Larsen & Rico, PLLC Salt Lake City, UT

High-Stakes Business Litigation in Salt Lake City

Larsen & Rico, PLLC is a premier business litigation boutique located in Salt Lake City, Utah, dedicated to handling complex legal disputes with precision and aggression. Founded by veteran trial attorneys Mark A. Larsen and Lisa C. Rico, the firm has established a reputation for taking on the toughest cases-what they jokingly refer to as blood sports. Unlike general practice firms, Larsen & Rico focuses almost exclusively on litigation, representing local, national, and international clients in high-stakes trials, appeals, and arbitrations. Their philosophy is simple: preparation wins cases. They leverage cutting-edge technology and a deep understanding of forensic accounting to dismantle opposition arguments.

Commercial and Business Litigation

The core of Larsen & Rico’s practice is protecting the interests of businesses and their owners. They understand that a legal battle can threaten the very existence of a company, and they fight accordingly. Their expertise covers:

• Contract Disputes: Resolving complex breach of contract claims, including those involving development agreements and partnership obligations.
• Shareholder Disputes: Representing minority or majority shareholders in business divorces, derivative actions, and claims of breach of fiduciary duty.
• Fraud and Embezzlement: Investigating and litigating cases involving corporate theft, accounting fraud, and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) claims.

Real Estate and Construction

Salt Lake City’s booming real estate market brings with it significant legal challenges. Larsen & Rico provides robust representation for developers, contractors, and property owners in:

• Construction Litigation: Handling disputes over defects, delays, and payment issues in large-scale commercial projects.
• Land Use Litigation: Navigating zoning laws, easements, and property rights disputes.
• Commercial Leases: Enforcing lease terms and resolving landlord-tenant conflicts in the commercial sector.

Intellectual Property and Employment

In the modern economy, a company’s most valuable assets are often its ideas and its people. The firm fiercely defends clients in matters involving:

• Trade Secrets: acting quickly to prevent the theft of proprietary information and seeking damages for misappropriation.
• Employment Litigation: Defending against claims of wrongful termination or enforcing non-compete agreements.

Experienced Trial Attorneys

Mark A. Larsen brings over 40 years of legal experience to the table, having been admitted to the bar in 1982. Lisa C. Rico, with over two decades of practice, is known for her meticulous attention to detail and strategic insight. Together, they form a formidable team that is respected by judges and feared by opposing counsel. If you need to find a lawyer who is not afraid of the courtroom and will treat your case with the urgency it demands, Larsen & Rico is the firm to choose.

The firm’s office is located just blocks from downtown Salt Lake City, offering a convenient and private setting for strategy sessions. Whether you are a small business owner facing a lawsuit or a large corporation needing local counsel for a federal case, Larsen & Rico has the expertise to guide you to a favorable outcome.

We don’t just litigate; we go to trial. We represent clients in trials, appeals, and other high-conflict situations where winning is the only option.