$ 360-455 per hour
Scott R. Sabey
About Scott
Biography
I am a shareholder in Fabian VanCott, where my main areas of practice are real estate development and related litigation. I have been involved in both residential and commercial real estate developments and transactions since 1985. I have authored numerous real estate related articles, and I am the recipient of the 2005 Distinguished Real Property Practitioner of the Year. I am the past-chair of both the Real Property and Business Law Sections of the Utah State Bar, and I was a Bar Commissioner for the Utah State Bar from 2004 - 2010.
My real estate experience includes over a decade of service on the Sandy City Planning Commission, development of shopping malls, resort condominiums, water companies, financing on large scale residential developments in several counties and a hospital. My litigation experience runs from neighbor property-line disputes to $1,800,000,000 litigation in development, title and real estate law.
I served on the Utah Supreme Court’s Judicial Council from 2006-2009, and served on a number of other Supreme Court committees. I authored the original Small Claims Judge’s Bench Book, and I have taught the Small Claims and Justice Court’s Judges School since 2000. For over a decade I was Co-Chair of the Bar’s Governmental Relations Committee and have served on that committee from 1997-2013. I am a registered lobbyist, and I have lobbied on behalf of the Bar and the COurts, as well as for a number of local and national companies and associations.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Utah for 32 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Scott R. Sabey
215 So. State Street, #1200, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
FABIAN VANCOTT
95 South State, Suite 2300, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
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Posted by Lezlee | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Excellent attorney
I'm a real estate agent who has used Mr. Sabey for many years not just for myself but for my clients. In fact, I'm referring another one to him today. Scott has helped me with real estate litigation questions, drafting a letter to a difficult tenant which promptly solved the problem, and helping a ...
Posted by Billie | August 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Excellent Attorney!
I have known Mr. Sabey for over 15 years and he has represented me several times. He is an excellent litigator and speaker; he is comfortable in the courtroom and in front of the judges -- his presentations were always clear, concise and supported by strong legal research. He is also a good negotiato...
Posted by Melanie | February 13, 2015
Disorganization
I never met with this attorney, I did make an appointment however. Initially the person setting up the appointment was rude but eventually did make the appointment. Then I arrived at the office, a few minutes prior to the appointment time and was told "Mr. Sabey will be right out." I waited for 2...
Scott Sabey
Replied last February 13, 2015All untrue. I did meet with her. I did spend several hours with her. I did fix her problem, and I didn't charge her a dime. When I asked her to remove the false review, she simply refused to respond.
Scott R. Sabey's Lawyer Endorsements
"Scott is the best real estate lawyer I know -- if I find a complicated matter or know litigation is unavoidable, I refer the case to Scott Sabey. He is thorough, articulate and honest."
Billie Crocker
Real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Lawyers of Distinction, CNN/USA Today
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Legal Elite in Real Estate, Utah Business Magazine
2016
Government Relations Parctice, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Real Estate, SuperLawyers
2015
Top Attorneys in the Mountain States, Salt Lake Magazine
2015
Governmental Relations Law, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Real Estate, Super Lawyers
2015
Legal Elite, Real Estate, Utah Business Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Real Estate, Super Lawyers
2014
Governmental Relations, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Legal Elite, Real Estate, Utah Business Magazine
2013
Legal Elite, Real Estate, Utah Business Magazine
2013
Real Estate, Super Lawyers
2013
Governmental Relations, Best Lawyers in America
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2012
Governmental Relations, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Real Estate, Super Lawyers
2011
Special Recognition Award, Salt Lake Home Builders Assoc.
2011
Government Relations Law, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Real Estate, Super Lawyers
2011
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Real Estate, Super Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Edition
2010
Construction & Real Estate, Super Lawyers Business Edition
2010
Real Estate, Super Lawyers
2009
Real Estate, Super Lawyers
2009
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2008
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2008
Real Estate, Super Lawyers
2007
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2006
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2005
Distinguished Real Property Practitioner of the Year, Real Property Section, Utah State Bar
2005
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2005
Distinguished Committee of the Year Award, Utah State Bar
2005
Amicus Curiae Award, Utah Supreme Court
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Fabian Van Cott
1900 - Present
Shareholder, FABIAN VANCOTT
1997 - 2015
Partner, Fabian & Clendenin
1993 - 1997
Partner, Day, Shell & Liljenquist
Associations
2011 - Present
Utah State Bar, Bar Examiner CommitteeBar Examiner, Real Property
1993 - Present
Salt Lake County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Utah State BarMember
American Planning Association, Utah Chapter
Member
2001 - 2008
Utah State Bar, Bar Examiner CommitteeBar Examiner, Real Property
Education
1993
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Golden State University School of Law
JD
1982
Brigham Young University
BA
1981
Universita Degli Studi di Firenze
Diploma di Profitto
Speaking Engagements
2016
NBI Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law
Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law
2014
NBI Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law
Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law
2013
Young Lawyer Division Mentoring Seminar
Interviewing
2013
Young Lawyer Division Mentoring Seminar
Marketing
2013
Utah State Bar CLE
Legislative Update for Paralegals
2013
ULTA CLE
Pre-Licensing Class for State Title Exam
2013
SES CLE
Contracts, Agency Law, Case Law
2013
SES CLE
Commercial & Residential Landlord/Tenant Law
2013
Salt Lake Homebuilders Association CE Class
Agency Law
2013
Salt Lake Homebuilders Association CE Class
Mechanics Liens
2013
Salt Lake Homebuilders Association CE Class
Contracts
2013
Real Property Section Annual Meeting
Legislative Update
2013
Fall Forum
Utah Land Use Institute Presenter
2013
CE Class
ULTA Pre-licensing Seminar
2011
Salt Lake Home Builders Association
Utah’s Mechanics Lien Claims Law Pre & Post HB260 and HB115, UCA §§38-1-1 et seq
2011
Home Builders Association 3rd in a Series
Contract Law, . . . what were they thinking?
2010
After The Meltdown
Repackaging Commerical Real Estate Transactions
N/A
Utah State Bar CLE
Fundamentals in Real Estate Development in Utah
N/A
Utah State Bar CLE
Real Property Changes in Title Insurance Forms
N/A
Utah State Bar CLE
Collecting on Small Claims Judgments
Publications
2006
Utah Bar Journal, 75th Anniversary Special Issue
Small Claims Court: A Conversation with Scott Sabey and Tim Shea
2000
Administrative Office of the Courts, Utah
Small Claims Judge Pro Tempore Bench Book
Languages
Italian