Atty. Richard Clair Taggart

Atty. Richard Clair Taggart

Richard Clair Taggart is a lawyer practicing business, limited liability company (llc), estate planning law and 4 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Clair Taggart at a glance

Richard Clair Taggart is a Member based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Kruse Landa Maycock & Ricks, LLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Texas (1983), U.S. Tax Court (1984), and Utah (1991). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1983) and Brigham Young University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Clair Taggart is a lawyer practicing business, limited liability company (llc), estate planning law and 4 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Richard practices at Kruse Landa Maycock & Ricks, LLC in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Clair Taggart's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Clair Taggart handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

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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Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard Clair Taggart is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Utah →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Richard Clair Taggart is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Richard Clair Taggart

Where is Richard Clair Taggart's law office located?
Richard Clair Taggart's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Kruse Landa Maycock & Ricks, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Clair Taggart handle?
Richard Clair Taggart focuses on estate planning, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Richard Clair Taggart practiced law?
Richard Clair Taggart has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Richard Clair Taggart go to law school?
Richard Clair Taggart earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact Richard Clair Taggart for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Clair Taggart received?
Richard Clair Taggart's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University
- 1983
B.S.
Brigham Young University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1984
Utah
Admitted: 1991

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