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4.6 /5.0
8 Client Reviews
$ 325-325 per hour
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Diana J Huntsman
also known as Diana Jensen Huntsman
About Diana
Biography
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Alimony
14%
Appeals
14%
18 years | 12 cases
Child Custody
14%
Divorce and Separation
14%
32 years | 228 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in Utah for 31 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Huntsman | Lofgran | Walton | Easter pllc
623 E. Fort Union Blvd., #201, SLC (Midvale), UT, 84047
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623 E. Fort Union Boulevard, Suites 108 and 201, Salt Lake City, UT, 84047
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Posted by Mary | September 05, 2018 | Divorce & Separation
Amazing Lawyer!
Diana Huntsman is amazing. She helped me with a difficult divorce and subsequent lawsuit. She is knowledgeable about every aspect of the law and knows exactly how and what to do. This is a fantastic law firm.
Diana Huntsman
Replied last September 05, 2018Thanks Mary! I appreciate the opportunity to have worked with you. :) I know it was a difficult time in your life, but I truly enjoyed getting to know you!!
Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2014 | Mediation
Divorce lawyer
When in mediation, she let me handle most of the deliberation. She did not intervene as much as she should have. When I asked her about that, she said I was doing a good job. When writing up the agreement for the mediation, she added something that we did not discuss, nor agree upon. When going o...
Diana Huntsman
Replied last September 08, 2014I am so sorry you feel I cost you money, and that I did not represent you well at mediation. I care about each of my clients, and fight to represent each of you to the best of my abilities. It saddens me to learn of a client who does not feel I represented them well. Regarding the specifics of your complaint, I'm somewhat confused. I typically handle the entire discussion for my client during the joint portion of mediation (when the other side is present). I almost never let my client handle those discussions. On the other hand, when we're in private meetings with just us and the mediator, a client can (of course) say whatever they like. However, those discussions aren't disclosed to the other side. As for decisions in mediation, I talk to my client at length during our private meetings about what I think we should propose, and whether or not I think the terms the other side is proposing are in their best interest. We also talk about whether I think they could do better in Court than what is being proposed. That being said, the ultimate decision regarding what terms to propose and what terms to accept, is always my client's. I give my best advice; however, a client can follow that advice or not. Ethically, attorneys are required to respect their client's right to make settlement decisions, because those decisions involve their life, not ours. As for adding terms to the mediation papers which weren't agreed to, again, I'm confused. If a case is resolved in mediation, there was a written agreement prepared, edited, read by the parties, by the attorneys, and by the mediator, and then signed. If the terms weren't agreed to, why would you sign? Why wouldn't the mediator intervene? You indicate that I said the additional term was "Utah law," but that I was mistaken. I would greatly appreciate you explaining this part further. Having handled family law cases for 20 years, I like to think I know the law inside and out. However, I also realize I'm human. If there is an area where I have a mistaken understanding of the law, I would genuinely welcome being educated, so that I can avoid making a similar mistake with another client. If I did not make a mistake, I would also welcome the opportunity to show you the law that applies, so you will at least, hopefully, feel better about how your case was resolved. Regardless, I appreciate your feedback. I hope you have been able to move forward from your divorce in a positive way, and I wish you the best.
Diana J Huntsman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Diana as opposing counsel on a number of cases over the years and she has always done an amazing and very competent job representing her clients."
"Diana is easy to work with. She represents her clients well in front of the court. She is smart about the strengths of her case and she uses those strengths well."
"Diana is an excellent and caring family law attorney. Her attention to detail is fantastic. She was always a pleasure to work with and does the best job possible for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer and would recommended services to any client."
Julie Nelson
Unknown lawyer
Steve Christensen
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
Cum Laude, Utah State University
1988
Magna Cum Laude, Snow College
1987
2nd Place, Economics, Phi Beta Lambda, National
1987
1st Place, Economics, Phi Beta Lambda, Utah
1987
4th Place, Business Law, Phi Beta Lambda, Utah
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Managing Partner, Huntsman, Lofgran & Fuller, PLLC
1900 - Present
Of Counsel, Huntsman | Lofgran | Walton PLLC
1996 - 2005
Managing Partner, Diana J. Huntsman & Assocs., PLLC
1995 - 1996
Managing Partner, Mangum, Holt & Huntsman., LLLC
1994 - 1995
Associate, Mangum & Holt
1993 - 1994
Judicial Extern, Judge J. Thomas Greene,, Utah Federal District Court
1991 - 1994
Legal Intern, Mangum & Holt
Associations
1994 - Present
Utah State Bar, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
1988 - Present
Phi Kappa PhiMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Anderton v. Boren, 2017 UT App 232
The children of a decedent had standing to pursue claims related to a trust where the mere potential of removal as beneficiaries did not negate standing, but the mother and trustee were properly granted summary judgment on their claims of malfeasance.
Vanderzon v. Vanderzon, 2017 UT App 150.
Case was remanded to the trial court to recalculate alimony taking into account gross v. net income; the impact of taxes on alimony; and the proper equalization of a shortfall of funds.
Stoedter v. Gates, 704 Fed. Appx. 748 (10 Cir. App 2017)
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that UPD police officers violated client's constitutional rights. On remand, the trial court awarded $261,000 in attorney's fees and costs.
R.P. v. K.S.W., 2014 UT App 38
Admitted biological father of a child had no standing to challenge paternity of the presumed father, who was the husband of the child's mother. Under Utah law, only the presumed father or the mother could challenge paternity while they remained married.
Cammack-White v. Harbaugh, 2008 UT App 147
Established that father did not abuse child. Obtained a $25,000 award of fees from mother for accusations found to be "without merit."
Appellate Case, And**** v. And****
Alimony reduced from $750 for 25 years, to zero ($0).
Hatanaka v. Hatanaka, 2003 Utah App. LEXIS 175
Divorce case, defeated an appeal on procedural grounds.
Wilde v. Wilde, 2001 UT App 318
Where wife was refused award of modified alimony retroactive to date of modification petition, court did not exceed its discretion by denying retroactive alimony, by finding wife had ability to contribute to her support, and by denying fees.
Education
1993
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Utah State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Snow College
AS
Languages
English
Activity
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