Daniel W McKay

Daniel W McKay

4.8
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 25 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Spanish Fork, UT
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Personal Injury ... +6 more

Canyon Creek Professional Plaza, 952 North 200 East, Spanish Fork, UT

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 25 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2000

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Licensed in Nevada for 20 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2005

Inactive

Licensed in Idaho for 24 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

Location

Daniel W. McKay & Associates, PLLC

Canyon Creek Professional Plaza, 952 North 200 East, Spanish Fork, UT, 84660-1734

Daniel W. McKay & Associates

8813 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT, 84088

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Daniel W McKay's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Brian | March 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Awesome!

Working with Daniel and his team was great, He pushed me in all the right directions and his staff provided me everything I needed in a timely fashion. I feel they are reasonably priced after shopping around. Daniel comes with great knowledge and experience to not string you along but get you to whe...re you want fast!

Daniel McKay

Replied last March 27, 2019

Knowledge and experience count for a lot when working toward a resolution for a client. We wish you the best moving forward.

Posted by Carisa | March 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Utah Lawyer

I highly recommend the office of Daniel W. McKay and Associates! I had an usual situation arise with my divorce. The office was able to help me figure out the problem, and guide me through the steps necessary to resolve the issue. Most importantly for me, they were always prompt, clear in their commu...nications, and friendly. Because the case involved my former husband's cooperation, some of the process was slowed. Mr. McKay and Associates were able to stay calm and help me stay calm. I felt very much at ease through a difficult situation, and I attribute that to their efficient work, their professional manner, and their positive demeanor. I was out of state, resolving a Utah issue, and the communication was always open and easy. I never had issues reaching their office or getting tasks accomplished. I appreciate their work very much!

Daniel McKay

Replied last March 20, 2018

We are so appreciative that you have taken the time to share your opinion of our office. It helps other feel confident in their choice to consult with us. Thanks again.

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...ome meager assets, and above all a severely broken heart and spirit. Dan sat with me for a few hours on our first consultation. He gathered information and told me what to do immediately in my situation. He helped me save myself from many headaches and stressors that would have been of serious nature had it not been for this initial, immediate counsel. First piece of advice was not to get an online divorce. There was too much at stake with too many complications. An online divorce could easily be overturned and bite me in the back someday. I did not even want a divorce. Dan not only gave me expert legal counsel, but he also helped me better understand the mentality of the divorce and what to prepare for when my then-spouse would turn on me and accuse me of horrific allegations. He impressed upon me in no uncertain terms that I needed to protect myself, protect my children, and protect my assets, in that order. He affirmed with me that I should prepare for the very worst from my then-spouse and helped me to know what that could mean and what he would do to help me through it. He was absolutely spot-on. It was like he knew the very course my divorce was going to take and was right all along the way. He was very intuitive and patient., especially patient with me. I continually had many questions and concerns. Most of all I was scared. I was scared of having one lone person going to throw down a simple wooden gavel then tell me where I would live, how often I would be able to see my own children, and what kind of financial misery I would endure, one lone person was going to do this. It was up to Dan to help me not only understand the processes, but become strong through the trials, and how to sustain myself mentally and emotionally. The best part of my association with Dan was the comfort he provided me when he arrived at court. Through his interactions with me, seeing him perform in court, helped me develop a strong, deep trust in him. I trusted Dan implicitly to know the law, verbalize it accurately, concisely, and in the most pertinent way possible to uphold the case he made for and in my behalf. I had several trials, court trials. He/we won every one of them. In the end, after all the appeals from my then spouse, I came away with owing no alimony, I kept my home, I retained full physical custody of my children, and she owes child support. She was ordered out of the home. She was ordered to see the children based upon the state’s visitation schedule. Dan caught her in lies and exposed them in court. The judge called her disingenuous five times, duplicitous twice, and even told her attorney he was despicable for having brought up a certain aspect of the trial in his courtroom. Dan knows the law. He knows how to present the law. He knows how to prepare someone for appearing in court and navigating one’s way through the most devastating circumstances in one’s life. . . . divorce. I trust Dan McKay. I recommend Dan McKay for legal matters. He is an honest man. He encouraged me to always be truthful, no matter how many times my then-spouse was lying on the stand. Dan was always forthright with me. One of the most important qualities a person can look for in an attorney is one who is honest, forthright, and is a total advocate, behind you 100% through good and times. He is one who believes in you and warrants believing in him. I have great respect for Dan McKay. I received the best representation I could have ever sought or expected. I am eternally grateful for everything Dan and his team of associates did for me. I am proud to call him my friend always. Mark V. Comsa

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Daniel W McKay's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bradley Weber

Family lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Cory Wall

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Ky Papke

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Terrell Lee

Litigation lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Cory Cottam

Litigation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Ryan Dan Petersen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Ronald Wilkinson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is a zealous advocate who is knowledgeable and professional."

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Kristy Hanson

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Rachael Whitaker

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is well versed in the complex details of family law practice and litigation. Dan is an excellent professional and wonderful advocate."

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Dale Ellsworth

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Daniel W. McKay is an excellent attorney. He has years of experience and knowledge regarding civil litigation and family law."

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Lindsay Jarvis

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Bradley Weber

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Rachael Whitaker

Family lawyer

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Kristy Hanson

Unknown lawyer

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Lindsay Jarvis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Terrell Lee

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Public Reprimand issued in UT, 2025

updated on 03/30/2026

This 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.

Honors

2017

AV Rated - Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

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

Associations

2017 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Utah State Bar, MCLE Committee

Board Member

2012 - Present

Utah State Bar, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

2005 - Present

Nevada State Bar

Attorney Member

2001 - Present

Idaho State Bar

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

Utah Association for Justice

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

Utah State Bar

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

Central Utah Bar Association

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Martinique Mining Corporation, Inc. et al. v. Henry Mountain Mining & Exploration Company, LLC

Arbitration award to clients of $10,500,000

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Education

2000

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Boise State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

The Sixth Annual Domestic Relations CLE

Setting Your Case Up for the Win: Effective Writing

Languages

English

Activity

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