Kelly H Macfarlane

Kelly H Macfarlane

also known as Macfarlane LegalWorks

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 37 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Ogden, UT
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation, Brain Injury, Insurance

205 26 th Street, Ste. 21, Ogden, UT

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Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 37 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1988

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Kelly H. Macfarlane, PLLC

205 26 th Street, Ste. 21, Ogden, UT, 84401

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Kelly H Macfarlane's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Austin | February 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best attorney!

Kelly advocated for us swiftly and confidently. He is a strong advocate for his clients and possesses high-level skills and knowledge of the law as it pertains to each case. Kelly communicates with clients and opposing council in a win-win approach. He worked tirelessly to ensure a positive outcome. ...We trust Kelly and highly recommend him.

Kelly Macfarlane

Replied last February 27, 2024

Austin was a great client who was seriously injured as a passenger while he was taking a driving course to get his driver's license for the first time. In this instance, the claim against the other driver was easy to handle for him. But, as is often the case, the second claim that is filed on the car you are riding in for underinsured motorist coverage, was fought by the insurance company and they hire counsel to oppose this 100% liability claim. The insurance company would make no offers of settlement to Austin until they hired an attorney to fight the claim and it was more than a year after the demand was sent to his own insurance company for UIM coverage before it was finally settled for the appropriate value of the case. Interestingly, Underinsured Insurance regulations require them to respond to a demand within 30 days after the demand is received. So, again, we see that insurance companies seldom make it possible for claimants to handle their own claim unless they just want to be bullied into an unfair settlement. This is true even though the insurance company for your own car in which you were hit, has duties of good faith and fair dealing and statutory obligations to respond timely to a claim unless they specifically ask for more time. They have a duty to timely investigate a claim and respond with a fair settlement offer. They seldom meet this obligation. We are glad we were able to serve Austin in this case and make them treat him fairly.

Posted by Laurissa | October 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Awesome As Always

Christmas Day a drunk driver totaled my vehicle and my family. My husband and son went with Debry, one of the tv attorneys He still hasn’t finished his case. My daughter and I went with Kelly Macfarlane. Kelly was able to settle with the at fault insurance, my health insurance and my auto u...nderinsured insurance. Not only did Kelly settle the case fast, but I got the maximum amount. I’m glad I picked Kelly Macfarlane. We really needed the money to pay for surgeries and treatment for my husband, because my husbands attorney dropped the ball. Kelly was fast but he had awesome communication throughout the whole process. I knew what was happening and what I needed to do. Thanks Kelly, you’ve were a huge help in my time of need.

Kelly Macfarlane

Replied last November 15, 2023

I’ll be honest, when I heard that these prior clients had hired Robert Debry and associates for two of their family member claims, before they hired me for two other claims from the same accident, the race was on. Even though the other law firm had a huge Headstart, we collected full policy limits on two insurance policies, and the money was dispersed, and to the clients long before the other law firm even stuck their head out of the gates.

Posted by Paul Hansen | January 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Extremely Thankful!

We contacted Kelly after 3 years trying to work with insurance company from a an accident my wife was hit almost broadsided. She had a fracture collar bone and required several surgeries. We didn't want to use a lawyer but after a really long time of slow communication and endless waiting, we called... Kelly. He immediately sprung in action. He was very experienced with these types of cases and knew exactly how to work with both the other person's and our insurance companies. He kept us informed all along the way. He was personable and knew the right questions to ask to prepare the paperwork and negotiate with insurance company. Most of all, he was very personable He was able to get a great settlement and ecstatic with the outcome. Take our word, never try to deal with the insurance by yourself, it doesn't work. I would recommend Kelly McFarland to anyone.

Kelly Macfarlane

Replied last August 11, 2022

The Hansens are a good example of why going it alone against an insurance company is not advisable. We were able to get two sizable settlements and fight the health insurance liens who wanted to take the Hansen’s money once it settled.

Posted by Craig | July 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death

Thank you Kelly for your absolute professionalism delivered in such a personal way.

I lost my spouse in a terrible traffic accident which I survived. Although we paid insurance premiums monthly for years, our insurance company hung me out to dry and snowballed me with paperwork and unanswered phone calls.In my grief, I was unable to function and no idea about how to proceed. But whe...n I began to take small positive steps to build a new life, I came across Kelly's ad on the T V late one evening. A few days later Kelly arrived at my home and we talked at the dining table. Mr Macfarlane was able to explain everything to me about how insurance companies act in cases like mine and what would happen in the upcoming months. A few days after his visit I hired Kelly. He has always been honest and patient with my many questions. His kindness has been instrumental in helping me start down a new path-thank you so much Kelly.

Kelly Macfarlane

Replied last July 28, 2020

This client suffered such a tragic loss of his soul mate in a trucking accident where they were both in the tractor trailer at the time they were rear ended by another truck while its driver was reaching down to get a piece of candy he dropped. There were no less than 4 different insurance companies fighting over the money that was available in the accident. This happened back east and we were able to get the full $1,000,000 policy limits and reduce the claims of the other insurance companies who were trying to take the money that belonged to Craig for the accident. We also got the medical bills reduced for the treaters who were filing liens on Craig’s settlement funds. We did all of this work for him at our reduced rate of 25 %. He was such a great client and we remain friends since helping him in this accident.

Posted by Troy | April 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident

The Right Man For Us

My wife had a slip and fall accident that has forever changed her life and all of the lives of those who love her. The doctors all agree she will end up with an above the knee amputation due to the negligence of another party. We called several other attorneys and we got mostly apathy. Not from Kelly... ! Our case has yet to go to be litigated, but he has been so through and professional. From the beginning he has been personable, empathetic, and so very kind I have no doubt in my mind that we made the right decision to call Kelly. I highly recommend Mr. MacFarlane. Stay tuned, more to come. Troy Stay tuned. More to come

Kelly Macfarlane

Replied last April 23, 2019

We were able, after hiring an expert and filing a complaint and taking out of state depositions to get this matter settled for these clients $155,000.

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Kelly H Macfarlane's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bryan Larson

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kelly is an excellent attorney in every way. I would trust him in nearly any matter in the insurance/personal injury area."

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Matthew Schmoldt

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelly is extremely knowledgeable and skilled."

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Richard Shelton

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelly is a terrific lawyer. He is very smart and creative. He has a ton of experience. I highly recommend him!"

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Hadley Moss

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Kelly for about three years now and I continue to be impressed with his absolute mastery of his craft. Kelly and I have worked on a variety of products liabiltiy related issues and Kelly has a unique understandng of the negotiations process, the law, and the practical aspects of any given situation. Kelly also has a unique ability to convince key stakeholders to take the emotion out of a decision so that the best reasonable outcome can be reached. I have also appreciated Kelly's attention to detail with billing and other practises. Kelly is very aware of the client and their needs and limitations both with budget and capacity to manage a given situation. I give Kelly my highest recommendation."

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Nathan Alder

Litigation lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kelly Macfarlane is one of the best attorneys I know. Clients love him. He's a dedicated litigator, and a tremendous negotiator and advocate. Kelly continues to teach me each week, each month. I can't imagine a situation where I am not practicing law with him. If I ever needed legal advice or representation, I would be calling Kelly."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer for Personal Injury 15 years in a row 2010-2024, Mountain States Super Lawyers

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2008

Utah Legal Elite 2008-2017, Utah

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Kelly H. Macfarlane, PLLC

1985 - 2016

Shareholder, Christensen & Jensen, PC

Associations

2013 - Present

Phoenix Services, Inc.

Board Member

2007 - 2013

Chairman of the Board, Phoenix Services, Inc.

Chairman of the Board

2000 - 2016

Christensen & Jensen

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Ellis v. Estate of Ellis, 169 P.3d 441, Utah 2007

Won both issues and Insurance had to pay their policy limits

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Education

1987

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

1984

Weber State University

B.S.

1982

Dixie College

Associate of Science

Speaking Engagements

2000

Legal Assistants Association of Utah

Presenter: “Automobile Insurance Law” for the Legal Assistants Association of Utah 200

1997

Taggart Symposium

“Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Utah” Taggart Symposium for Insurance and Financial Planners at Brigham Young University 1997

Publications

Languages

English

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