Atty. Richard J. Lawrence

Atty. Richard J. Lawrence

Richard J. Lawrence is a lawyer practicing estate planning, securities & investment fraud, securities and 6 other areas of law.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (385) 644-5498 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard J. Lawrence at a glance

Richard J. Lawrence is a Member based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Richard J. Lawrence, P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, m&a, securities, and franchise. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1971), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1971), Utah (1973), and U.S. District Court, District of Utah and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1973). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1971) and Utah State University (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard J. Lawrence is a lawyer practicing estate planning, securities & investment fraud, securities and 6 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from Utah State University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Richard practices at Richard J. Lawrence, P.C. in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

Richard J. Lawrence's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard J. Lawrence 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.

Richard J. Lawrence is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Utah →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

Richard J. Lawrence is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Utah →

Securities Law

Richard J. Lawrence is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Utah →

Franchise Law

Richard J. Lawrence is one of 1,942 franchise attorneys indexed nationally. Browse franchise 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 J. Lawrence

Where is Richard J. Lawrence's law office located?
Richard J. Lawrence's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Richard J. Lawrence, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard J. Lawrence handle?
Richard J. Lawrence focuses on estate planning, business, m&a, securities, franchise. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Richard J. Lawrence practiced law?
Richard J. Lawrence has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Richard J. Lawrence go to law school?
Richard J. Lawrence earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact Richard J. Lawrence for a consultation?
You can contact Richard J. Lawrence 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 Richard J. Lawrence received?
Richard J. Lawrence's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Utah
- 1971
B.S.
Utah State University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1971
Utah
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of Utah and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1973
Oklahoma
Admitted: 1981

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