Alan Michael Hurst, Business Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Consumer
AssociateatAkerman LLP
Salt Lake City, UT
Practicing business in Salt Lake City since 2011.
- 15+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Alan Michael Hurst is an associate based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Business and Consumer. Alan has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Akerman LLP.
- Based in
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Experience
- over 15 years
- Known for
- Business · Consumer
- Handles Business and Consumer matters from Salt Lake City, UT.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Alan Michael Hurst: Alan Michael Hurst is an associate based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Business and Consumer. Alan has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Akerman LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Alan Michael Hurst
Alan concentrates on business and consumer. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
Alan 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 Alan agrees to represent you.
Consumer cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
Alan takes consumer 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 Alan agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Alan Michael Hurst — Over 15 years of Utah business experience
Alan Michael Hurst is an associate based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Business and Consumer. Alan has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Akerman LLP.
Alan Michael Hurst is a lawyer practicing consumer financial services, financial services. Alan received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years. Alan practices at Akerman LLP in Salt Lake City, UT.
Working with Alan on a business matter
Alan Michael Hurst is a lawyer practicing consumer financial services, financial services. Alan received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years. Alan practices at Akerman LLP in Salt Lake City, UT.
Who Alan represents
Alan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and consumer matters in Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah area.
Credentials
Alan Michael Hurst's legal education and bar admissions
Yale Law School
J.D. Yale · 2010
Brigham Young University
B.A. Political · 2007
Jurisdictions
Alan's state bar admissions
Utah
2015 · ACTIVE
Virginia
2011 · ACTIVE
Alan studied at J.D. Yale in Yale Law School and B.A. Political in Brigham Young University.
Law school and academic background
Alan completed J.D. Yale in Yale Law School and B.A. Political in Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alan runs in Utah is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Alan Michael Hurst's office in Salt Lake City
Alan's primary office is at 170 South Main Street, Suite 725, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Alan Michael Hurst — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Alan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alan'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; Alan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Alan
Alan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Alan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Alan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Alan Michael Hurst
How much does it cost to hire Alan for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alan offer a free consultation?
Alan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Alan's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Utah typically take?
Simple business 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. Alan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alan take my case if I'm outside Salt Lake City?
Alan 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 — Alan 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 Alan?
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. Alan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alan accepting new business clients right now?
Alan'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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