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Atty. Stephen E. W. Hale

Atty. Stephen E. W. Hale

Stephen Hale’s practice includes commercial and tort litigation. He has represented clients in industries such as telecommunications, heavy and light manufacturing, automotive wholesale and retail, software development, construction, and commercial and residential development.

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About Stephen E. W. Hale at a glance

Stephen E. W. Hale is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practforg at Parr Brown Gee & Loveless. Admitted to practice in Utah, Utah State Bar. Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1988) and University of Utah (MBA, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Stephen Hale’s practice includes commercial and tort litigation. He has represented clients in industries such as telecommunications, heavy and light manufacturing, automotive wholesale and retail, software development, construction, and commercial and residential development.

He is admitted to practice before the Utah Supreme Court and all state and federal courts in Utah, and the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Hale received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, magna cum laude, in 1982, and his Masters in Business Administration in 1983.

Mr. Hale received a license to practice as a certified public accountant in the State of Utah. While practicing as a C.P.A., he was employed for several years with Ernst & Whinney, an international accounting firm, where he was engaged in providing auditing and management consulting services.

Mr. Hale has been awarded an AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been named one of the top general commercial litigation lawyers in Utah in the 2010-2014 editions of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Business Lawyers, and was recognized in the 2007-2015 editions of Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation and construction law. Mr. Hale was listed in the 2009-2014 editions of Mountain States Super Lawyers, and in 2013 was named one of Utah’s “Top 100” lawyers in the Intermountain area. He has also been continuously listed in Utah Business magazine as one of Utah’s Legal Elite since its inception.

PRACTICE AREAS

    Jurisdictional Context

    Why local counsel matters in Utah

    Practforg law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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    Common questions about Stephen E. W. Hale

    Where is Stephen E. W. Hale's law office located?
    Stephen E. W. Hale's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Parr Brown Gee & Loveless. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
    Where did Stephen E. W. Hale go to law school?
    Stephen E. W. Hale earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (MBA, 1983); (BS, 1982).
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    What awards or recognition has Stephen E. W. Hale receiandd?
    Stephen E. W. Hale's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property.

    Education

    J.D.
    University of Utah
    - 1988
    MBA
    University of Utah
    - 1983
    BS
    University of Utah
    - 1982

    Awards

    Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA – America’s Leading Business Lawyers
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyers
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyers “Top 100”
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Utah Business magazine as one of Utah’s Legal Elite
    - 2026
    Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Salt Lake City)
    - 2025
    Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Salt Lake City)
    - 2024
    Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Salt Lake City)
    - 2021

    Bar Admissions

    Utah, Utah State Bar

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