Trent D Holgate, Insurance Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
Over 29 years of legal practice
AssociateatPetersen & Associates
Salt Lake City, UT
Practicing insurance in Salt Lake City since 1997.
- 29+
- Years practicing
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Trent D Holgate is an associate based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Insurance. Trent has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Petersen & Associates.
- Based in
- Salt Lake City, UT
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- over 29 years
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- Insurance
- Handles Insurance matters from Salt Lake City, UT.
- Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Trent D Holgate: Trent D Holgate is an associate based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Insurance. Trent has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Petersen & Associates.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Trent takes on
Trent concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Trent handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
Trent takes insurance 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 Trent agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Trent D Holgate — insurance lawyer in Salt Lake City
Trent D Holgate is an associate based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Insurance. Trent has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Petersen & Associates.
Mr. Trent D Holgate is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, insurance defense subrogation. Trent received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years. Trent practices at Petersen & Associates in Salt Lake City, UT.
Working with Trent on a insurance matter
Mr. Trent D Holgate is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, insurance defense subrogation. Trent received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years. Trent practices at Petersen & Associates in Salt Lake City, UT.
Who Trent represents
Trent reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance matters in Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Gonzaga University School of Law
J.D. · 1997
Brigham Young University
B.S. Sociology · 1992
Jurisdictions
Trent's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1997 · ACTIVE
Utah
1997 · ACTIVE
Trent studied at J.D. in Gonzaga University School of Law and B.S. Sociology in Brigham Young University.
Law school and academic background
Trent completed J.D. in Gonzaga University School of Law and B.S. Sociology in Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Trent runs in Utah is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Trent's professional memberships and bar associations
Utah State Bar Utah Defense Lawyers Association
membership
Locations
Trent D Holgate's office in Salt Lake City
Trent's primary office is at 230 S. 500 E., Ste. 400, Salt Lake City, UT, 84102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Trent D Holgate — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance 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.
Consultation formats and pricing
Trent charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Trent'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; Trent will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Trent
Trent discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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. Trent confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Trent's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Trent D Holgate
How much does it cost to hire Trent for a insurance 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 insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Trent's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Utah typically take?
Simple insurance 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 insurance clients right now?
Trent's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Salt Lake City, Provo and Sandy in Utah
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