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

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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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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Gina | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Franchising

Flexible and Comprehensive

Brooke engaged quickly on our project did a thorough review of the documents and provided guidance on all matters, legal and business that were important to making a franchise purchase decision. I highly recommend Brooke to assist in making such an important decision.

Brooke Ashton

Replied last June 27, 2016

Thanks! It was great working with you and I wish you the best of luck in this new business venture.

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 Wendy | August 27, 2013 | Estate Planning

Already referred her to several people.

Brooke made us feel comfortable planning our estate. She gave us options and helped us make rational decisions that were the best for our situation. Throughout the process, we've appreciated her warmth, humor, compassion and her extensive knowledge of the the law and estate planning. She has the abil...ity to explain complex legal terms simply. We appreciated her insights into the pros and cons of different options. We've already referred several people to her and will continue to do so because she gives exceptional service. She capably and efficiently gets the job done while focusing on the client. You won't find a more responsive estate planner.

Posted by Ryan | August 21, 2013

Brooke is and exceptional professional !!

Brooke is an exceptional attorney! Her knowledge of the law and attention to detail are exactly what a person should care about when considering hiring a lawyer. Brooke has great client relation skills and will always make sure you feel comfortable and understand the requirements and expectations of ...the law. She is helpful, smart, and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend her services!

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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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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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