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Scott R. Sabey

Real estate Attorney at Salt Lake City, UT

3.7   3 reviews
  • Licensed for 29 years
    State UT
    Acquired 1993
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Scott

Learn Scott’s areas of practice.

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.

Photos and videos

Fishing with Justice Scalia on the Frying Pan River, CO., 2013.
Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, left, Scott Sabey of Entertainment Software Association and Utah House Speaker Greg Curtis announce the launch of an Internet-safety game program
Fishing with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in Idaho 2009
Judicial Coucil 2006
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Scott R. Sabey
215 So. State Street
#1200
Salt Lake City, UT, 84111

Reviews

3.7 / 5.0
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Posted by Lezlee | January 11, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
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 client get $60k of their money back which was wrongfully being withheld by a developer. I can't say enough about his level of knowledge and professionalism. Scott is highly recommended by me and my clients!
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Posted by Billie | August 2, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
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 negotiator - he has helped me resolve many issues without litigation.
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Posted by Melanie | August 12, 2013
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 20 minutes and then his assistant finally came out and said there'd been a 'mix-up' and could I come back in an hour and thirty minutes; dithered a little bit and then amended that to the afternoon. I declined. She then said he had had car trouble and they were very sorry etc etc. I don't know what the problem is with this office but the 'professionals' I saw were dressed in very casual attire, which I did not expect in a lawyer's office and not such a large one especially. Obviously the communication is poor between co-workers because letting the receptionist know that this guy had a problem of some sort (I still don't buy the car trouble business) would have been more professional than waiting 20 minutes and then coming out to say he couldn't/wouldn't make the appointment. My matter was simple. My sympathies to anyone who comes with a complicated issue. And this office is not easy for handicapped individuals to use. You have to park in a parking garage and then there are only stairs to access the building or you can walk outside and around the block to get in the front of the building. The only door into the building from the ground level parking is locked from inside, probably to keep homeless from sleeping in the lobby or something. I was extremely dissatisfied with my experience and I will NOT recommend this firm to anyone.
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Response from Scott Sabey February 13, 2015
All 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.

Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 360-455 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Fabian Van Cott
  • 2015 - Present
  • Partner
  • Fabian & Clendenin
  • 1997 - 2015
  • Partner
  • Day, Shell & Liljenquist
  • 1993 - 1997

Education

  • Golden Gate University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1993
  • Brigham Young University
  • BA
  • 1982
  • Universita Degli Studi di Firenze
  • Diploma di Profitto
  • 1981

Associations

  • Utah State Bar, Bar Examiner Committee
  • Bar Examiner, Real Property
  • 2011 - Present
  • Salt Lake County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1993 - Present
  • Utah State Bar
  • Member
  • 1993 - Present
  • American Planning Association, Utah Chapter
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Utah State Bar, Bar Examiner Committee
  • Bar Examiner, Real Property
  • 2001 - 2008
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Languages Spoken

  • Italian

Honors and Awards

  • Lawyers of Distinction
  • CNN/USA Today
  • 2016
  • Real Estate
  • SuperLawyers
  • 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
  • Legal Elite, Real Estate
  • Utah Business Magazine
  • 2015
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Governmental Relations Law
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2015
  • Top Attorneys in the Mountain States
  • Salt Lake Magazine
  • 2015
  • Real Estate
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • 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
  • 2014
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • Legal Elite, Real Estate
  • Utah Business Magazine
  • 2013
  • Real Estate
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Governmental Relations
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2013
  • Real Estate
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Governmental Relations
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2012
  • Legal Elite
  • Utah Business Magazine
  • 2012
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • Government Relations Law
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2011
  • Legal Elite
  • Utah Business Magazine
  • 2011
  • Real Estate
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Special Recognition Award
  • Salt Lake Home Builders Assoc.
  • 2011
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
  • Legal Elite
  • Utah Business Magazine
  • 2010
  • Real Estate
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Super Lawyers Business Edition
  • 2010
  • Real Estate
  • Super Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Edition
  • 2010
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2010
  • Real Estate
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2009
  • Legal Elite
  • Utah Business Magazine
  • 2009
  • Real Estate
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2008
  • Legal Elite
  • Utah Business Magazine
  • 2008
  • Legal Elite
  • Utah Business Magazine
  • 2007
  • Legal Elite
  • Utah Business Magazine
  • 2006
  • Distinguished Real Property Practitioner of the Year
  • Real Property Section, Utah State Bar
  • 2005
  • Distinguished Committee of the Year Award
  • Utah State Bar
  • 2005
  • Legal Elite
  • Utah Business Magazine
  • 2005
  • Amicus Curiae Award
  • Utah Supreme Court
  • 2005
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Publications

  • Utah Bar Journal, 75th Anniversary Special Issue
  • Small Claims Court: A Conversation with Scott Sabey and Tim Shea
  • 2006

Speaking Engagements

  • NBI Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law
  • Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law
  • 2016
  • NBI Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law
  • Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law
  • 2014
  • 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
  • 2013
  • 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?
  • 2011
  • After The Meltdown
  • Repackaging Commerical Real Estate Transactions
  • 2010
  • 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
  • N/A
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Attorney endorsements

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Real estate Attorney | Aug 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."

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Salt Lake City Real estate Lawyer Scott R. Sabey
Scott R. Sabey
Real estate Attorney
Salt Lake City, UT
Licensed for 29 years