Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation Since 1950
Kipp & Christian PC is among Utah's oldest law firms, celebrating 75 years of dedicated legal service since our founding in 1950. Our team of experienced trial lawyers specializes in complex litigation across insurance, personal injury, professional liability, products liability, and commercial litigation. We combine the resources of a long-established firm with modern strategies to deliver optimal results for our clients. Our attorneys bring decades of courtroom experience and a proven track record in alternative dispute resolution, ensuring we provide value-driven solutions tailored to each client's needs. Located in downtown Salt Lake City, we serve premier corporate and individual clients while maintaining active leadership roles in local and state bar associations. Our commitment extends beyond legal excellence to fostering strong community ties through active participation in professional organizations like the American Inns of Court.We pride ourselves on rigorous pre-trial preparation, efficient case management, and leveraging our reputation to secure favorable negotiating positions when appropriate. With extensive appellate experience and specialized knowledge in evolving legal landscapes like construction defect suits, we maintain our position as a trusted legal partner. Our attorneys frequently lecture on professional liability defense and contribute to shaping Utah's legal framework through involvement in rule creation and modification. This combination of historical expertise and forward-thinking approach defines our enduring commitment to client success.
Services
Insurance Litigation
Personal Injury
Professional Liability
Products Liability
Commercial Litigation
Appellate Practice
Construction Defect
Employment Law
Insurance Coverage
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We offer 75 years of legal experience in Utah's complex litigation landscape
- Our attorneys have decades of courtroom and appellate experience
- We provide value-driven solutions through efficient pre-trial preparation
- We combine historical expertise with modern legal strategies
- Our firm actively shapes Utah's legal framework through rule development
Services
Insurance Litigation
Our insurance litigation practice handles complex coverage disputes and bad faith claims. We represent insurers in environmental coverage issues, subrogation matters, and policy interpretation disputes. With decades of experience, we provide strategic defense in high-stakes insurance litigation while maintaining cost-effective solutions for our clients.
Professional Liability
We defend professionals across multiple disciplines including medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and accounting errors. Our attorneys have handled over 25 years of reported legal malpractice cases in Utah. We combine technical expertise with courtroom experience to protect professionals' reputations and financial interests through trial or negotiated settlements.
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice resolves business disputes through mediation, arbitration, or trial. We represent clients in contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, and employment matters. With 70+ years of local business advisory experience, we deliver practical solutions that protect our clients' commercial interests while minimizing operational disruption.
Appellate Practice
We specialize in complex appellate work with attorneys who have shaped Utah's appellate rules. Our practice includes high-stakes appeals in state and federal courts. We provide strategic guidance from trial through appeal, ensuring consistent legal strategy and leveraging our deep understanding of appellate procedures to achieve favorable outcomes.
Construction Defect
We defend construction professionals in defect claims and navigate Utah's evolving construction law landscape. Our attorneys handle disputes involving general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals. With specialized knowledge of construction standards and litigation strategies, we protect our clients' interests in complex construction defect cases.
Questions
What areas of law does Kipp & Christian specialize in?
We specialize in insurance litigation, personal injury, professional liability, products liability, commercial litigation, appellate practice, and construction defect cases.
How long has Kipp & Christian been in business?
Our firm has served Utah clients since 1950, celebrating 75 years of legal excellence in 2025.
Do you handle cases outside Utah?
While based in Utah, our attorneys handle cases with national implications, particularly in insurance and professional liability matters.
What makes Kipp & Christian different from other law firms?
We combine 75 years of Utah legal experience with national recognition, offering both courtroom excellence and strategic alternative dispute resolution solutions.
