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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Biography

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Cost

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 37 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1988

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Location

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 6 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Motorcycle Accident

Professional, Timely, and Caring

I hired Kelly just 2 days after a motorcycle accident where the other driver was at fault. The day that I called him he came to the hospital not only to explain my options, but also to see how I personally was dealing with the trauma. He then helped me to decide on the correct path forward and immedi...ately began working to make sure that the insurances companies held up to their responsibilities. With his help my case was settled quickly and for the full amount. I have no doubt without his help this would have gone on for years.

Kelly Macfarlane

Replied last November 15, 2023

Of course, I wanted to go see how this client was feeling. He was in the exact same motorcycle accident as I was when I was 17 years old. We believe that our quick action is going to be the key in preventing his health insurance company from trying to claim all of his settlement funds.

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 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 Roddy | April 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Roddy Horton

Kelly jumped in and took care of business. Would reccomend him to anyone. Kelly was precise in his instructions for completing my part and took care in completing his. He responded promptly to phone calls and all my inquiries.

Kelly Macfarlane

Replied last April 26, 2019

This client just needed some help resolving some liens on his settlement and execution of the agreements. We were happy to partner with his attorney to assist with the conclusion of the case and avoiding the efforts of the insurance company who wanted to reduce the settlement by several thousand dollars by paying some of it to another insurance company instead of to him.

Posted by Mindy | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Best experience I could have imagined!

I rarely post reviews but I feel like I need to this time because our family has been so lucky to have found and hired Kelly MacFarlane to be our attorney in the head on collision we experienced in October. My favorite thing about Kelly is his humanity. He is a good man! And he cares about people. ...He's been in more than one serious car accident, one where he lost his leg, so he understands. He is also very smart, an expert in his field which is a great advantage when looking for a lawyer of any kind. Without him, my medical bills which were over a hundred thousand dollars wouldn't have even been covered. But he knew tricks and how to work with the hospital in ways that we certainly didn't. So we did far better to have a lawyer than to not hire one! I was worried initially because lawyers are so expensive that it would be a poor choice but I couldn't have been more wrong. He saved us financially. I also can't walk or drive right now so he sent a notary right to my door. He was so quick to meet our needs, determined in working with the insurance companies and remarkably warm and easy to talk to. I was scared of saying the wrong thing in my statement to the insurance companies because I've heard stories from friends and family where they were baited into saying things and then the insurance wouldn't cover the claim. But he talked to me and I felt so much better and prepared in honest ways to do my part with my integrity in tact. He is a good, honest man. And that's what was so important to us. How can you tell that when looking at pictures online? It's so hard! We were so grateful that he came recommended highly by someone we trusted, my brother who is also an attorney. We felt like Kelly really put all he had into helping us in any way he could. I think he's wonderful! I would have been lost without his wisdom and kindness. With him, we came out on top and our needs are met with a little extra to spare. We love Kelly and would recommend him to anyone!

Kelly Macfarlane

Replied last January 24, 2017

This family was so fun to help. Because of the swift work we did on this case, we were able to have 4 policy limits tendered before any hospital liens were filed or health insurance liens that would have easily taken all of Mindy's claim and most of her son's claim. People just do not realize that when you hire an attorney, it is best to hire them while you are still in the hospital because liens are forming that will take hundreds of thousands of dollars of your settlement. Many attorneys only concentrate on how much they can get for a client instead of how much the client gets to keep, because the attorney fee is the same whether they act swiftly or slowly. Timing is everything.

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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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