$ 250-300 per hour
Dan is happily married to his lifelong love and high-school sweetheart. Together they have five amazing children. He loves the outdoors and is enthusiastic about fishing, backpacking, skiing, and golf. Despite the fact that he lives in Utah County, he is a devoted supporter of the University of Utah Utes.
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28 years
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$ 250-300 per hour
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Acquired: 1997
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175 W Canyon Crest Rd Ste 205, Alpine, UT, 84004-2016
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Posted by Jon | March 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Dan is an exceptional lawyer, with a vast degree of knowledge. He has helped me on multiple projects from setting up and structuring an entity to getting property deeded into my name. He is very meticulous, and is always looking out for the best interest of his clients. I feel more comfortable when I...
Posted by anonymous | March 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Dan was very good with us very understanding and he always stayed in touch with us through this whole process. My particular case was very frustrating because they would continually string the case out, but he really stayed with it and I was so glad he was my attorney. I would definitely use him agai...
Posted by Kathleen | March 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. McDonald has done legal work for our real estate firm. I would highly recommend him. He is honest, fair, very knowledable, and follows through. He knows the law in depth. His legal advise has guided us in our business. I am very grateful for the excellent work he did and grateful for the excepti...
Posted by David | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I've known Dan for over 20 years and have consulted with him on a number of projects. He is exceptional and everything you could ever want in an attorney. He's honest, open, thorough, determined, and personable with a great depth of knowledge and experience. In one specific case he prepared a contrac...
Posted by Trevor | February 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Dan McDonald has proven to be one of the best lawyers we have had the privilege to work with. From the onset he was very engaged in understanding our specific needs and situation. He took a very personal approach in addressing our case. Throughout the entire process he exemplified someone with exce...
"Dan is the consummate professional. We've worked on what you would consider opposite sides in deals and litigation matters. He understands and defends his client's interests and finds a way to accomplish what he must while maintaining a constructive and positive tone and interaction with the other side. The best part: he is careful with his words and is always true to them."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is very knowledgeable on the law of fair housing and reasonable accommodations. He does an excellent job preparing the case for court and handling the appeal issues."
"Dan represented a party in a very complicated federal equitable receivership with which I was involved. Dan adeptly represented his client with skill and professionalism. He is bright, conscientious, and knowledgeable in his field. I recommend him without reservation."
"Dan is an outstanding individual and a top notch lawyer. I have worked with Dan on cases, and he has worked for me. He is careful, diligent, detailed, bright, and an exceptional advocate!"
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Estate planning lawyer
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2013
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2012
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2011
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2010
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2009
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2008
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2005
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2004
Certificate of Achievement, ABA National Trial Academy
1997
Parker Award for Outstanding Performance in Jurisprudence, J. Reuben Clark Law School
1997
Excellence in Constitutional Law, Foundation Press
1997
Outstanding Accomplishments in Legal Research and Writing, Code-Co Publishing Co.
1997
Scholarly Writing Award, J. Reuben Clark Law School
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, McDonald Fielding PLLC
2007 - 2012
Partner, Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC
2005 - 2007
Owner, McDonald Law, PLLC
2003 - 2005
Shareholder, Kirton & McConkie
2000 - 2003
Associate, Kirton & McConkie
1997 - 2000
Associate, Nielsen & Senior
1995 - 1997
Law Clerk, Nielsen & Senior
1994 - 1995
Law Clerk, Utah Attorney General's Office
2005 - Present
Utah State Bar, Real Property SectionMember
1997 - Present
Utah State BarMember
1997 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Utah State Bar, Litigation SectionMember
2011 - 2011
Utah State Bar, Constitutional Law SectionPresident
Decree of judicial foreclosure and a $15.164 million judgment against the guarantors.
Summary judgment in my client's favor for $3,645,873.28
The case against my client was dismissed on a motion for judgment on the pleadings.
The lawsuit against my client was dismissed.
Alamar Ranch obtained a $5.4 million judgment against Boise County
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BS - Bachelor of Science
1992
A.S.
2013
Group Homes & the Fair Housing Act: You Don’t Always Have to Say “Yes”
2013
Group Homes & the Fair Housing Act: You Don’t Always Have to Say “Yes”
2012
Model Ordinances – Group Homes
2012
Fair Housing Act Landmines
2011
Group Homes: The Feds, The State and Your Zoning Ordinance
2011
Group Homes and the Fair Housing Act
2011
Fair Housing Act
2010
Documented Disclosure
1999
1997
English