Samuel J Sorensen

Samuel J Sorensen

also known as Sam Sorensen

3.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

5200 South Highland Drive, Suite 303, Salt Lake City, UT

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Always


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 15 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2010

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Sorensen Witherspoon LLC

5200 South Highland Drive, Suite 303, Salt Lake City, UT, 84117

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Samuel J Sorensen's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ashley | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, Knowledgeable, Personable, and Successful!

Going through a divorce, especially with children, is difficult and overwhelming. Sam and his team were professional, knowledgeable, reasonable, and always kept my daughter at the forefront of all conversations. His paralegal, Amanda, is incredible. I would email or call obsessively with random (and ...sometimes crazy) questions. She was always so soothing and helpful. I really cannot say enough great things about this firm. If you are thinking about or going through a divorce, contact Sam. He will give you the truth about "what happens next". Another noteworthy item is the response from Sam and his team. All emails were responded to promptly and with questions answered. This is paramount especially during a custody dispute. PS-He is absolutely incredible during mediation...even the mediator was surprised at the effectiveness and promptness of Sam and his filings. Take the first real step in Divorce and hire Sorensen Law Group. You will be thankful you did.

Posted by Matt | February 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Experience, Great Lawyer. Worth Every Penny

Working with Sam was a great experience. Right from our first consulation, I knew that I had chosen the right lawyer. He is very quick to respond and was great about answering my questions. I was so happy to have someone with his knowledge, experience and expertise to make sure that my best inter...ests, both short and long term, were first and foremost. Many times his insights helped me to avoid problems down the road, problems that were not apparent to me. He was well prepared and helped me feel confident and calm throughout the process. He also did extra research that really helped out. It was great knowing that my case was getting all the attention it needed. I'm glad that I had an attorney like Sam on my side. I felt confident that he was ready and able to fight as hard as needed to get the best outcome for me. I highly recommend Sam, and will not hesitate to use him again if I need his services.

Posted by Stephanie | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Disappointed

Sam was great to communicate, but with a difficult and uncooperative opposing counsel it should have been recognized sooner that they weren't going to cooperate and were just using tactics to run up attorney bills. This should have been stopped sooner. (It was one of the first things my new attorne...y did when I switched.) Sam drafted the stipulation agreement regarding my children at mediation. It specified reunification therapy with an estranged daughter. Unfortunately, this is a disappointing piece of my decree that I've had to live with. It was written vaguely, making it difficult to enforce. With an already contentious divorce, Sam should have had the experience to know that there should have been deadlines put in place for choosing a therapist, as well as a recommended incremental increase in visitation if therapy goals were met. A year later, I am still estranged from my daughter and going through the court process to get visitation.

Posted by Richard | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A great lawer and a great person

I could not be happier with my decision to hire Sam. He was recommended to me by a friend who had a similar experience. My divorce was initially going to be amicable, after I received paperwork from my now ex-wife’s lawyers, I was highly concerned (to say the least). I had never hired a lawyer befor...e and had only heard horror stories from others. Needless to say I was nervous at our first meeting. That lasted about five minutes. Sam is a personable individual, he talked to me and not at me. He never talked above my head and everything was explained in detail in a language I could understand. He was upfront about potential costs depending on which route the divorce went, but in the entire dealings with Sam (over six months) I never felt it was about the money. I’m not kidding, I always felt like it was about me and the best outcome. He was calming and understanding when I got upset, and guided me when I was being unreasonable…or on occasion too reasonable (in an attempt to just get it over with). He never had me do anything that went against what I felt was right and never took the case in a direction I did not agree with. I cannot say enough about Sam, at our last face-to-face meeting, after everything was done, I thanked him for not being the stereotypical lawyer you hear about or see on TV. If I ever have another legal issue, I will go back to Sam. If anyone I know is in need of a lawyer, I will recommend him with confidence.

Posted by Laura | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The ONLY attorney you want

Sam helped me through a very difficult divorce. My ex had hired a very expensive legal team and I was very intimidated and anxious. Sam was calm and confident and listened to my concerns. He did excellent research in my case, was a strong advocate for me and communicated clearly with me on what to ex...pect. Sam always returned my calls or emails promptly. He also followed up with opposing counsel and the courts right away. I never had to ask if something had been done yet. Sam was up against a powerful law firm hired by my ex. Sam did excellent research, provided sound legal arguments to the courts on my behalf and made sure that my best interest was protected. In the end, Sam made sure that I was treated fairly in my divorce and that the process was as streamlined as possible. He was not only extremely professional and successful in my case, he truly cared about my well being. I cannot tell you how much it meant to me to have such a powerful ally on my side. don't know what I would have done without him. If you need an attorney, I would strongly suggest you talk to Sam Sorensen. He's the best!

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Samuel J Sorensen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marco Brown

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Sam for a few years now. Every time I have seen him in court, he has been prepared and has argued his client's case well. He is thorough and goes to bat for each client. I would recommend him to anyone needing help with a divorce or child custody case."

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Jessica Couser

Family lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I referred one of my client's to Sam to help with a matter while I was out of town. He was thorough, competent and kind. My client's exact words were "Sam is a gem, thank you." Sam is a quality attorney and I highly recommend him for for any family law matter."

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Shane Gosdis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a highly respected and very experienced family law attorney in Utah. I highly recommend him for divorce and related family law issues."

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William Skuster

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sam is an outstanding attorney. He possesses great intellect and legal knowledge. Sam is also passionate about his clients' concerns and zealously represents their interests."

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Samuel Bell

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sam knows how to solve problems. He is skilled at mediation and in trial. He is a very effective lawyer who understands the most complex cased. He is an attorney you want on your side."

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Eric Vogeler

Family lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a longtime colleague and friend. He is sharp, professional, dedicated, and caring. I have never hesitated in recommending clients, friends, and family to Sam. I cannot heap enough superlatives on Sam, Sam's practice, and his craft."

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David Corbett

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a very intelligent and hard-working attorney. I know him to be an honest and honorable person, so I have never had an reason to question his ethics. I definitely endorse Sam."

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Aaron Gwilliam

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sam is a fantastic lawyer. He is smart and works hard for his clients."

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Steve Christensen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Sam on several cases. He is bright and collegial. I highly recommend Sam as a divorce attorney."

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Craig Pankratz

Unknown lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Sam for four years and am extremely impressed with him. He is a fantastic attorney and person. His critical eye and insight helped me on many cases while we worked together. He knows how to predict opposing positions and how to counter them. On a personal level, I consider Sam a great friend because of his integrity and loyalty. I cannot give a higher recommendation than I give him."

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Jill Coil

Family lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Sam. He is a very skilled and intelligent lawyer who vigorously defends his clients for fair and equitable results. Sam has a great reputation with opposing attorneys and the court to help facilitate quick and fair results."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Samuel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Shad McOmber

Unknown lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a very smart and knowledgeable attorney. I highly endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star - Family Law, SuperLawyers

2018

Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2018

Lifetime Achievement, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2018

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2016

Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney/Partner, SEB Legal Attorneys At Law

2015 - 2016

Attorney, Miller Law Utah

2013 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Christensen Thornton, PLLC

Associations

2014 - Present

New Lawyer Training Program Committee - Utah State Bar

Committee Member

2013 - Present

Utah State Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2010 - Present

Utah Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2017

Park City Bar Association

Board Member

2015 - 2017

Canines With A Cause

Board Member

2013 - 2016

Canyon Rim Citizen's Association

Executive Committee/Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Custody Informal Trial

Obtain custody of minor child for Father

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Education

2010

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Utah

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

New Lawyer Training Program Law Practice Management Seminar

Ethics of Solo Practice

Publications

2014

www.MensDivorce.com Divorce Decree Facts

2014

www.MensDivorce.com Parenting Time Disputes

Languages

Portuguese

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