Brooke Ashton

Brooke Ashton

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 18 years

Franchising Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Franchising, Estate Planning, Business ... +4 more

50 West Broadway, Suite 1200, Salt Lake City, UT

About Brooke

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 18 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2007

Active

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Location

Fetzer Simonsen Booth & Jenkins, PC dba Mountain West Law

50 West Broadway, Suite 1200, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101

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Brooke Ashton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stacie | September 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Above and Beyond Service

I hired Brooke to help me, my grandparents and parents all set up trusts my family and I were apprehensive about the process but Brooke and her team helped me understand the process she walked us through and was able to help us secure the family legacy and farmland! I would recommend Brooke for all p...lanning needs! She was excellent

Posted by Travis | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Buy / Sell Agreement

Had an unfavorable experience leaving my company and saw right away that I needed an attorney. Brooke became my voice and helped me be able to walk away with a fair agreement that would allow me to continue to work in my industry. Can't say enough about her availability to me as a client, work ethi...c and hard work. I look forward to using her services in the future.

Brooke Ashton

Replied last June 27, 2016

Travis, it was a pleasure working with you. Please let me know if I can provide any assistance in the future!

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Brooke was fantastic!

I needed portions of a contract reviewed so I could make my own modifications to it. I did not have much time to accomplish this task. Brooke answered all my calls promptly and gave me excellent advice in the short time I had to work with. With her assistance, I was able to modify the contract to ...my satisfaction within the time deadline and move forward with the project at hand. Thanks, Brooke!

Posted by Justin | September 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business

Mission Accomplished

Brooke is well spoken and has "been around the block" which is an important trait when dealing with the law. I would highly recommend if your case applies to her law type sitting down and getting the no BS reality from Brooke. Herself and firm successfully remedied my companies situation in a rather... short time frame. Staff, emailing, billing, communication A+. Happy we did business and absolutely recommend Brooke.

Posted by Seth | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Copyright Infringement

A bright light in a difficult situation

I was lucky to find Brooke. A business sued my business alleging copyright infringement. I called her out of the blue, explained the situation and she went above and beyond my expectations. She was honest with me about the legalities of the lawsuit, she explained each step, she kept me informed of th...e process, and helped me think through strategies to reach conclusions. She laid out all the scenarios and explained the pros and cons of each, but she made it clear that all decisions were mine to make and she would support me in whatever I chose. I could tell that she cared about my case and took seriously the work that needed to be done. Had I not worked with her, I'm certain that the case would not have resolved in my favor.

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Brooke Ashton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Karolina Kulesza

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jaelynn Jenkins

Franchising lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brooke Ashton is a fabulous attorney. She is experienced and very knowledgeable. Her clients can depend on her to build a legal framework that fosters the growth of a business. Companies and individuals alike will enjoy Brooke's personal attention to their legal needs."

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Christopher Wharton

Business lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brooke is an excellent attorney with valuable experience and a diligent work ethic. I have referred several clients to Brooke because I trust her to do quality work and provide sound advice."

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Tracy Olson

Franchising lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brooke is a knowledgeable and intelligent lawyer."

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C. Thompson

Franchising lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend Brooke as a franchise attorney. Brooke has a vast knowledge of the registration and disclosure requirements, which helps her serve her clients to be able to expand their businesses across the country. Brooke also an excellent estate planning attorney, and can help protect her clients' assets through wills and trusts."

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Tracy Olson

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Committee of the Year Award - Co-Chair, Utah State Bar

2005

Cali Award for Trust and Estates, University of Kentucky College of Law

Work Experience

2007 - 2017

Attorney, The Franchise & Business Law Group

2002 - 2003

Clerk, Honorable James D. Ishmael Jr.

Associations

2007 - Present

American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2015

American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising, Women's Caucus

Committee Member

2010 - 2016

Utah State Bar, Disaster Legal Response Committee

Co-Chair

2010 - 2011

Utah State Bar, Franchise Law Section

Chair

2009 - 2010

Utah State Bar, Franchise Law Section

Vice Chair

Education

2006

University of Kentucky College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Utah

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Utah State Bar, Spring Convention

Business Growth Strategies: A Practical Guide to Advising Clients

2010

Utah State Bar, Continuing Legal Education

The Changing Face of Franchising: Alternatives and Surprising Trends

2009

Utah State Bar, Continuing Legal Education

Annual Update: ABA Forum on Franchising

2008

Utah State Bar, Spring Convention

Essentials of Drafting Effective and Compliant Distributor Agreements

Publications

2011

Utah Bar Journal Disasters: Are You Prepared Personally and Professionally?

Languages

English

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