Atty. Stephen E. W. Hale

Atty. Stephen E. W. Hale

Stephen Hale’s practice includes commercial and tort litigation. He has represented clients in industries such as telecommunications, heavy and light manufacturing, automotive wholesale and retail, software development, construction, and commercial and residential development.

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About Stephen E. W. Hale at a glance

Stephen E. W. Hale is a business, ip, construction, and litigation attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Parr Brown Gee & Loveless. Admitted to practice in Utah, Utah State Bar. Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1988) and University of Utah (MBA, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Stephen Hale’s practice includes commercial and tort litigation. He has represented clients in industries such as telecommunications, heavy and light manufacturing, automotive wholesale and retail, software development, construction, and commercial and residential development.

He is admitted to practice before the Utah Supreme Court and all state and federal courts in Utah, and the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Hale received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, magna cum laude, in 1982, and his Masters in Business Administration in 1983.

Mr. Hale received a license to practice as a certified public accountant in the State of Utah. While practicing as a C.P.A., he was employed for several years with Ernst & Whinney, an international accounting firm, where he was engaged in providing auditing and management consulting services.

Mr. Hale has been awarded an AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been named one of the top general commercial litigation lawyers in Utah in the 2010-2014 editions of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Business Lawyers, and was recognized in the 2007-2015 editions of Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation and construction law. Mr. Hale was listed in the 2009-2014 editions of Mountain States Super Lawyers, and in 2013 was named one of Utah’s “Top 100” lawyers in the Intermountain area. He has also been continuously listed in Utah Business magazine as one of Utah’s Legal Elite since its inception.

PRACTICE AREAS

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    Stephen E. W. Hale's Areas of Practice

    Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen E. W. Hale handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

    Business & Corporate Law

    Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

    Stephen E. W. Hale is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Utah →

    Intellectual Property

    IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

    Stephen E. W. Hale is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Utah →

    Construction Law

    Stephen E. W. Hale is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Utah →

    Civil Litigation

    Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

    Stephen E. W. Hale is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Utah →

    Jurisdictional Context

    Why local counsel matters in Utah

    Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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    Frequently Asked

    Common questions about Stephen E. W. Hale

    Where is Stephen E. W. Hale's law office located?
    Stephen E. W. Hale's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Parr Brown Gee & Loveless. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
    What practice areas does Stephen E. W. Hale handle?
    Stephen E. W. Hale focuses on business, ip, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
    Where did Stephen E. W. Hale go to law school?
    Stephen E. W. Hale earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (MBA, 1983); (BS, 1982).
    How can I contact Stephen E. W. Hale for a consultation?
    You can contact Stephen E. W. Hale directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
    What awards or recognition has Stephen E. W. Hale received?
    Stephen E. W. Hale's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property.

    Education

    J.D.
    University of Utah
    - 1988
    MBA
    University of Utah
    - 1983
    BS
    University of Utah
    - 1982

    Awards

    Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA – America’s Leading Business Lawyers
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyers
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyers “Top 100”
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Utah Business magazine as one of Utah’s Legal Elite
    - 2026
    Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Salt Lake City)
    - 2025
    Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Salt Lake City)
    - 2024
    Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Salt Lake City)
    - 2021

    Bar Admissions

    Utah, Utah State Bar

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