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Mark B Thornton
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Biography
My practice includes commercial and general litigation matters (including contract, construction, transportation, property, landlord-tenant, and insurance claims), consumer bankruptcy work (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13), contract drafting, and other transactional work.
I am from Salt Lake City. I am a proud husband and father of five. I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors.
Practice Areas
17
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 235-300 per hour
Pro bono
2 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Utah for 14 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Skoubye Nielson & Johansen
999 E Murray Holladay Rd Ste 200, Salt Lake City, UT, 84117-5085
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Posted by Justin | November 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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I would have to say that Mark and Sarah were such amazing team to work with during this time of struggle. I would recommend them to anyone. I am very grateful for you both
Mark B Thornton's Lawyer Endorsements
"It's not every day I'm able to endorse opposing counsel. Mark Thornton however is someone whom I've experienced to be thorough, cordial and zealous in advocacy. His clients are in good hands."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mark Thornton on several cases. In each instance, I found him to knowledgeable, helpful and an exemplary attorney."
"I currently work with Mark. I have found him to be an excellent attorney. He is dedicated and focused on each case he works on. He provides very good analysis, has a great mind for legal issues, and makes sure the details of a case are not overlooked. Mark puts in the time and energy to get things done. I endorse Mark as an attorney and would recommend him to anyone seeking a competent and responsive advocate."
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Experience
Honors
2011
High Honors, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
2011
Pro Bono Initiative Award, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
2009
William H. Leary Scholar, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, Skoubye Nielson & Johansen LLC
2013 - 2015
Attorney, Smith & Glauser, P.C.
2011 - 2013
Appellate Law Clerk, Idaho Court Of Appeals
2010 - 2010
Appellate Section Law Clerk, United States Attorney’s Office
2010 - 2011
Trial and Appellate Law Clerk, Salt Lake Legal Defender Association
2009 - 2009
Judicial Intern to the Hon. Royal I. Hansen, Utah Third District Court
2009 - 2009
Civil Litigation Intern, Utah Legal Services
Associations
2018 - Present
TLA - Committee on Logistics and E-CommerceVice Chair
2017 - Present
Transportation Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Utah Trucking AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Utah State Bar, Litigation SectionMember
2013 - Present
Utah State Bar, Construction Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
Salt Lake County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Utah State Bar, Real Property SectionMember
2011 - Present
Utah State BarMember
2010 - 2011
Utah Environmental Law ReviewArticles Editor
Sample of Legal Cases
Steve K. v. XXXXX (Defense of Cargo Claim)
Dismissed with Prejudice
RXX D.XXX, Inc. v. MXXX. Inc., - Construction Materials Contract Dispute
Prevailed on Summary Judgment
G. M. v. C. J.
Favorable Settlement
Education
2011
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
University of Utah
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
University of Utah
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
What You Must Know If You Use Independent-Contractor / Owner-Operators
Tips for Motor Carriers and Owner-Operators
2019
Freight/Cargo Claims: How to Get Paid Your Freight Charges and Deal with Cargo Liability
Motor Carrier Freight/Cargo Claims
2019
Business Contracts in 10 Simple Steps
Defining Performance, Bargaining Payment, Price and Adjustments
2019
Business Contracts in 10 Simple Steps
Restrictive Covenants (Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, and Non-Disclosures)
2018
TLA 2018 Chicago Regional Seminar
Owner Operator Agreements
2018
Construction Law Section CLE Lunch
Recent Construction Law Updates: Interest Rates in Construction Contracts and Litigation
2018
Construction Law Section CLE Lunch
Recent Construction Law Updates: Interest Rates in Construction Contracts and Litigation
2018
Construction Contracts from Start to Finish
Drafting and Negotiating Construction Contracts
2017
Northern Utah Trucking Association
Limiting Legal Liability in the Transportation Industry
Publications
2019
The Transportation Lawyer
A Historical Perspective on Regulation of Owner-Operators
2018
Utah Trucking Magazine
Driver Misclassification: Are Owner-Operators Employees or Independent Contractors
2016
2016
2016
SNJ Blog
Should You Register Your Trademark?
2016
SNJ Blog
Eviction Rules Set to Change in Utah
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I put an unlocked gate up across an unmaintained county rd that runs through private property?
14 Jul 2018
Q&A
We will be out of town and suspect our PM will try to serve us with an eviction hearing request while we're gone, what happens?
04 Jul 2018
Q&A
Default judgement given for eviction from apartment I had already moved out of?
03 Jul 2018
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
FREIGHT TROUBLES? HOW TO AVOID GETTING STUCK IN OUT-OF-STATE LITIGATION
28 Feb 2017
Legal Guide
Construction Subcontracts 101
15 Feb 2017
Legal Guide
EVICTION RULES SET TO CHANGE IN UTAH
27 Sep 2016