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Brett W. Hastings is an attorney, former CPA (Idaho license), business man, entreprenuer, and family man who brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his practice of law. Outside of law, Mr. Hastings has extensive experience as a commercial real estate developer, manufacturer, and restauranteur. Mr. Hastings has been a founding member of numerous companies that have employed hundreds of people. Mr. Hastings specializes in real estate law, estate planning, probate, and business law.
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11 years
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11 years
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$ 325-425 per hour
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State: Utah
Acquired: 2015
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Wells Fargo Center, 299 S Main St, Suite 1300, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
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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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
"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."
"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"
"I have had the opportunity to work with Brett on a number of matters. He is very thorough, professional, intelligent, and creative."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
2015 - Present
Partner, Hastings Law Group, LLC
2015 - Present
Utah Bar AssociationEstate Planning Section
2015 - Present
Utah Bar AssociationReal Estate Section
2015 - Present
Street Law Pro Bono ClinicVolunteer Attorney
2013 - Present
American Bar Association
Award of damages plus legal fees and costs.
Very favorable cash settlement
Guardianship granted
Decree modified and additional assets awarded to client
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
English
Legal Answers
Can i challenge a will that was drafted just two weeks before my dad died with him in rest home unable to care for self?
02 Jul 2019
Who is liable to pay for damage to window screens caused by neighborhood birds, the tenant or the landlord?
28 Jun 2019
Never received Initial Disclosure from Plantiff. Sent and signed for at the wrong address
17 May 2019