About Steve Sumner

Steve Sumner Christensen is a licensed attorney licensed to practice regulation in the State of Utah. He was licensed to the Utah State Bar in 1992. His license is currently in lively status. Mr. Christensen is the proprietor and lead attorney at Christensen Law, a regulation company positioned in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has been working as an attorney for over thirty years, serving clients across the state of Utah.

Mr. Christensen earned his Juris Doctor diploma from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, the place he graduated in 1989. Prior to law program, he finished his undergraduate schooling at Brigham Young University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Japanese Language and Literature in 1986. During his time at BYU, he used to be involved in a number of academic and extracurricular activities, which contributed to his development as an attorney.

Mr. Christensen concentrates his practice within the regions of family regulation, private injury, and corporate law. He represents people and agencies in matters involving divorce, parental custody, child support, private personal injury cases, and business disputes. His practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including preliminary case assessment, evidence-gathering process, mediation, settlement discussions, and trial hearings in both state and federal courts.

Throughout his career, Mr. Christensen has handled instances within the Utah State Courts, the United States District Court for the District of Utah, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He has also seemed before the highest court of the United States. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an affiliate at various regulation companies, gaining knowledge in diverse areas of law and growing a comprehensive understanding of the legal system.

Mr. Christensen is an active member of the Utah State Bar Association. He is also a member of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Utah Estate Planning Association. In addition to his expert affiliations, he is concerned in community activities, including volunteering with local organizations and collaborating in outdoor interests such as skiing, street cycling, and fly-fishing. He is fluent in English and Japanese, allowing him to serve a numerous clientele successfully.

Education

Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School

J.D.

1985

Brigham Young University

B.A. (1985) | Japanese Language and Literature

1981

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) Japanese (Spoken, Written) Spanish (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Owner, Lawyer

Christensen Law
2015

Owner, Lawyer

Christensen, Corbett, and Pankratz
2012

Owner, Lawyer

Christensen Thornton, PLLC
2009

Owner, Lawyer

Hirschi Christensen
2002

Owner, Lawyer

Steve S. Christensen, P.C.
1998

Lawyer

Henroid, Nielsen, and Christensen
1995

Early, Maslach, and Price
1991

Accepted Jurisdictions

Utah

Court Admissions

Utah State Courts State Trial Court · Admitted 1992
U.S. District Court for the District of Utah U.S. District Court · Admitted 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1992
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court · Admitted 1992

Types of Cases Handled

family law personal injury business law

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Office Locations

Main Office

 261 E Broadway Suite 150 Salt Lake City UT 84111

Sources

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