Atty. Mark A. Larsen

Atty. Mark A. Larsen

Mark A. Larsen has practiced commercial litigation for over 41 years, representing individuals and businesses across Utah and nationwide.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark A. Larsen at a glance

Mark A. Larsen is a Member based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Larsen & Rico, PLLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, contracts, business, real estate, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1979), United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (1980), Utah (1982), and United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (1982). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1979) and University of Utah (B.S. Accounting, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Salt Lake County and Utah State Bar Associations American Bar Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark A. Larsen has practiced commercial litigation for over 41 years, representing individuals and businesses across Utah and nationwide
  • As a partner at Larsen & Rico, he has tried numerous complex cases—from local disputes to multi‐jurisdictional claims—on behalf of local, national, and international companies as well as leading insurance carriers
  • His peers have honored him with selection to the Mountain States edition of Super Lawyers® and awarded him an AV® Distinguished™ Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell® in recognition of his ethics and professional ability
  • In June 2009, he secured a $20.7 million jury verdict in the Third Judicial District Court of Salt Lake County on behalf of a developer against the City of Tooele
  • Over the years, Mr. Larsen has achieved multiple seven- and eight-figure settlements, verdicts, and judgments, as well as defense summary judgments in high-stakes commercial lawsuits

Practice Areas Explained

Mark A. Larsen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A. Larsen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Mark A. Larsen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Utah →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Breach of Contract

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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 Mark A. Larsen

Where is Mark A. Larsen's law office located?
Mark A. Larsen's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Larsen & Rico, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark A. Larsen handle?
Mark A. Larsen focuses on divorce, contracts, business, real estate, breach of contract. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Mark A. Larsen practiced law?
Mark A. Larsen has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Mark A. Larsen go to law school?
Mark A. Larsen earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S. Accounting, 1976).
How can I contact Mark A. Larsen for a consultation?
You can contact Mark A. Larsen 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 Mark A. Larsen received?
Mark A. Larsen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1979
B.S. Accounting
University of Utah
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1979
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
Utah
Admitted: 1982
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
United States District Court for the District of Utah
Admitted: 1983
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Admitted: 2014

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