Trent J Waddoups, Contracts Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah

Trent concentrates on contracts, general, insurance, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Trent handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Contracts

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• General

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• Insurance

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• Personal Injury

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Trent's primary office is at 609 Judge Bldg., 8 E. Bway., Salt Lake City, UT, 84111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Trent 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.

• How much does it cost to hire Trent for a contracts case?

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

• Does Trent offer a free consultation?

  Trent charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Trent's office. Some contracts attorneys offer free consults — check Trent'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. Trent gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

  Trent 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 — Trent 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 Trent?

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

• Is Trent accepting new contracts clients right now?

  Trent's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.