Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Salt Lake City Since 1950
Kipp & Christian PC is among Utah's oldest law firms, established in 1950 and rooted in downtown Salt Lake City. Our reputation as nationally recognized trial attorneys is built on decades of courtroom success across complex litigation areas including insurance, personal injury, professional liability, products liability, and commercial litigation. We combine the resources of a long-established firm with innovative legal strategies tailored to each client's needs. Our attorneys bring extensive trial experience and a proven ability to navigate high-stakes disputes, whether through litigation or alternative dispute resolution.We prioritize efficiency in pre-trial processes while maintaining rigorous advocacy, ensuring clients receive both value and optimal outcomes. With over 70 years of service to local businesses and national clients, we maintain leadership roles in bar associations and professional organizations dedicated to legal excellence. Our commitment extends beyond individual cases to shaping Utah's evolving legal landscape through appellate work and industry education. The firm's historic presence in Salt Lake City reflects our deep ties to the community and ongoing dedication to legal professionalism.
Services
Insurance Litigation
Personal Injury Claims
Professional Liability Defense
Products Liability Cases
Commercial Litigation
Appellate Practice
Construction Defect Suits
Employment Law Disputes
Medical Malpractice Defense
Trucking Industry Representation
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We have 75 years of continuous legal practice in Utah
- Our attorneys maintain active roles in American Inns of Court
- We combine courtroom excellence with alternative dispute resolution expertise
- We provide value-driven legal strategies for complex litigation
- We advise national and local clients with industry-specific knowledge
Services
Insurance Litigation
We represent insurance companies in complex coverage disputes, bad faith claims, and environmental liability cases. Our attorneys analyze policy language, defend against breach of contract allegations, and provide strategic guidance on subrogation matters. With decades of experience, we help insurers navigate high-exposure claims while protecting their financial interests.
Medical Malpractice Defense
Our team defends healthcare providers against malpractice allegations through comprehensive case analysis and courtroom advocacy. We review medical records, establish standard of care benchmarks, and present clear evidence to support healthcare professionals. With specialized knowledge of medical procedures and legal standards, we achieve favorable outcomes in complex healthcare litigation.
Commercial Litigation
We resolve business conflicts through litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods. Our practice covers contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and corporate governance issues. Experienced in state and federal courts, we combine negotiation skills with trial readiness to protect commercial clients' interests while minimizing operational disruption during legal proceedings.
Products Liability
We defend manufacturers and distributors against product defect allegations involving design flaws, manufacturing errors, and misuse claims. Our attorneys investigate product performance, consult technical experts, and develop defense strategies tailored to each case. We handle matters ranging from consumer goods to industrial equipment litigation across multiple jurisdictions.
Appellate Practice
Our appellate specialists handle complex legal arguments before state and federal courts. We analyze trial records, identify reversible errors, and craft persuasive briefs that emphasize critical legal principles. With attorneys who have clerked at appellate levels, we provide strategic insights into procedural nuances and precedent-setting interpretations that shape case outcomes.
People
Michael F. Skolnick
Attorney
Specializing in professional liability defense with 25+ years of experience handling legal malpractice cases. Regularly lectures on attorney ethics and trial strategy to legal professionals across Utah.
Shawn McGarry
Attorney
Focuses on construction defect litigation and commercial disputes. Brings 20 years of courtroom experience in resolving complex business conflicts and contractual disagreements through litigation and mediation.
Kirk G. Gibbs
Attorney
Leading appellate practice with expertise in procedural law. Served as clerk for Utah Supreme Court justices and contributed to revisions of state appellate rules since 1998.
Nan T. Bassett
Attorney
Specializes in medical malpractice defense and healthcare facility litigation. Holds dual qualifications in law and healthcare administration with 30 years of experience in medical liability cases.
Patrick C. Burt
Attorney
Focuses on products liability and trucking industry defense. Recognized expert in Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations with 22 years of specialized litigation experience.
Questions
What areas of law does Kipp & Christian specialize in?
We focus on insurance litigation, personal injury claims, professional liability defense, products liability cases, commercial litigation, and appellate practice.
How long has Kipp & Christian been in business?
Our firm has provided legal services in Salt Lake City since 1950, celebrating 75 years of continuous operation.
Do you handle cases outside Utah?
While based in Utah, we represent national clients in our core practice areas, particularly in insurance defense and commercial litigation matters.
What makes your firm different from other law firms?
Our combination of courtroom excellence, alternative dispute resolution expertise, and deep understanding of Utah's legal landscape sets us apart.
How do you approach client communication?
We maintain direct attorney-client communication with regular case updates and transparent discussions about litigation strategy and potential outcomes.
Can I schedule an initial consultation?
Contact our Salt Lake City office to discuss your legal needs. We evaluate cases and provide initial guidance during our first consultation.
