Laurie uses her considerable paralegal multitasking skills and customer service experience to help families in transition by providing detailed support to the attorneys and her clients. From complex cases to simple uncontested divorces, she is involved from beginning to end. Laurie provides clients with regular contact and updates. Communication is key. She manages the discovery process, coordinates the case deadlines, maintains client case files, and drafts pleadings and letters. Laurie is integral in preparing for mediations, case evaluations, hearings and trials.
Child Support
Child Support: Child support calculations are based on a number of different factors, and can fluctuate wildly depending on individual circumstances. HLP will work with you to ensure that the child support ordered in your case is fair, and that it meets the needs of your children.
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Custody: Most parents are deeply concerned about the future of their children and have strong opinions regarding what is in their best interests. If you and your co-parent don’t agree on what is best, HLP can help you to explore your options, understand the normal standards, and choose a course of action that will ensure the best possible future for your children.
Adoption
Adoption: HLP can guide you through the process of adoption, in either a traditional adoption or step-parent adoption. We are also experienced in protecting the rights of biological parents in contested adoptions.
Spousal Support
Alimony / Spousal Support: In Utah, alimony – or spousal support – may be awarded to either the husband or the wife based on need, ability to provide, the length of the marriage, and the standard of living enjoyed during the marriage. HLP can help you protect your rights, enforce alimony orders, or seek a modification based on changed circumstances.
Annulment
Annulments: When an annulment is appropriate, it can be advantageous for a couple to have their marriage declared invalid, rather than have to go through the process of divorce. If you wish to seek an annulment, HLP can guide you.
Child Abuse
Leslie actively participates in community affairs. He has served since 1988 on the board of the Family Support and Treatment Center, a non-profit agency devoted to prevention and treatment of child abuse. He is an active member of his church and has served in various leadership capacities. He is a member of the Utah Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules of Civil Procedure, a member of the Supreme Court Committee on New Lawyer Training, a member and past president of the Central Utah Bar, and a bar examiner for the Utah State Bar. He enjoys spending time outdoors and camping and hiking with youth and with his family.
Mr. Greulich is also a published scholar and staff editor for the Journal of Law and Cyber Warfare. He focuses his research and writing on the intersection of emerging technologies and their impact on interpretations and future development of Public International Law, National Security Law, Intelligence Law, U.S. Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Cyber Law. His previous research interests have included the state-sponsored theft of intellectual property in cyberspace, the circumstances under which such theft might trigger a state’s right to self-defense, as well as separation of powers issues related to the nondelegation doctrine and the unilateral use of military force. In addition, he has conducted research on the American public’s right to privacy and how it relates to – and may be altered by – modern-day technological threats from foreign intelligence agencies.
DUI/DWI
DUI: We check to make sure that all sobriety tests were conducted fairly and that your BAC testing was administered according to rigorous scientific standards, challenging any procedure that doesn’t measure up.
Wrongful Death
Whether you are injured in a car or work accident, are the victim of medical malpractice or a defective product, or are suffering from the wrongful death of a loved one, Howard, Lewis, & Petersen, P.C. stands ready to help you recover.
Traffic Violations
If you're looking for a highly skilled and effective lawyer to help you resolve legal issues, Jacob is the person you need. I recently had a reckless driving issue on my record due to speeding, and Jacob was able to help me settle the payment and negotiate a favorable outcome for me. Not only was Jacob able to resolve the issue quickly and efficiently, but he also took the time to chat with me about the expected results and made sure I was comfortable with the deal before moving forward. His professionalism and attention to detail were truly impressive. Overall, I highly recommend Jacob, at least with cases, regarding reckless driving.
Misdemeanors
FAST -- EFFICIENT -- ACCURATE -- NO ISSUES -- TO THE POINT This lawyer is not your average legal council! He is above and beyond any legal personnel Ive ever met before. Jake is straight to the point with no punch's pulled and gets the job done at the end of the day! He helped me on a misdemeanor charge and did everything he promised he would do and in the end got more then bargained for.. I was 100% satisfied with his legal help and would use him again. THE PRICE WAS RIGHT WITH NO HIDDEN COSTS OR OVER CHARGES.. Thanks for all your help JAKE --- Pete!
Drug Crimes
Drug Charges: From simple possession to trafficking, we have handled cases involving marijuana, methamphetamine (meth), heroin, cocaine, and prescription drugs such as OxyContin, Xanax, and Soma. We challenge evidence that wasn’t collected fairly, charges that aren’t supported by evidence, and penalties that don’t meet standards of fairness.
Assault
Violent Crimes: If you’ve been charged with a violent crime, whether it’s simple assault, domestic assault, or even capital murder, the attorneys at HLP have the experience to guide you through the court process and to stand up for your rights.
I have been experiencing a lot of frustration with trying to get a charitable organization to give me the necessary IRS form to show the donation of a sizable costly professional equipment to them for goodwill and humanitarian benefit. They would never respond to my multiple calls which I made to them. Finally I requested the help of Jake Gunter to assist in obtaining some resolution on this matter. He was attentive and acted with due diligence. Within days he had obtained resolution in the matter. I know that his firm focuses on personal injury but Jake also is very knowledgeable in business law. His fees are fair.
Mika’s practice focuses on commercial and business litigation, including contract disputes, non-compete and non-solicit agreements, and commercial torts. Mika also has experience in probate litigation, evictions, and real estate disputes.
Easement
Land Use and Zoning
Property Damage
Multi-car accidents involving semi-trucks are some of the most dangerous and complex incidents on the road. These collisions often result in severe injuries, significant property damage, and intricate legal questions about liability. When semi-trucks are involved, their massive size and weight amplify the risks and complicate the aftermath for victims. At Howard Lewis & Petersen, [... ]
You never know how much you use a body part until that body part is injured. Until it’s healed, movements that used to be instinctive become a constant reminder of the injury. Simple daily tasks can seem like Herculean challenges. Strenuous tasks can become utterly impossible. When you suffer from a serious personal injury, your whole life can seem more difficult.
Medical Malpractice
Dave’s practice emphasizes complex civil cases including medical malpractice, trucking accidents and auto collisions, defective road design, construction site disasters, mining equipment failure, propane explosions, defective machines, dangerous pharmaceuticals and fraud. He has also acted as special counsel for governmental entities in a variety of civil cases.
Auto Accidents
Dog Bites
Jake is passionate about representing people state wide who are injured through no-fault of their own. He has handled cases in Moab, Ogden, Logan and St. George. The majority of his cases are car wrecks, representing passengers, children and drivers who are hurt. Since joining HLP, Jake has successfully litigated cases in trial and arbitration, as well as negotiating settlements for his clients. His legal work includes car collisions, boating accidents, ATV collisions, insurance disputes, wrongful death, slip and fall/trip and fall, dog bites. If you need an experienced personal injury attorney in Provo, Jacob Gunter is the man for you. The remainder of his practice involves civil litigation and criminal defense.
Wills, Trusts, and Estates: Intelligent estate planning is important for newlyweds as well as wealthy grandparents. HLP can help ensure that your final wishes are carried out, that your personal assets are preserved, and that your minor children are protected.
Wills
Ernest’s legal work has centered around litigation to remedy the wrongs which people encounter. This includes personal injury, medical malpractice, defective products, wrongful taking of property, business disagreements, real estate disputes, will contests, financial frauds, and untangling other challenging situations.
Trusts
Coming Soon. Attorney Richard Roberts, Peter Lattin or Dave Lambert head the firm’s estates, wills, trusts and probate section.
His practice is focused in the areas of commercial law (including partnership, corporation, and LLC disputes and breach of contract litigation), real estate (including easements and road rights-of-way, foreclosures, and property owners association issues), creditor rights in bankruptcy, insurance, and appellate advocacy. Mr. Slaugh has significant appellate experience, having written over 100 briefs and handled appeals in cases involving a wide range of topics in both state and federal courts. Leslie Slaugh has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2016 in the field of Appellate Practice.