Alan W Mortensen

Alan W Mortensen

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Aviation Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Aviation, Trucking Accident, Brain Injury ... +2 more

36 South State Street, Suite 2400, Salt Lake City, UT

About Alan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Aviation 30%

28 years | 15 cases

30%
Trucking Accident 30%

30 years | 30 cases

30%
Brain Injury 15%

31 years | 50 cases

15%
Insurance Fraud 15%

23 years | 20 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Wyoming for 31 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Utah for 32 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 30 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1995

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Alan W Mortensen

36 South State Street, Suite 2400, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111

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Alan W Mortensen's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stormy | April 15, 2012

Confident in Alan's services

Alan worked with our family on a case that was very difficult for my family at the time. It was over 15 years ago, but I never forgot how well he handled the case and was sensitive to our family's emotional and legal needs. He took the time to get to know us, explain things about the case we did no...t understand and kept us updated on things as the case progressed. The video they created to help our case was extremely impactful, and still makes me cry today. I would recommend Alan to anyone, as he is not only knowledgeable in the legal field but also trustworthy. I am not sure where we would be today if he was not there to represent my family.

Posted by Zeffie | February 6, 2012

Personal Injury lawsuit

Alan was very thorough and made me feel confident and comfortable. After our initial discussions he put together a folio on me personally, and the injury, that showed a great deal of footwork involved. He was thorough with details, responsive (and quickly) when I had questions or concerns. I was a...ble to email him or text him whenever I thought of things rather than try to recall them at a meeting time. This was particuarly great and made me feel he was always involved with my case. It was my first experience with an attorney and the experience was completely successful in every way.

Posted by Heartbroken Mother | February 5, 2012

How do you take a suicide case and prove a wrongful death case?

How do you take a suicide case and prove a wrongful death case? Alan Mortensen can do it!!! Our 17 year old son committed suicide, a parents worse nightmare! With hard work, investigation, everyone telling Alan that he could NOT win this case... he took the case far enough to settle out of court. Mai...nly settling out of court so family did not have to re-live the nightmare in front of judge, jury and others. Proving that this individual was a major part in our sons action, that it could have been prevented. Alan became more than just an attorney. He was dedicated to our case and became a very good friend. He did not take 'no' for an answer, he fought for our son. No one else would take the case... to hard to prove! Alan helped 'heal' broken hearts and helped us to move on. I would not hesitate to at least talk to Alan and see what he can do for you. If there is anyway to prove the case... Alan will do it! Thank you for your many hours and hard work... but most of all, helping us to heal!

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2012

A Grateful Client in Utah

When we hired Alan he hadn't had a lot of experience in our particular kind of case, but over the two years he worked on our case he became an expert in the area. He is dedicated, compassionate, smart and one of the hardest workers we've ever met. We knew he was always looking out for our best inte...rests and would have laid everything on the line for us. We are so grateful that he helped us resolve this case successfully. He is really amazing!

Posted by Pam | January 23, 2012

Alan is a fabulous attorney.

Alan is very professional , and compassionate to his clients. In the time that he worked with us he became a friend as well. He always kept us well informed on what was going on with the case and went the extra mile to do what he could. We felt very comfortable with him. He is very trustworthy.

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Alan W Mortensen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Erb

Unknown lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked together with Alan on a number of personal injury and medical malpractice cases over the years, and I highly respect his skills, legal knowledge, and his integrity."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Alan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Michael McKell

Aviation lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alan is a great lawyer and is dedicated 100% to his clients. I am thankful for the opportunity to have work with Alan."

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Leonard McGee

Aviation lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alan's reputation in the legal community is second to none. He is well known as a zealous advocate for his clients, which clearly shows in his courtroom work."

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George Tait

Aviation lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Swenson

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Barbara Melendez

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Alan, is at the top of his field. He is an excellent advocate for his clients and a true professional."

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Garrett Handy

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alan is a very smart and capable lawyer. He has the experience and know-how to handle complex cases and to make sure his clients get the best result possible. I endorse Alan and his firm without reservation."

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Dustin Lance

Aviation lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Alan on multiple matters and found him to be one of the most competent attorneys in the state. I am always shocked at how much more he is able to obtain for his clients compared to other attorneys."

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Nathan Alder

Litigation lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Alan and I have had many occasions to work together, opposite of one another, and on committees. He's a leader in our field and I recommend him and his firm without reservation."

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Michael McKell

Personal injury lawyer

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Barbara Melendez

Immigration lawyer

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Bret Hanna

Personal injury lawyer

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Garrett Handy

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Gooch

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Karin Hobbs

Mediation lawyer

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Nathan Alder

Litigation lawyer

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Dustin Lance

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Lifetime Member Award, Utah Association for Justice

2012

Mountain States Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2007

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2006

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Platinum Member, The Verdict Club

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Shareholder, Dewsnup, King & Olsen

Associations

2008 - Present

ABA Aviation Section

Member

2007 - Present

American Association for Justice, Aviation Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

American Inns of Court

Barrister

2003 - Present

Centerpointe Legacy Theatre

Board of Directors

1997 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Wyoming State Bar

Member

1995 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Utah Association for Justice

Board of Governors

1993 - Present

Utah State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Power Music, Inc v. The Hartford

$1,300,000

Carver v. Cal Brown Body Shop

$275,000

Viscesio v. Victors Tires, Inc.

$1,000,000 policy limits

Crandall Caynon Mine Disaster

Confidential Settlement

Barcelona v. LA Catholic Diocese

$4,200,000

Seftel v. Utah Olypmic Park

$275,000

Cako v. Nielson Trucking

$300,000

Rogers v. Herm Hughes Construction et al.

Confidential Settlement

Sandstrom v. Green

Confidential Settlement

Safeway v. Alarm Control

$11,500,000

Mora v Universal Equipment

Confidential Settlement

Killpack v. Utility Trailer

Confidential Settlement

Johnson v. UofU Hospital

Confidential Settlement

Owens v. Dick Simon

Confidential Multi-Million Dollar Settlement

Flander v. Salt Lake City

Received job back and substantial settlement

Tanner v. Audi

Confidential Settlement

Davis County v. Tod Jones

$2,000,000

Olsen v. US Army

$3,500,00

Cox v. Mutual of Enumclaw

Confidential Several Million Dollar Settlement

Earl v. Commander Aircraft Corporation

Confidential Multi-million Dollar Settlement

Sandel v. McDonald's of Craig Colorado

Confidential Settlement

Harper v. Ambassador Pizza

Confidential Settlement

Giles v. Smith Foods

Confidential Multi-Million Dollar Settlement

Mesa v Musco Lighting

Confidential multi-million dollar settlement

Plaisted v. Volvo

Confidential Settlement

Ferguson v Continental Bakery

$450,000

White v. Longyear

Confidential Settlement (largest single plaintiff settlement in history of Utah up to that point in time)

Johnson v. Union Pacific

Confidential Settlement

Roth v. Worthington

Confidential Settlement

Durrant v. Day Care Center

Settled for confidential amount

Jefferies v. Earnshaw et al.

Verdict of $2,300,000

Worthington v. Les England et al

Settlement for $1,500,000

Lieber v. ITT Hartford

State of Utah v. $73,130

Settlement for entire forfeited amount

Worthington v. Allstate

Settlement

Guatemalan Cessna Crash

Confidential settlement

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Education

1993

Wyoming College of Law

Juris Doctorate

1990

University of Utah

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1990

University of Utah

AA

N/A

Brigham Young University

Speaking Engagements

2009

Malpractice Trials

“How to Try a Medical Malpractice Case,”

2008

Utah Brain Injury Conference

“How to Present the Before and After Witness at Trial

2008

Trucking Litigation

“How to Try Your Trucking Case”

2008

Annual Conference

“Ethical Implications of Workers’ Compensation Issue in a Third Party Setting: Striking the Proper Balance.

2007

Utah Brain Injury Conference

Brain Injury In the Medical Malpractice Case

2007

Utah Brain Injury Conference

Presenting Your Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Case

2007

Trial Practice

The Settlement Process

2006

Brain Injury Association of Utah

Finding Experts

2006

Annual Conference

“What the Plaintiff Attorney Can Learn From Other Practitioners”

2005

Utah Association for Justice Brain Injury Conference

How to Get Your Neuropsychologist into Evidence

2004

Young Lawyers of Utah State Bar

So You Want to Be a Medical Malpractice Attorney

2004

Utah Association for Justice Brain Injury Seminar

Using Focus Groups to Evaluate Your Brain Injury Case

2004

Legal Discussion at Noon

What Everyone Should Know About Their Automobile Insurance

2004

Career Counseling

So You want to Be a Lawyer

2003

Utah Trial Lawyers Association/Brain Injury Association of Utah Seminar

Creative Demonstrative Exhibits for Brain Injury Cases

2003

Mid Year Conference

The Basics of Litigation

2003

Annual Meeting

How to Perform Focus Groups

2003

Annual Meeting

The Basics of Trial

2002

Luncheon

Tort Reform

2002

Bad Faith Law In Utah

Basics of Insurance Bad Faith

2002

Bad Faith In Utah

Basics of Insurance Bad Faith

Publications

2012

2009

2008

New York Times Crandall Canyon Complaint

2008

2007

Davis County Clipper Families in Shock

2003

Utah Trial Journal What Every Plaintiffs Lawyer Should Know in Avoiding Workers Compensation Immunity with Public Employers, Sherwood v. Oklahoma County, 2002 WL 1472197 (10th Cir. 2002),

1997

Utah Bar Journal In Memoriam, W. Brent Wilcox

1993

XXVIII Land and Water Review 627 Comment, Wyoming Fetal Rights - Why the Abortion “Albatross” is a Bird of a Different Color: The Case for Fetal Federalism

1992

XXVII Land and Water Review 223 Case Note, The Marriage of Strict Liability and Comparative Negligence Left Waiting at the Altar?

Languages

English

Spanish

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