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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

About Kelly

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Fees and Rates

Cost

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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25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Robert | February 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Rear ended by a semi truck

Kelly and I became acquainted after I was rear ended by a semi truck. I was hit while the driver was searching the floor of his truck for dropped candy. He caused about 50,000.00 of damage to both vehicles. I sustained retinal damage to my left eye and had 127,000.00 of medical bills. You’d think t...hat an accident caused by such driver negligence and expense would be quickly settled. Not so.. Luckily, with his training and years of experience, Kelly countered the insurance company and succeeded in obtaining a very satisfactory settlement.. Thank you Kelly

Kelly Macfarlane

Replied last February 27, 2024

This 100% liability accident should have been resolved by the insurance company soon after the accident. Instead, they never offered him anything despite being provided all the medical records. The attorney that was hired also got multiple extensions which dragged the case out for years, but we refused to back down and forced the insurance company to pay $125,000 more than we initially offered to settle for immediately following this accident. This is a good example of the insurance companies making it impossible for people to handle their own claims. They put up every roadblock they could to try and dissuade claimants from pursuing the just resolution of the claim.

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 Pauline | July 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Dog bite

Kelly was great to work with. We had no idea where to even begin with all the bills and the physical problems that we were facing because of the attack that occurred from a dog as I was riding my bike. Kelly was very knowledgeable and helpful in getting us what was fair in coving and paying the many ...bills that we are even still today accruing. We would have been in big financial trouble had we not had Kelly working for us with the owner of the dog’s insurance. We were dealing with just trying to heal and recover and it was so nice to have Kelly do all the leg work. Hands down, I would recommend Kelly to anyone who is in need of some help after an accident. He is fun to work with and has a great sense of humor as well.

Kelly Macfarlane

Replied last July 28, 2020

This client suffered a severe ankle injury when a neighbor’s dog attacked her on her bike while riding past his property. Cases involving a neighbor are tricky and insurance companies like to avoid paying by capitalizing on the reluctance to file a claim on a neighbor’s insurance. Here we were able to explain to the neighbor that he had paid premiums for years and that his insurance now owed the money on the policy to his neighbor and that it was a good thing he had increased his limits. The case settled for the full $300,000 limits. We also got the health insurance lien reduced so they kept more in their pocket. We did this all for our reduced fee of 25% and client did not have to even file a complaint against her neighbor.

Posted by Devin | July 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Dependable from start to finish

While attending graduate school I was involved in an accident while sitting at a red light that totaled my vehicle and caused a chronic back injury. I had medical bills piling up, tuition, a baby on the way, and could no longer work my construction job due to my injury. We started to feel helpless w...hen the other party's insurance kept delaying. As soon as Kelly heard about my situation he wanted to help. After talking with Kelly I felt relieved and knew that he would advocate for me. He has had my best interest in mind, both physically and financially, as he's worked to ensure a resolution. Although the process has taken longer than we all originally thought, he continues to advise and make sure that I will be taken care of in the future. I would highly recommend Kelly for any of your injury needs as his experience and expertise are invaluable.

Kelly Macfarlane

Replied last August 11, 2022

This. case arose when a dementia patient got the keys to a car and drove several blocks almost hitting several motorists. Then he drove headlong into the rear of this client’s vehicle. The case was tricky because the dementia patient died a year later and this changes when a complaint has to be filed. Many attorneys may have missed discovering that the defendant later died and would have failed to timely file a complaint. As a result we were able to maximize a settlement on a case that happened in Colorado.

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.

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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

Activity

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