Mark H Richards, Contracts Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
Over 25 years of legal practice · focused on Contracts, Employment, and Formation · 3.6/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews
Associate
Salt Lake City, UT
Practicing contracts in Salt Lake City since 2001.
- 25+
- Years practicing
- 3.6 ★
- 4 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Mark H Richards is an associate based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Contracts, Employment, and Formation. Mark has over 25 years of legal experience. Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
- Based in
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Experience
- over 25 years
- Known for
- Contracts · Employment · Formation
- Handles Contracts, Employment, and Formation matters from Salt Lake City, UT.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Mark H Richards: Mark H Richards is an associate based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Contracts, Employment, and Formation. Mark has over 25 years of legal experience. Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Mark takes on
Mark concentrates on contracts, employment, formation, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mark handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Formation
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Contracts cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
Mark takes contracts matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
Mark takes employment matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Formation cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
Mark takes formation matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
Mark takes litigation matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Mark H Richards — contracts lawyer in Salt Lake City
Mark H Richards is an associate based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Contracts, Employment, and Formation. Mark has over 25 years of legal experience. Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
Mr. Mark H Richards is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment law, contracts & agreements and 1 other area of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years. Mark practices in Salt Lake City, UT.
How Mark handles contracts matters
Mr. Mark H Richards is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment law, contracts & agreements and 1 other area of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years. Mark practices in Salt Lake City, UT.
The kind of cases Mark takes
Mark reviews new inquiries case-by-case for contracts, employment, and formation matters in Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Columbia University
J.D. · 1998
Brigham Young University
B.A. · 1995
Jurisdictions
Mark's state bar admissions
Utah
2001 · ACTIVE
Mark studied at J.D. in Columbia University and B.A. in Brigham Young University.
Law school and academic background
Mark completed J.D. in Columbia University and B.A. in Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mark runs in Utah is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Mark has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Mark's professional memberships and bar associations
Utah State Bar
membership
Locations
Mark H Richards's office in Salt Lake City
Mark's primary office is at 10 W Broadway Ste 400, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101-2065. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Mark H Richards — 3.6/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Mark. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing contracts attorneys in Salt Lake City.
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How to hire Mark H Richards — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new contracts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Mark usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Mark charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Mark will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a contracts attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
A short list to run through before you commit: How many contracts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Mark
Mark discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in contracts practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every contracts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Mark confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Mark's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many contracts practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Mark H Richards
How much does it cost to hire Mark for a contracts case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mark walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Mark offer a free consultation?
Mark charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office. Some contracts attorneys offer free consults — check Mark's current terms during booking.
How long do contracts cases in Utah typically take?
Simple contracts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Mark gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Mark take my case if I'm outside Salt Lake City?
Mark is licensed in Utah. Matters governed by Utah law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Mark will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Mark?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Mark will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Mark accepting new contracts clients right now?
Mark's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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