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Alan W. Mortensen, Personal Injury Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah

Mortensen & Milne

Salt Lake City, UT

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Alan W. Mortensen is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Mortensen & Milne.

Based in
Salt Lake City, UTAH
Experience
attorney
Known for
Personal Injury
  • Handles Personal Injury matters from Salt Lake City, UTAH.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Salt Lake City) (2026).

About Alan W. Mortensen: Alan W. Mortensen is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Mortensen & Milne.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Alan takes on

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

Personal Injury cases in Salt Lake City, Utah

Alan takes personal injury 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

Meet Alan W. Mortensen — personal injury lawyer in Salt Lake City

Alan W. Mortensen is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Mortensen & Milne.

Alan W. Mortensen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Alan W., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alan W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alan's approach to personal injury cases

Alan W. Mortensen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Alan W., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alan W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Clients Alan works with

Alan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Wyoming

    J.D. · 1993

Alan studied at J.D. in University of Wyoming.

Law school and academic background

Alan completed J.D. in University of Wyoming. 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.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Alan has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Salt Lake City)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Bad Faith

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Salt Lake City) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Bad Faith (2026).

Locations

Alan W. Mortensen's office in Salt Lake City

Alan's primary office is at 68 South Main Street, Floor Seven, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Mortensen & Milne

68 South Main Street, Floor Seven

Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Alan W. Mortensen — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury 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 personal injury attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury 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 personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Alan W. Mortensen

  • How much does it cost to hire Alan for a personal injury 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 personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Alan's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in Utah typically take?

    Simple personal injury 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 personal injury 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

Personal Injury attorneys serving Salt Lake City, Provo and Sandy in Utah

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