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Randall L Skeen

Randall L. Skeen is a civil and criminal trial lawyer and serves as outside general counsel to companies and individuals.  He applies his thirty years of experience to assist clients in avoiding litigation when possible or vigorously and effectively representing clients in trial and arbitration cases when needed.

He has served as a Judge Pro Tem in Salt Lake County Courts and has lectured other lawyers in Continuing Legal Education seminars.

Mr. Skeen has extensive litigation experience in the States of Utah and California.  He has tried to conclusion more than 500 civil, criminal and administrative cases. He has represented insurance companies, Salt Lake County, motion picture production companies, real estate and construction companies, health care providers and countless individuals in helping resolve their legal problems.  He has provided litigation services in complex asbestos defense cases and has prosecuted and defended legal and medical malpractice cases.

Recently, our firm obtained a jury trial acquittal in a complex first degree murder case involving DNA issues.

Educational Background

Mr. Skeen received his BA Cum Laude from the University of Utah in 1976.  He earned his law degree from the University of San Diego, School of Law in 1980.  While attending law school, Mr. Skeen was a member of the San Diego Law Review and served as a Student Bar Association Officer.

Criminal litigation

Recently, the firm obtained an acquittal in a first degree murder case in Salt Lake County involving complex DNA issues.  Mr. Skeen also serves as a Public Defender for Sandy City and brings a wealth of criminal experience gained from his employment as a prosecutor and as a defense lawyer.

Civil litigation

For ten years, Mr. Skeen served as General Outside Counsel for Comworld Productions, a major motion picture production company.  During that time, Mr. Skeen litigated hundreds of cases for the company, prepared documents, negotiated contracts and settlements and advised the company’s principals in all legal matters.

Mr. Skeen has tried to verdict in excess of 500 cases in his career in the States of Utah and California.  He has obtained verdicts and settlements for plaintiff clients exceeding $15 million, and has obtained numerous defense verdicts, summary judgments and favorable defense settlements for defendant clients.  If his schedule permits, Mr. Skeen will consider entering a matter as trial counsel shortly before trial.

Mr. Skeen also provides outside general counsel service and advice to individuals and companies to assist them in avoiding problems and protecting their businesses as they grow.  Mr. Skeen also enlists and coordinates many litigation matters with attorneys both inside and outside the law firm.

Administrative Law

Mr. Skeen has represented numerous clients and businesses in administrative proceedings involving local, state and federal government.  He has participated in more than 100 administrative hearings involving licensing matters and appeals of administrative decisions.  He has the knowledge and experience to guide clients safely through the administrative process.

Professional Affiliations and Admissions

United States Supreme Court

United States Tax Court

Supreme Court of California

Supreme Court of Utah

Supreme Court of Idaho

State Bars of California, Utah and Idaho

U. S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Member of all Federal District Courts in California, Utah and Idaho

Member San Diego County Bar Association

Member Salt Lake County Bar Association

Member Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Judge Pro Tem Salt Lake District Court

He has been interviewed by such publications as the Wall Street Journal, Denver Post, San Diego Union-Tribune and other local periodicals.

Mr. Skeen has been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal

Personal Information

Mr. Skeen is married, is the father of four children and has four grandchildren.  He enjoys many and varied activities including motorcycling touring, mountain climbing, marathoning, golfing and other activities.

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