Michael A Jensen

Michael A Jensen

2.3
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 30 years

Litigation Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Litigation, Guardianship, Elder Law ... +2 more

50 E South Temple Ste 400, Michael A. Jensen, Salt Lake City, UT

About Michael

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 40%

Substantial litigation covering all areas of the the Probate, Trust and Guardianship laws.

40%
Guardianship 30%

Heavy emphasis on guardianships and conservatorships - especially contested cases.

30%
Elder Law 15%

General consultations to protect assets.

15%
Estate Planning 10%

General estate document consultation and preparation.

10%
Appeals 5%

Medicaid and general probate and trust appeals.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 30 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1995

Active Emeritus

No misconduct found

Location

Kirton Mcconkie

50 E South Temple Ste 400, Michael A. Jensen, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111-1023

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Michael A Jensen's Reviews

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2.3 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

He's completely lost it.

Mr. Jensen is emotional and irrational. He seems to completely misunderstand the court's procedures. He went on an extensive diatribe bashing the character of one of the other parties during a preliminary hearing. The court was simply determining whether or not litigation should commence, and trying ...to determining the scope of discover. The judge had to tell him that his remarks were unnecessary and outside the purposes of the hearing that day.

Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Terrible Attorney

He’s very irrational and emotional. He was unprepared and frankly I think his age may be hindering him.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Attorney

Mike Jensen is excellent. I was involved in a family dispute. On a recommendation of another attorney, I hired someone else. I came to regret it because the other attorney(s) let things get out of hand. Plus they passed the case between three attorneys in under two months ("oh, he's suddenly real...ly busy") while charging me fees for getting each of those attorneys up to speed, but letting the other side gain advantage. Mike shut the other side down. He knows statute and case law and uses them efficiently. My only regret was not hiring him from the start.

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1986 - 1992

President, Loans Incorporated

1984 - 1986

President, American Optical Company

1973 - 1983

Manager - New Business Development, Corning, Inc.orporated

1964 - 1968

Manager - Geophysical Systems, Shell Oil Company

Associations

2013 - 2014

Utah Aging Alliance

Past President

2012 - 2013

Utah Aging Alliance

President

2005 - 2006

Alzheimer's Association

President

2001 - 2006

Alzheimer's Association

Board Member

1996 - 2010

Utah Aging Alliance

Past Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Loveless vs. Jones

My client, Jones, prevailed; suit was dismissed.

In re Kunkler Trust

Reversed and vacated all orders of trial court, including $2.7 Million judgment.

Bolliger v Bolliger

Reversed trial court and set standard for "substantial change in circumstances."

Wrongful Action by APS

Reversed trial court and ordered "mother" returned to daughter's home immediately.

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Education

1995

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude

1970

Harvard Business School

MBA

1964

University of Utah

BS - Bachelor of Science Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2014

Estate Planning & Elder Law Sections CLE

2014 Probate Code Amendments

2013

Estate Planning CLE

2013 Probate Code Amendments

2013

23rd Annual Conference in Park City

Guardians vs. Health Care Agents

2012

Estate Planning CLE

2012 Probate Code Amendments

2012

22nd Annual Conference

The Worst and Best Guardianship Cases

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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