Bryan R Farris
Business / Contracts, Business Formation, Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain, Eminent Domain & Condemnation, Foreclosures, Franchising, HOA, Intellectual Property, International, Land Use & Zoning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Nonprofits, Real Estate, Securities, Startups, Tax, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Wills, Trusts, & Probate (Transactional)
Salt Lake City, Utah
Personal Introduction
While others look at why things can’t be done for fear of being wrong, I look for ways to make things happen with the objective of being right. While not everything works out as planned, the only guarantee in life is that if you do nothing, you will accomplish nothing. I lead by example with a willingness to try something new or look at a problem from a different perspective. My life is about finding Creative Solutions to the world’s most difficult problems and making a difference in the world each-and-every day.
Practice Composition
Transactional
Education
Practice Summary
Managing Partner over the Corporate Transactional and Business practice of mid-size law firm; Specializing in energy; real estate transactions, development and financing; business entity formation—for-profit and Non-profit; mergers & acquisitions; and capital financing (securities and Non-Profit Fundraising); Leading role in bringing together diverse legal matters and projects requiring innovation and creativity; Lead Counsel on residential, industrial and commercial energy and real estate projects. Startup and High-Growth business advisor focused on building relationships, raising capital, understanding markets, building sales strategy, securing patents, and executive competencies; Core Services include Corporate Governance; Capital Financing; Market Creation; Sales Generation; Brand Creation & Marketing; Venture Capital; Intellectual Property; and Family Office Development. Angel Investor and Portfolio Manager.
Response Time
1 day
Affiliations
American Association of Professional Landmen
Utah Association of Professional Landmen
Personal Interests & Charitable Work
Community Service and Honors Member, Utah State Bar. Admitted, Utah Supreme Court 2001; United States District Court, District of Utah 2001 Utah Real Estate Agent license School Community Council at Manila Elementary School (Pleasant Grove, Utah) Sports Beat Writer for Timpanogos Times (Pleasant Grove community paper, covering all Pleasant Grove High School sports) Substitute Teacher, Alpine School District Fluent in Italian Member, American Association of Professional Landmen, Utah Association of Professional Landmen Volunteer Representative, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Italy, 1992-1994 Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America SCERA Center for the Arts, Board of Advisors (initial Board to start Children’s Museum in Orem) Provo City Task Force: City Library Bond Committee; Founder Students for Local Involvement B.Y.U. Ombudsman-Office Director 1998, Ombudsman Volunteer 1996-1997 Member: Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Golden Key National Honor Society, Sigma Gamma Chi Utah Intercollegiate Assembly Representative 1996,1997, 1998 Executive Director Student Advisory Council-BYUSA 1996-1997 Utah Student Association Constitutional Revision Committee 1997-1998; Chair 1998 Married since 1999 to Renee Father of 6 Children: Dallin (24) 2L at University of Houston Law Center; B.A. University of Utah in Economics Cayden (22) B.A. Colorado State University in Accounting; full-time Product Manager at Caselle (Governmental software) Kaylee (20) Currently serving an LDS Mission in Texas, Houston South Makay (16) Junior at Pleasant Grove High School; varsity volleyball team Twins—Saige & Olivia (13), 8th Grade at Pleasant Grove Junior High
Client Reviews
Peer Recommendations 1
Website
https://www.aklawfirm.com/Other Business / Contracts Attorneys in Utah
Lance Gibson
Daniel Orenstein
Jedi Knight
Todd Jarvis
Join 6,000+ attorneys sharing referrals on Overture
Take referrals from other attorneys
Attorneys who can’t take a matter refer it to you instead of turning clients away.
Share referrals and earn a fee split
Refer matters outside your practice and earn a fee split under set, agreed-upon terms.
Join the largest community
Be part of the largest network of solo and small firm attorneys sharing referrals.