Atty. Robert S. Clark
Robert Clark has extensive experience in complex litigation, representing local and national companies with respect to securities, class actions, trade secrets, antitrust, corporate governance, intellectual property, shareholder derivative actions, etc. He has extensive experience representing clients in state and federal courts including trials, arbitrations, appeals, and settlements.
'Bet The Company' Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Salt Lake City, UT
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About Robert S. Clark at a Glance
Robert S. Clark is a business, trade secrets, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Parr Brown Gee & Loveless. Admitted to practice in California, California State Bar and Utah, Utah State Bar. Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1980) and Brigham Young University (BA, 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert S. Clark
Robert Clark has extensive experience in complex litigation, representing local and national companies with respect to securities, class actions, trade secrets, antitrust, corporate governance, intellectual property, shareholder derivative actions, etc. He has extensive experience representing clients in state and federal courts including trials, arbitrations, appeals, and settlements.
Mr. Clark has served as President of the Utah Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University and was recognized as a Joseph Fielding Smith Scholar.
Mr. Clark was recognized by Benchmark Litigation 2010-2014 in the areas of Anti-Trust, Commercial Litigation, and Appellate Law. He was also recognized by Benchmark Appellate as a Tenth Circuit Litigation star 2012-2013. He was named one of the top general commercial litigation lawyers in Utah in the 2003-2014 editions of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Business Lawyers. Chambers USA has noted that clients value Mr. Clark’s “excellent judgment and strategic thinking” and remarked that he is “one of the finest litigators in the state.”
Mr. Clark has been awarded an AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been continually recognized by Mountain States Super Lawyers, including recognition as one of Utah’s “Top 100″ lawyers in the Intermountain area. He was also listed in Best Lawyers in America 2007-2015 editions, and the 2004-2015 editions of Utah Business magazine as one of Utah’s Legal Elite in business litigation.
PRACTICE AREAS- Commercial Litigation
- Antitrust and Trade Regulations
- Appeals
- Class Actions
- Contract Disputes
- Federal and State Courts
- Securities Litigation
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Robert S. Clark's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert S. Clark handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Salt Lake City.
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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Trade Secrets in Salt Lake City
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Civil Litigation in Salt Lake City
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in Salt Lake City
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Robert S. Clark
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 Robert S. Clark's practice in the field of business, trade secrets, litigation, and appellate.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, California State Bar and Utah, Utah State Bar, Robert S. Clark can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, trade secrets, and litigation, Robert S. Clark 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 Robert S. Clark 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 Robert S. Clark Handles in Salt Lake City
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