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J Richard Catten
also known as Catten Law, P.C.
About J
Biography
After spending 27 years as a full time local government attorney, I now have a part-time legal practice known as Catten Law, P.C. My practice is limited to elder law issues such as medicaid / long term care / health care planning, performing services as a hearing officer or Administrative Law Judge, and negotiation and/or drafting of contracts and related transactional law. My "part-time" practice doesn't mean I won't work hard for you - it just means that I don't take on a lot of clients. Also, I don't maintain a physical office - so I'm happy to meet with you at your home or wherever is convenient for you. Evening appointments work fine for me if they work for you. I'll work around your schedule as much as possible.
If you are facing the loss of your assests due to incapacity or are baffled by the many legal issues surrounding long term medical care or nursing home care, please give me a call. I'll do my best to help find you solutions.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Utah for 41 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
J. Richard Catten
PO Box 9805, Salt Lake City, UT, 84109-9805
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J Richard Catten's Lawyer Endorsements
"I happily endorse Richard as an elder law attorney and member of the Elder Law College. Doug"
Douglas Holden
Elder law lawyer
Jason Costanzo
Elder law lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Catten Law, P.C.
2005 - Present
Adjunct Instructor, University of Utah
2004 - 2011
City Attorney, West Valley City
2000 - 2004
Deputy City Attorney, West Valley City
1995 - 2016
Instructor, Utah Department of Public Safety - Peace Officer Standards and Training
1992 - 2000
Senior City Attorney, West Valley City
1985 - 1992
Assistant City Attorney, West Valley City
Associations
2017 - Present
Elder Law CollegeMember
1985 - Present
Utah Municipal Lawyers AssociationPast President
1984 - Present
Utah State BarMember
1984 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
West Valley City v. Martin
Client prevailed on appeal
West Valley City v. McDonald
Client prevailed - action found constitutional
West Valley City v. Streeter
Client prevailed and statute upheld
West Valley Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 4 v. Nordfelt
Client prevailed - case dismissed on summary judgment for lack of standing
Education
1984
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
University of Utah
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Training Conference
Negotiation and Ethics
2013
Annual Conference
Utah Open and Pubic Meetings Act
2010
Executive Training
Torts
2009
National Conference
Employment Law Issues
2007
Utah Recorders Academy
Utah Forms of Government
2005
National Conference
Employment Law Issues
1998
Annual National Conference
Law Office Technology
Languages
English