Brett W Hastings

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Brett W Hastings

also known as Hastings|Smoak

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 10 years

Real estate Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Probate, Business, Estate Planning

Wells Fargo Center, 299 S Main St, Suite 1300, Salt Lake City, UT

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Brett

Biography

Providing Practical and Affordable Legal Solutions. Call (801) 876-1541 for a Free Consultation.

Providing Practical and Affordable Legal Solutions. Call (801) 876-1541 for a Free Consultation.

Providing Practical and Affordable Legal Solutions. Call (801) 876-1541 for a Free Consultation.

Providing Practical and Affordable Legal Solutions. Call (801) 876-1541 for a Free Consultation.

Providing Practical and Affordable Legal Solutions. Call (801) 876-1541 for a Free Consultation.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 30%

30%
Real Estate 30%

11 years

30%
Business 20%

11 years

20%
Estate Planning 20%

11 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 325-425 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2015

Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 10 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hastings | Smoak

Wells Fargo Center, 299 S Main St, Suite 1300, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111

HastingsLaw.us

Online Presence

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Brett W Hastings's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Edwin Gallacher | December 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Review of Attorney Brett Hastings

Brett helped us settle my mothers estate. He helped my business keep a $100,000 earnest money where the buyer backed out of a purchase. Brett helped me resolve stress with a family member always threatening to sue us. Mr. Hasting evaluated several very important situation's with regards to estat...e settlement, our business operations, dealings with a sale of our business and dealing with partners in the business and disgruntled family members. In each case he determined our exposure (which was in the millions) to each situation and each adversary and opportunity correctly. And in every case we came out way ahead of the game financially and with peace and final settlement. For now and the future end of story.

Posted by Tyson | December 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Multi year lawsuit as the plaintiff

We have been working with Brett for 3 years regarding a case where my wife and I were the plaintiff's. We specifically hired Brett due to his law and accounting background as both of these skillsets were going to be needed in our case. A few key things that stand out for us in having worked wit...h Brett for 3 years and getting this case resolved are: -Knowledgeable (Business Law and Accounting specifically) -Fair (Billed honestly and with good details on what we did) -Personable (Lawsuits are not fun and we had a lot of ups/downs) -Reasonable (Allowed us to stay level headed to keep on track) -Patient (This was a long and hard fought case through covid) In summary, I would highly recommend using Brett and feel he was the right person that helped us close out a chapter in our lives that we are glad is past us!

Posted by Joe | October 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business

CEO

Mr. Hastings was referred to me by my business consultant. He handled the legal matters related to the sale of one of my businesses, including the contract. He did a great job, and was very efficient as well as communicative. I would absolutely recommend this attorney, and wouldn't hesitate to use...s his services again if needed.

Posted by Katherine | October 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions

Former Owner and CEO

Brett has worked with me over the past two years assisting me with all the legal steps related to selling my company as well as selling several commercial properties. His expertise, advise and support have been absolutely invaluable. He is extremely professional, reliable and competent. I especially ...appreciated how he helped me to understand all my options throughout each transaction. He is an exceptional communicator and negotiator. I would highly recommend Brett for anyone who is seeking a quality, skilled attorney.

Posted by Brennan | June 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

Amazing Lawyer!

Brett is amazing at what he does. He is so knowledgeable and able to give great advice on how to handle situations. I hired Brett to help me with a business situation and he was great. Easy to work with, very attentive and got it all taken care of for me. I highly highly suggest him if you need help ...in any aspect. I will be a client for life!

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Brett W Hastings's Lawyer Endorsements

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Candace Waters

Business lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Brett uses a wealth of experience and expertise to craft creative solutions for businesses. He is very skilled at contracts, leases, buy/sell agreements. He is very honest and diligent. I would recommend him for any business related legal issue."

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Emily Smoak

Business lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brett Hastings is a fantastic lawyer to work with. He and I have worked together on numerous matters, and consulted with one another over endless legal questions, possible strategies and ideas. He has a formidable knowledge of his areas of expertise (corporate law, partnerships, probate and the like). His written pleadings and motions are impeccible. He comes to the practice of law with personal experience as a respected businessman in the community and a solid background in accounting which is so rare for a lawyer. I rely on him for his opinions and advice and he is generous with him time. I highly endorse him and look forward to my continued relationship with him over the years to come. Emily Smoak"

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Karma French

Real estate lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Brett on a number of matters. He is very thorough, professional, intelligent, and creative."

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Michael Haslam

Real estate lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Brett on several client matters and found him to be a great attorney. Brett is very knowledgable and helps the client understand the process and their options. I would recommend Brett to anyone."

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Jeremy Shorts

Real estate lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was recently opposing counsel to Brett on a real estate matter. I found him to be very competent, but we were able to focus on getting the case resolved quickly in a way that benefited both sides."

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Steven Young

Estate planning lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've worked with Brett as he prepared and presented estate plans for various clients. In additional to creating the necessary documents, he helps the clients through the steps of funding their trusts. Every client leaves knowing exactly what their estate plan does."

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Derek Julio

Business lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've had the pleasure of working with Brett and can say with all honesty that he is a talented, capable, and very personable attorney. I regularly refer to him for his business expertise and I can wholeheartedly recommend him for any matter related to his practice areas."

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Daniel Matern

Business lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brett Hastings has established himself as a distinguished and well respected attorney within the state of Utah. Brett is highly capable on handling complex legal matters. Clients are in good hands if they decide to retain Brett for their legal matters."

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Jason Dutson

Business lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hastings is an incredibly talented communicator who has a unique ability to effectively represent his clients while still maintaining an amicable, working relationship with opposing counsel. He is also an ambitious lawyer who provides timely and affordable solutions to his clients' legal matters. Needless to say, I endorse Brett Hastings."

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Nathan Croxford

Real estate lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I referred a landlord to Brett for a problem with a holdover tenant. He did top-notch work, kept the clients informed on a regular basis (they were out of state and anxious about the situation), and successfully evicted the holdovers. The landlord clients raved about Brett's accessibility and responsiveness. I know of other pieces of Brett's work and give him my unqualified highest endorsement. Great person, great lawyer."

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Micah Vorwaller

Business lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brett is an excellent attorney with an amazing knowledge base and skill set, which seem to encompass all areas related to business, finance, and real estate. I highly recommend Brett as an attorney for any issue related to one of his practice areas as you can be sure that he will be a considerate, knowledgeable, and strong representative for you."

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Colt Salter

Business lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Other

"Brett's work to start his own firm is truly impressive. In my conversations with him, he has consistently displayed a deep understanding of how businesses interact with the law, especially at the start-up stage. One of the most impressive things about his own business is the fact that he uses modern internet based tools to streamline the process which reduces his cost of doing business and passes savings on to his clients. His proactive approach to building his firm has allowed him to create something great from nothing in a very short space of time. I am positive that Brett will bring this proactive approach to everything he does."

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Dara Cohen

Business lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brett is always a skilled and available resource anytime I have a business question. I am constantly impressed by the breadth of his knowledge and ability to coordinate all facets of a clients situation (business, estate, taxes, investments, etc...). I heartily endorse this lawyer."

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Emily Smoak

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Michael Haslam

Estate planning lawyer

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Kayla Quam

Family lawyer

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Jeremy Shorts

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Nathan Croxford

Estate planning lawyer

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Colt Salter

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Steven Young

International law lawyer

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Micah Vorwaller

Litigation lawyer

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Derek Julio

Entertainment lawyer

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Dara Cohen

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Highest Achievement - Lawyering Skills Survey, CALI

2014

Highest Achievement - Examining and Cross Examining Witnesses, CALI

2014

Most Outstanding Performance - Trial Advocacy, S.J. Quinney College of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Hastings Law Group, LLC

Associations

2015 - Present

Utah Bar Association

Estate Planning Section

2015 - Present

Utah Bar Association

Real Estate Section

2015 - Present

Street Law Pro Bono Clinic

Volunteer Attorney

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Unlawful Garnishment

Award of damages plus legal fees and costs.

Easement Dispute

Very favorable cash settlement

Guardianship/Conservatorship

Guardianship granted

Modification of Divorce Decree

Decree modified and additional assets awarded to client

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Education

2014

University of Utah

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Utah State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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