Scot A. Boyd Email & Phone Number

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEScot joined Christensen & Jensen in 2002, and became a shareholder in 2010. Prior to embarking on his legal career, Scot utilized his business degree in two different stints in the lending/mortgage industry, and seven years in the retail industry, rising to the position of general manager of a regional sports-specific company. Scot’s experience offers unique insight into how businesses are impacted by the law, and the importance of approaching issues from a business as well as a legal perspective.AREAS OF PRACTICECommercial Law and Litigation: Advises businesses and individuals in commercial matters and disputes. Especially enjoys acting as general counsel for businesses, helping clients with a wide variety of needs. Representative matters include:Won favorable arbitration award for 100+ claimants in Utah Pattern of Unlawful Activity Act caseAs general counsel to franchisor, advised and resolved a variety of issues involving franchisees and othersRepresented 30 workers in pension dispute with former employer.Crisis Management: Assists businesses and individuals in sensitive and emergent situations, often requiring expedited and discreet intervention. Representative matters include:Obtained voluntary dismissal of claim against client relating to alleged celebrity endorsement agreementForestalled litigation in sensitive claim alleging sexual harassment by member of business owner’s familyForced removal of website containing defamatory statements about client whistleblower actionsPersonal Injury, Plaintiff and Defense: Represents injured persons in select whistleblower actions, personal injury actions, and also represents defendants. Representative matters include:Represented whistleblower in a liquid mercury spill cover upRepresented special needs plaintiff in traumatic car accidentRepresented patient severely injured by physical therapy tableRepresented injured driver in Underinsured Motorist insurance dispute

Listed skills include Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Litigation, and 27 others.