James M. Hunnicutt

James M. Hunnicutt

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

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

6465 South 3000 East, Suite 108, Salt Lake City, UT

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 23 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nevada for 23 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2002

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 25 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2000

Former Member

No misconduct found

Location

Dolowitz Hunnicutt, PLLC

6465 South 3000 East, Suite 108, Salt Lake City, UT, 84121

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James M. Hunnicutt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (13) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Diana | December 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Experience!

Jim and paralegal Henna literally saved me from a mental breakdown throughout my recent divorce! They were consummate professionals, while at the same time, caring and down to earth. I can’t thank them enough and higjly recommend them!

Posted by Tiffany | November 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hiring Jim was the best decision!

I started the divorce process naively thinking I could handle it on my own. I found out that was a very poor decision. A year and a half into the divorce, nothing was moving forward and I felt defeated after every court hearing. I knew it was imperative to find a great attorney that would fight for m...e. I began my search by reaching out to a local law firm that I trusted. Jim was their number one recommendation to handle my complicated case. Our consultation left me impressed and hopeful that Jim could get my case moving forward and that he would actually fight for me. Hiring Jim was the best decision! I am so grateful for his excellent communication skills, expertise with divorce law, and the compassion that he and his team showed me throughout this difficult phase of my life! I could not have asked for a better team to work with. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Savior in a contentious divorce

Jim represented me during the early stages of my divorce. He provided not only sound, strategic legal representation but logical, supportive advice during an extremely challenging time in my life. He is able to keep one focused on prioritizing the right aspects of your case and even bring some humor ...to a tough situation. When I was forced to change counsel due to extenuating circumstances, Jim took the time to throughly inform my new attorney of all aspects of my case and, as the new lawyer stated, "I love working with someone so organized and thorough!" I agree. It was a wonderful experience and I highly, highly recommend Jim.

Posted by Richard | October 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I hired the best so i could rest easy.

Do you want a straight shooter? A bulldog in the courtroom? Do you want a calming force in the most challenging times of your life? Or do you just need a lawyer who understands the law, listens to your case and helps you make the decision for you and your family? He knew what it took to get me d...ivorced when I didn’t know myself. Either way Jim is the right attorney for the job, I have referred him to multiple people and everyone is so grateful that I did. REW2

Posted by kirk | October 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A lawyer with integrity!

Rock solid guy. Held me up when I was at the lowest point of my life. He had my back with legal issues while I could deal with my new life going forward. Thank You to James and all his crew!

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James M. Hunnicutt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jordan Kendell

Family lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is a fantastic attorney who works hard to serve his clients, as well as serve the legal community. I highly recommend Jim for your family-law needs."

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Jason Yancey

Family lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jim is an amazing attorney. I regularly turn to him for advice and counsel. I have and will continue to refer my friends and family to him. He is truly one of the best family law attorneys in the state."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Sonja Jorgensen

Family lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I had the opportunity to work with Jim on a family matter and I found him to be beyond professional. He was helpful and always available to the clients he represented as well as opposing counsel. If I still did family law, I'd look forward to working with him again. He made an otherwise unpleasant case a lot easier."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2017

Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2016

Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2014

Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Utah, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2013

Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2012

Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2011

Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2000

Magna Cum Laude, Boston College Law School

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Dolowitz Hunnicutt, PLLC

2009 - 2011

Partner, Hunnicutt & Curtis, PLLC

2001 - 2009

Partner, Rooker Rawlins LLP

2000 - 2001

Law Clerk, United States District Court, Bangor, Maine

Associations

Order of the Coif

Member

Utah State Bar

Member

State Bar of Nevada (inactive)

Member

Virginia State Bar (inactive)

Member

1998 - 2000

Boston College Law Review

Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Shuman v. Shuman, 2017 UT App 192

Client was granted primary custody of children, and allowed to relocate with them.

Vanderzon v. Vanderzon, 2017 UT App 150

Court agreed with Jim's client and ordered the children to live in Virginia. The Court of Appeals affirmed.

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Education

2000

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Dartmouth College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

20th Annual Seminar - Special Problems in Divorce

Mastering Mediation Preparation in Divorce

Publications

1999

41 Boston College Law Rev. 153 Note: “Another Reason to Reform the Federal Regulatory System: Agencies Treating Nonlegislative Rules as Binding Law”

Languages

English

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