Marianne Dawson-Man

When my mother, who lives in California, was sued by a major bank as a guarantor, we initially hired a local Utah attorney since the litigation was filed in Utah. Unfortunately, it became clear that this first attorney was not competent. That’s when we brought in Marianne Dawson-Man, Esq., to assist ...with litigation strategy, settlement efforts, and oversight. Marianne quickly identified the gaps in the first attorney’s work and advised us through the process of replacing him with new local counsel. Since the case was in Utah, we had to engage additional Utah attorneys to manage court filings, procedural compliance, and appearances. Unfortunately, the second Utah attorney we hired proved to be both ineffective and unresponsive, missing key moments and failing to stay on top of important emails and documents. To keep the case on track, we brought in two more Utah attorneys, but they focused more on administrative tasks. Marianne had to guide them to engage strategically with opposing counsel, as they often deferred to the bank’s demands without pushback. Throughout the process, Marianne provided the litigation strategy and direction that had been missing from the case. Some attorneys discouraged us from pursuing an indemnification agreement—worrying it could complicate negotiations or trigger third-party involvement—but Marianne recognized how essential it was to protect my mother’s interests. She remained persistent and insisted on safeguards to minimize my mother’s liability and ensure her assets were protected. Marianne also managed aggressive opposing counsel from the bank, along with a third party's legal counsels that aligned with the bank’s efforts to shift the full burden of liability onto my mother. Thanks to her strategic persistence and leadership, we secured a favorable settlement that included an indemnification agreement—a key protection that other attorneys had advised against pursuing. Not all attorneys are the same. Marianne provided the leadership, strategy, and advocacy we needed to overcome complex challenges and secure the best outcome possible. Without her involvement, I am certain we would not have achieved this result. I highly recommend Marianne Dawson-Man to anyone seeking an attorney who can lead complex cases, anticipate challenges, and deliver real results.

I am grateful to Marianne Dawson-Man for her exceptional assistance in handling my late relative’s estate. We faced a complex situation with back taxes, and I was worried about the financial impact on the estate. Marianne Dawson-Man provided expert guidance, meticulously reviewed the tax issues, and ...discovered significant savings opportunities. Her strategic approach not only resolved the back tax issues efficiently but also saved the estate a considerable amount of money.

I was advised by my accountant to seek the counsel of a tax attorney for the IRS audit of my business due to the complexity of my case which also involved potential criminal tax issues. Not only was attorney Marianne Dawson-Man able to convince IRS legal counsel to not enforce an IRS revenue agent's ...summons against me and my family's financial accounts, against the wishes of the IRS agent assigned to my case, but she was also able to settle the case with a good result even though I did not have many of the requisite receipts to support my business deductions.

I highly recommend attorney Marianne Dawson-Man for her assertive and strategic legal counsel in extracting me out of a real estate transaction for the sale of my commercial building involving multiple complex contractual and real estate issues. I had been told by multiple people that I could not get... out of this contract. Marianne was able to not only get me out of the contract but also to recommended a great real estate broker which resulted in an approximately $400,000 higher sale price for my commercial building. I am very grateful for Ms. Dawson-Man's role in helping me to not only avoid foreclosure of the property, but also to avoid financial ruin.

Attorney Marianne Dawson-Man was highly recommended to me by a payroll company to resolve my IRS trust fund penalty recovery issues. Marianne is a detailed oriented professional and extremely knowledgeable on her field; from my first interaction with her I knew that I was in the right hands. Marianne... remained objective and focused during the whole process watching every detail to ensure the best possible outcome for me as her client. At the end of the IRS meeting, the IRS agent informed me that I "should not expect to hear from the IRS again." Needless to say, I was very relieved as the amount of the potential IRS tax liability was in the millions. Marianne will be my go to attorney for matters within her field of expertise in the future.