Atty. Daniel J Torkelson
Mr. Daniel J Torkelson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, commercial, corporate and 6 other areas of law.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Salt Lake City, UT · 42+ Years Experience
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About Daniel J Torkelson at a Glance
Daniel J Torkelson is a Shareholder based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Cohne, Rappaport & Segal, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Utah (1984), U.S. District Court, District of Utah (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1988). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1984) and University of Utah (B.S. Economics, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Utah State Bar. Serves clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel J Torkelson
- Mr. Daniel J Torkelson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, commercial, corporate and 6 other areas of law
- Daniel received a B.S. degree from University of Utah in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Daniel practices at Cohne, Rappaport & Segal, P.C. in Salt Lake City, UT
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Daniel J Torkelson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel J Torkelson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Salt Lake City.
Contracts in Salt Lake City
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Business & Corporate Law in Salt Lake City
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Salt Lake City
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Salt Lake City
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Daniel J Torkelson is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Utah →
Landlord & Tenant in Salt Lake City
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Salt Lake City
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 venue, 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.
Salt Lake City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Salt Lake City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Salt Lake City Choose Daniel J Torkelson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel J Torkelson's practice in the field of contracts, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel J Torkelson brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Utah, U.S. District Court, District of Utah, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, Daniel J Torkelson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, business, and real estate, Daniel J Torkelson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Salt Lake City
A Salt Lake City-based practice means Daniel J Torkelson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel J Torkelson Handles in Salt Lake City
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