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I received my undergraduate degrees in History and Political Science from Boise State University, and graduated with Distinguished Honors. I attended the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU, and graduated with Juris Doctorate in 2000. I was admitted to the Utah State and Federal Bar in 2000, to the Idaho State and Federal Bar in 2001, and most recently to the Nevada State and Federal Bar in 2005. I am a member of the Utah Trial Lawyers’ Association. I received an AV Rating with Martindale Hubble in 2011. I am currently serving on the MCLE Board.
I have been practicing as an attorney for nearly fourteen years, primarily in Salt Lake and Utah County. My areas of practice are civil litigation and family law, with emphasis in real estate, securities and commercial contracts, personal injury, estate planning, as well as divorce and custody cases.
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Acquired: 2000
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2005
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2001
Canyon Creek Professional Plaza, 952 North 200 East, Spanish Fork, UT, 84660-1734
8813 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT, 84088
59 Client Reviews
Showing 16 - 20 of 20 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Jon | June 10, 2015 | Adoption
Excellent with my Son's Adoption!
Dan was excellent in working with my wife and I in getting our adoption of our son completed, more seamless and pain free than either of us expected. From document submission, discussing it with our son to the final court appearance. Would recommend to anyone!
Posted by Chris | June 04, 2015
Fantasitc!
My experience with Dan Mckay has been nothing short of excellent. Working with Mr. Mckay has been everything you could want for a attorney. You ask a question and Mr. Mckay will respond the same day. He is always willing to talk about your concerns and make you feel better about navigating through th...
Posted by Ryan | June 04, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Who you hire is important
In my naivety, I thought once my divorce was final, my legal woes would subside. I was wrong. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and work with other attorney’s. Dan is the only one I’ve chosen to use again. Mr. McKay and his staff are top notch. I would recommend them to anyone. As a r...
Posted by Mark | May 25, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Mark V. Comsa
I was referred to Dan McKay through one of his associates with whom I had done business for a real estate matter. I was blindsided by my then-wife having suddenly left me without any signs and wanted a divorce. She wanted to complete an online divorce. I had four children, a home, a long career, s...
Posted by Whitney | March 03, 2015 | Child Custody
Child custody/ divorce
Great lawyer! Very trustworthy and always kept me informed! He knew how to handle every situation that arose in my child custody case. Highly recommend!
"Dan was a mentor of mine in my first years of practice, and I appreciate his guidance, wisdom, and ability to make complex legal issues simple. I am pleased to endorse him."
"I have known Dan for several years and have had the pleasure of being on the other side of cases with him. He is a true professional who advocates for his clients to get the best possible result from what are often difficult situations that arise in family law matters."
"I have worked with Mr. Daniel W. McKay for several years in his law practice. Based on my work experience and practice with Mr. McKay he has always exhibited the highest levels of ethical standards and impeccable familiarity with the laws governing his practice areas. Mr. McKay is an avid advocate for his clients and has always personified a professional demeanor and candor to both the courts and his clients. Mr. McKay’s legal experience in his practice areas, his analytical capacity and capabilities, and his ability to highlight salient factors in his practice, have driven favorable outcomes for his clients in many cases."
"I have known Dan for several years and have worked with him on a number of cases. I have always been impressed by his professionalism, his attention to detail, and his demeanor. He is an experienced and competent litigator, whom I wholeheartedly endorse."
"I am a local attorney in the surrounding area of which Dan serves. As a young attorney in the area Dan has been a great resource to reach out to for guidance and direction. Dan has offered me some sound advice as to getting started. As I have spoke to other attorneys in the area it is the consensus that Dan is an upstanding Attorney who puts pride in his work and is known in the community as an Attorney who honors ethics."
"I have known Dan for over 13 years and in that time have always respected him and his work. Dan maintains the highest ethics and professionalism. I have nothing but the highest regard for Dan and his work."
"I strongly endorse Dan as an experienced family law attorney in the community. He is articulate, well prepared, and personable. He fights hard for his clients while maintaining a professional relationship with other attorneys . He is always prepared in court and is well spoken."
"Dan is well versed in the complex details of family law practice and litigation. Dan is an excellent professional and wonderful advocate."
"Daniel W. McKay is an excellent attorney. He has years of experience and knowledge regarding civil litigation and family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is an incredibly experienced attorney in the area of family law. He is also a great human being who genuinely cares about others. I routinely refer clients to Dan because I trust his ability to represent them in a professional manner."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Public Reprimand issued in UT, 2025
updated on 03/30/2026This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
2017
AV Rated - Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2014 - Present
Managing Partner, Daniel W. McKay & Associates, PLLC
2013 - 2014
Managing Partner, Heideman, McKay & Heugly, PLLC
2009 - 2013
Managing Partner, Heideman McKay Heugly & Olsen, LLC
2002 - 2009
Partner, Ascione Heideman & McKay
2000 - 2002
Partner, Clark & McKay, LLC
2017 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Utah State Bar, MCLE CommitteeBoard Member
2012 - Present
Utah State Bar, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2005 - Present
Nevada State BarAttorney Member
2001 - Present
Idaho State BarAttorney Member
2000 - Present
Utah Association for JusticeAttorney Member
2000 - Present
Utah State BarAttorney Member
2000 - Present
Central Utah Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Arbitration award to clients of $10,500,000
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Setting Your Case Up for the Win: Effective Writing
English
Legal Answers
Can i take my social security number and birth certificate from my mom without it being considered as stealing?
06 Nov 2018
Can I file a motion to delay divorce hearing on behalf of my brother.
23 Apr 2015
My wife committed adultery, I signed a consent form to avoid court. Can I still take her to court?
23 Apr 2015