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Robert S. Clark, Appellate Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah

focused on Appellate, Business, and Litigation

Salt Lake City, UT

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Robert S. Clark is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation.

Based in
Salt Lake City, UTAH
Experience
attorney
Known for
Appellate · Business · Litigation
  • Handles Appellate, Business, and Litigation matters from Salt Lake City, UTAH.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Trade Secrets Law (Salt Lake City) (2025).

About Robert S. Clark: Robert S. Clark is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Robert's practice areas in Salt Lake City

Robert concentrates on appellate, business, litigation, and trade secrets. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Salt Lake City, Utah

Robert takes appellate 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 Robert agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Salt Lake City, Utah

Robert takes business 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 Robert agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Salt Lake City, Utah

Robert 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 Robert agrees to represent you.

Trade Secrets cases in Salt Lake City, Utah

Robert takes trade secrets 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 Robert agrees to represent you.

Biography

Robert S. Clark, appellate attorney serving Salt Lake City

Robert S. Clark is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation. Robert works from Salt Lake City, Utah and takes on appellate matters across the region.

Robert Clark has extensive experience in complex litigation, representing local and national companies with respect to securities, class actions, trade secrets, antitrust, corporate governance, intellectual property, shareholder derivative actions, etc. He has extensive experience representing clients in state and federal courts including trials, arbitrations, appeals, and settlements.

Mr. Clark has served as President of the Utah Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University and was recognized as a Joseph Fielding Smith Scholar.

Mr. Clark was recognized by Benchmark Litigation 2010-2014 in the areas of Anti-Trust, Commercial Litigation, and Appellate Law. He was also recognized by Benchmark Appellate as a Tenth Circuit Litigation star 2012-2013. He was named one of the top general commercial litigation lawyers in Utah in the 2003-2014 editions of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Business Lawyers. Chambers USA has noted that clients value Mr. Clark’s “excellent judgment and strategic thinking” and remarked that he is “one of the finest litigators in the state.”

Mr. Clark has been awarded an AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been continually recognized by Mountain States Super Lawyers, including recognition as one of Utah’s “Top 100″ lawyers in the Intermountain area. He was also listed in Best Lawyers in America 2007-2015 editions, and the 2004-2015 editions of Utah Business magazine as one of Utah’s Legal Elite in business litigation.

PRACTICE AREAS

    Robert's approach to appellate cases

    Robert Clark has extensive experience in complex litigation, representing local and national companies with respect to securities, class actions, trade secrets, antitrust, corporate governance, intellectual property, shareholder derivative actions, etc. He has extensive experience representing clients in state and federal courts including trials, arbitrations, appeals, and settlements. Mr. Clark…

    The kind of cases Robert takes

    Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and litigation matters in Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah area.

    Credentials

    Credentials — where Robert studied and practices

    • Brigham Young University

      J.D. · 1980

    • Brigham Young University

      BA · 1977

    Jurisdictions

    Robert's state bar admissions

    • Utah, Utah State Bar

      ACTIVE

    • California, Californ

      ACTIVE

    Robert studied at J.D. in Brigham Young University and BA in Brigham Young University.

    Law school and academic background

    Robert completed J.D. in Brigham Young University and BA in Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Utah is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

    Recognition

    Robert's legal honors and published work

    Robert has received 26 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

    • Lawyer of the Year — Trade Secrets Law (Salt Lake City)

      2025

    • Lawyer of the Year — Trade Secrets Law (Salt Lake City)

      2020

    • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Salt Lake City)

      2012

    • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Breach of Contract

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Disputes

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Large Case Litigation

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Securities

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Stockholders' Suits

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Appellate Tenth Circuit Litigation star

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA – America’s Leading Business Lawyers

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyers Utah’s “Top 100"

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Utah Business magazine Utah’s Legal Elite

      2026

    Legal awards and honors

    Lawyer of the Year — Trade Secrets Law (Salt Lake City) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Trade Secrets Law (Salt Lake City) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Salt Lake City) (2012). Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

    Locations

    Robert S. Clark's office in Salt Lake City

    Robert's primary office is at 101 South 200 East, Suite 700, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

    Main office

    101 South 200 East, Suite 700

    Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

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    Hiring guide

    How to hire Robert S. Clark — what to expect in your first consultation

    Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

    Consultation formats and pricing

    Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert'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; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

    Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah

    A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 Robert

    Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

    Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

    Every appellate 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. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

    Payment methods and payment plans

    Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

    Frequently asked

    Frequently asked questions about Robert S. Clark

    • How much does it cost to hire Robert for a appellate case?

      Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

    • Does Robert offer a free consultation?

      Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.

    • How long do appellate cases in Utah typically take?

      Simple appellate 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. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

    • Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Salt Lake City?

      Robert 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 — Robert 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 Robert?

      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. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

    • Is Robert accepting new appellate clients right now?

      Robert'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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