Burbidge | Mitchell Salt Lake City, UT
Relentless Advocacy in High-Stakes Litigation
Burbidge | Mitchell is one of the most respected trial law firms in the Western United States, based right here in Salt Lake City. Since its founding in 1976, the firm has built a legacy of taking on the toughest cases and winning. They specialize in complex civil litigation, focusing on catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and high-stakes business disputes. The attorneys at Burbidge | Mitchell are not just litigators; they are true trial lawyers who prepare every case as if it will go before a jury. This relentless preparation often leads to significant settlements, as opponents know the firm is fully capable of securing a verdict in the courtroom.
Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death
When tragedy strikes, families need a champion. Burbidge | Mitchell handles cases involving life-altering injuries and the loss of life with compassion and ferocity. Their practice areas include:
- Aviation and Transportation Disasters: Representing victims of plane crashes, trucking accidents, and other mass transit failures.
- Product Liability: Holding manufacturers accountable for defective products that cause severe harm.
- Medical Malpractice: seeking justice for patients injured by medical negligence or surgical errors.
- Recreational Accidents: Handling complex cases involving ski resort liability and outdoor recreation injuries.
Complex Business Litigation
In the corporate world, Burbidge | Mitchell is the firm companies call when the stakes are highest. They handle bet-the-company
litigation, where the survival of a business may be on the line. Areas of expertise include:
- Shareholder Disputes: Resolving internal conflicts and breach of fiduciary duty claims.
- Intellectual Property: Protecting trade secrets, patents, and trademarks from infringement.
- Real Estate Litigation: Representing developers and owners in multi-million dollar property disputes.
Trusted by Peers and Clients
The firm's reputation for excellence is widely recognized. Managing Partner Richard D. Burbidge has been inducted into the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group of the top 100 plaintiff lawyers in the nation. The firm is consistently ranked Tier 1 by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers. If you are looking to find a lawyer for a case where failure is not an option, Burbidge | Mitchell offers the elite representation you need.
Located in the iconic Second + State building in downtown Salt Lake City, the firm operates from a position of strength. Whether you need to hire an attorney to fight a massive insurance company or to protect your business from a hostile action, Burbidge | Mitchell has the resources, experience, and grit to deliver results.
We fight tirelessly for our clients in cases involving catastrophic injury and wrongful death, as well as complex business and commercial litigation. We earn our reputation every day - tackling the most complex cases, in and out of the courtroom.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City's bustling commercial and financial district.
Building Location
This is a 13-story brick and glass office building known as Second + State, built in 1984, which features a spectacular three-story atrium lobby and is located close to The Copper Onion and Beans & Brews Coffee House.
Parking Details
Clients have access to an adjacent multi-story parking structure located directly east of the building. Other nearby public surface and underground parking options are also available.
Public Transit
Served by Utah Transit Authority Route 200 (State Street North); nearest stop is at State Street / 150 South (NB).
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of Second + State, which is wheelchair accessible. Take the building's passenger elevator up to the 9th floor to locate Suite 920.