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.
'Bet The Company' Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Salt Lake City, UT
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About Stephen E. W. Hale at a Glance
Stephen E. W. Hale is a business, ip, construction, and litigation attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing 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). Serves clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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.
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- Business and Finance
- Corporate Structure, Organizations and Governance
- Commercial Litigation
- Appeals
- Arbitrations
- Construction Litigation
- Contract Disputes
- Federal and State Courts
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Real Estate Law
- Title Insurance and Coverage Issues
- Tax
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen E. W. Hale's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen E. W. Hale 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.
Stephen E. W. Hale is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Utah →
Intellectual Property in Salt Lake City
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Stephen E. W. Hale is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Utah →
Construction Law in Salt Lake City
Stephen E. W. Hale is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Utah →
Civil Litigation in Salt Lake City
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Stephen E. W. Hale is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Utah →
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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Why Clients in Salt Lake City Choose Stephen E. W. Hale
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 Stephen E. W. Hale's practice in the field of business, ip, construction, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and construction, Stephen E. W. Hale 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 Stephen E. W. Hale 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 Stephen E. W. Hale Handles in Salt Lake City
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