Founded in 1919, Fabian & Clendenin is one of Utah’s most prominent law firms, providing clients a full range of legal services. In 2001, Corporate Board Member, a national magazine for board members of publicly traded companies, recognized Fabian & Clendenin as one of the top five law firms in Salt Lake City. Members of our firm are listed in The Best Lawyers in America. The firm has also received the highest rating (AV) for professional and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell. Our attorneys are recruited from leading law schools and law firms based on outstanding academic performance and sound experience. We are also a member of the International Lawyer’s Network, an association of 73 full service law firms with over 4,200 lawyers worldwide in 60 countries on six continents.
Clients
Our clients are individuals and businesses of all sizes and stages of growth, ranging from start-ups to publicly traded corporations with international business operations. Our role ranges from serving as outside general counsel to representation for a particular matter. Representative clients include AutoLiv ASP, Inc.; Barnes Banking Company; Brighton Bank; Campbell Soup Co.; Chicago Title Insurance Company; The CIT Group; Commonwealth Title Insurance Company; Dresser Industries; Exxon; Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.; Fidelity National Title Insurance Company; First Union; Ford Motor Co.; Freeport Center; GE Capital; General Electric Co.; Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; Granite School District; Household Finance Co.; IBM Corp.; Intermountain Power Project; J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.; John Hancock Mutual Life Ins. Co.; Kindred Healthcare, Inc.; Lawyers Title Insurance Company; The Limited, Inc.; Lincoln National Life Ins. Co.; McDonald’s Corp.; Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.; Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co.; National Food Processors Assn.; Nature Conservancy; Nevada Power Co.; PacifiCorp; The Prudential Insurance Company of America; Qwest Communications International, Inc.; Salt Lake City Corporation; Salt Lake City School District; 7-Eleven, Inc.; Sierra Pacific Resources; J.R. Simplot, Co.; Steiner Corp.; Sumitomo Corporation of America; Sun Pacific Farming; Systems and Computer Technology Corporation; Ticor Title Insurance Company; The Travelers Insurance Co.; Union Drilling Company; United Foods, Inc.; United Park City Mines Co.; UnumProvident Corporation; Utah Medical Products; Wasatch Constructors; Weber School District and Western Wats Center.
Practice Areas
Fabian & Clendenin’s broad practice allows us to maintain a keen understanding of many industries and businesses and to maintain expertise in a wide range of fields. They consist of Bankruptcy/Creditors Rights; Business, Tax and Transactions; Governmental Relations; Labor and Employment/ERISA; Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Natural Resources and Environmental Law; Personal Injury; Real Estate; School and Education Law; and Tax, Estate Planning and Probate Administration.
Practice Philosophy
Our litigation lawyers are experienced in every stage of the litigation process with the goal of working with our clients to develop effective solutions, including arbitration and mediation. Our transactional lawyers integrate our core capabilities to assist our clients to achieve their business objectives. Our attorneys combine responsive, results-oriented, creative expertise, proven technology and a dedicated skilled support staff to achieve cost-effective solutions.
International Lawyers Network
Fabian & Clendenin is a proud member of the International Lawyers Network. As one of the largest networks of experienced attorneys in the world, the International Lawyers Network provides a platform for clients to access quality legal professionals worldwide, with the cost-effectiveness and personalized service only independent, regional law firms can provide. The International Lawyers Network is an association of over 85 high-quality, full-service and specialized law firms with over 4,500 lawyers in 61 countries on six continents. The excellence, demonstrated experience, worldwide presence, and relationships of the International Lawyers Network combine to make this Network one of the leading associations of independent law firms in the world.