$ 150-350 per hour
About John
Biography
John's believes that the client's interests come first. andlong considered the client's needs to be at the center of his practice.
He currently represents a high number of clients in disability, injury and financial insolvency proceedings in front of Utah State Courts, Federal Courts, and Utah Administrative Courts.
He is also an (present and past) as an adjunct professor of several colleges and universities including Eagle Gate College, Utah Valley University, Unitek College, Brookline college and others.
I focus on working hard to help injured workers, the disabled, and people looking to eliminate debt
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
40%
Social Security & Disability
25%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
20%
Workers Compensation
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Utah for 15 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Jeannine | August 11, 2015 | Personal Injury
Awesome and Fair
John has help me with more than one legal issue, do to life changing injury as the result of a car accident (not my fault). I always received a return phone call even after hours. I was never charged more than I was told. John is a great attorney and even more important he is personable, supportive a...
John W. Christiansen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jhon is a well known immigration attorney who works diligently and vigorously on each one of his case. Jhon is honest, smart, hardworking. I strongly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a respected attorney that will give his all to see your legal needs are met in full."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a terrific dedicated lawyer."
"John and I know each other from our Workers' Comp cases. I endorse John Christiansen because he is smart, has integrity and works hard for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a hard working, honest man who will do his best to help in any way possible. I would not hesitate to refer family or friends to John."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is very honest attorney, I would not hesitate to send a client his way that is in need of a bankruptcy."
Ky Papke
Personal injury lawyer
Timothy Daniels
Workers compensation lawyer
Brandan Davies
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Experience
Honors
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Mountain States Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Mountain States Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Mountain States Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 under 40, The National Advocates
2016
10 Best Social Security Disability Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Top Lawyer, Utah Legal Elite
2014
Business of the Month, Spanish Fork / Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
2013
Best Attorneys in Utah, Best Lawyers
2012
Paul Harris Society, Rotary International
2010
S.J. Quinney Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, University of Utah
2009
meritorious work award, U.S. Dept. of Justice
2008
Health Law Moot Court Finalist, T.U. College of Law
Work Experience
2014 - Present
General Counsel, Thomson Group
2013 - Present
Faculty, Utah Valley University
2012 - Present
General Counsel, Torq Motorsports
2011 - Present
Adjunct Professor, eagle gate college
2010 - Present
Attorney - Partner, McKell Christiansen & Wise
2010 - 2010
Associate, BDM&A
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk, Utah Attorney General's Office
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, U.S. Dept Of Justice
Associations
2011 - Present
A. Sherman Christensen American Inn of Court
2011 - Present
Utah County Hispanic Chamber of Commercemember
2010 - Present
Utah Association for Justicemember
2010 - Present
Central Utah Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Spanish Fork Rotary ClubBoard Member
2010 - Present
Utah State Barmember
2010 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternitymember
2007 - Present
J. Reuben Clark Law Societymember
Sample of Legal Cases
Provo Postal CU v. Steward
favorable
Scott v. Universal Industrial Sales, et al.
overruled 30 years of prior precedent
Stubbs v. Stedt
Client paid zero, case dismissed.
Education
2010
University of Tulsa College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Speaking Engagements
2016
Utah Valley University
Public Speaking Persuasion
2015
SUCWIB
Top 5 small business legal mistakes
2015
Law Society
Criminal Law and Ethics
2015
IMA quarterly forum
bankruptcy and tax law update
2013
Kiwanis Club Annual Meeting
Social Security Law
2013
Guest Lecturer at Utah Valley University
Guest Lecturer
2012
Spanish Fork Rotary
International Service
2012
Guest Lecturer at Utah Valley University
Public Speaking
2012
BNI Meeting
Social Security Law
2011
Guest Lecturer at Provo College
Humanities
Publications
2011
Utah Trial Journal
Litigating on a Shoe String
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I filed bankruptcy pro se and I have a creditor that violated the automatic stay. What can I do about that?
26 Oct 2021
Q&A
Can a bankruptcy attorney bill the debtor they represented after a chapter 13 discharge?
15 Oct 2021
Q&A
What to do if I had massive panic attack after being stuck in a McDonald’s freezer?
10 Oct 2021