Atty. Kenneth M. Bitner
Ken has been with Terry Jessop & Bitner (formerly Corbridge Baird & Christensen) since 2001 and is currently a partner in the firm. He was born in Santa Barbara, California, but was raised in the Cottonwood Heights area of Utah.
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Kenneth M. Bitner is a Shareholder based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Terry Jessop & Bitner. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Utah (1998) and U.S. District Court, District of Utah (2001). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1998) and Brigham Young University (B.S. Accountancy, 1994). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Utah State Bar. Serves clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ken has been with Terry Jessop & Bitner (formerly Corbridge Baird & Christensen) since 2001 and is currently a partner in the firm
- He was born in Santa Barbara, California, but was raised in the Cottonwood Heights area of Utah
- Ken graduated from Brigham Young University with both Bachelor and Master degrees in Accounting in 1994
- He returned to BYU and graduated from the J. Reuben Clark Law School in 1998
- During his time at BYU Ken focused on estate planning and tax issues
- Ken is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of Utah
- Prior to joining the firm, Ken worked as an associate in a small law firm specializing in estate planning and asset protection
- Ken's legal practice focuses primarily on estate planning, probate litigation and business formation
- He enjoys meeting people and answering their questions about wills and trusts with the hope that each person leaves more informed than when they arrived
- Ken also represents a number of small businesses and advises them with respect to forming their business, reducing their liability risk and structuring their transactions
- Ken is married with two children and loves hiking, reading and playing volleyball and wallyball (volleyball in a racquetball court)
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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 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.
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