Mark A. Larsen

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Mark A. Larsen: Attorney with Larsen & Rico, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Mark A. Larsen has practiced commercial litigation for over 41 years, representing individuals and businesses across Utah and nationwide. As a partner at Larsen & Rico, he has tried numerous complex cases—from local disputes to multi‐jurisdictional claims—on behalf of local, national, and international companies as well as leading insurance carriers. His peers have honored him with selection to the Mountain States edition of Super Lawyers® and awarded him an AV® Distinguished™ Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell® in recognition of his ethics and professional ability. In June 2009, he secured a $20.7 million jury verdict in the Third Judicial District Court of Salt Lake County on behalf of a developer against the City of Tooele. Over the years, Mr. Larsen has achieved multiple seven- and eight-figure settlements, verdicts, and judgments, as well as defense summary judgments in high-stakes commercial lawsuits.
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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Business Divorces: Closely-Held Shareholder and Member Disputes
  • Fraud and Embezzlement Cases
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Construction and Land-Use Litigation
  • Breach of Contract
  • Appeals

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Utah, B.S., Accounting, 1976
Law School Attended:
State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., cum laude, 1979
Year of First Admission:
1979
Admission:
1979, Pennsylvania; 1980, United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania; 1982, Utah; 1982, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit; 1983, United States District Court for the District of Utah; 2014, United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Memberships:
Salt Lake County and Utah State Bar Associations; American Bar Association; Defense Research Institute.
Reported Cases:
Bel Canto Design, Ltd. v. MSS HiFi, Inc., No. 11 Civ. 6353 CM; 2012 WL 2376466 (S.D.N.Y. 2012)(dismissing antitrust Counterclaim); Bel Canto Design, Ltd. v. MSS HiFi, Inc., 837 F.Supp.2d 208 (S.D.N.Y. 2011)(entry of preliminary injunction for Lanham Act violations); Kealamakia, Inc. v. Kealamakia, 213 P.3d 13 (Utah App. 2009)(affirming fraud award against shareholders, including attorney fee award for violation of fiduciary duty); Bradshaw v. Harker, No. 2:03–CV–00714 PGC; 2006 WL 538201 (D. Utah 2006)(U.S. District Court confirmation of complex arbitration award); Chen v. Stewart, 123 P.3d 416 (Utah 2005); Chen v. Stewart, 100 P.3d 1177 (Utah 2004); Estate of Berkemeir v. Hartford Ins. Co. of Midwest, 106 P.3d 700 (Utah 2004); Jones v. R.L.K Enterprises, 2001 WL 587140 (Utah App. 2001); Worthen v. Walter, 2001 WL 422940 (Utah App. 2001); Mackay v. 7-Eleven Sales Corp., 995 P.2d 1233 (Utah 2000); Maack v. Resource Design & Const., Inc., 875 P.2d 570 (Utah App. 1994); Utah Dept. of Transp. v. 6200 South Associates, 872 P.2d 462 (Utah App. 1994); Equitable Life & Cas. Ins. Co. v. Ross, 849 P.2d 1187 (Utah App. 1993); Wade v. Burke, 800 P.2d 1106 (Utah App. 1990); Scheller v. Dixie Six Corp., 753 P.2d 971 (Utah App. 1988); Frontier Federal Sav. and Loan Ass’n v. National Hotel Corp., 675 F.Supp. 1293 (D. Utah 1987)(defeated jurisdiction challenge on $14.2 million fraud case; eventually obtained judgment and repossessed three hotels); John Price Associates, Inc. v. Warner Electric, Inc., 723 F.2d 755 (10th Cir. 1983).
ISLN:
905619772

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Fixed Hourly Rates
$165 - $375/hr
Contingency Fee
33% - 40%
Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (26 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 10/03/13 in Litigation

    Mark Larsen is an able lawyer and a zealous advocate. He should be given the highest rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/18/13 in Complex Litigation

    Mark's ability to strategize a case is unmatched.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/16/13 in Civil Litigation

    Mark exhibits an extremely high level of professionalism and ethics, and exceptional trial skills.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/06/13 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/06/13 in Trial Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/04/13 in Torts

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/04/13 in Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/20/13 in Commercial Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/20/13 in Litigation

    Mark is an extremely experienced attorney in a number of specialized fields including litigation. I have previously been associated with Mark and have participated in trials with him directly. He deserves your highest rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/19/13 in Commercial Litigation

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5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)

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5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

During Litigation Mark Larsen was focused on one thing, winning our case. He did this successfully with the highest level of professional and ethical conduct.

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385-581-2206  Phone

801-364-3406  Fax

www.larsenrico.com/mark-a-larsen

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