ogden, Provo, Layton, Davis County, Utah County, and Washington County. Whether you live in a small Davis County neighborhood or run a business along the St. George corridor, our attorneys travel to you when it matters and stand beside you in every courtroom we enter.