Arbitrations and Mediations

Arbitration and Mediation have their proper time and place. When used effectively these forms of alternative dispute resolution can save you time and money. However if the case is not ripe for mediation or arbitration you will spend time and effort with little or no results. Let the experience of Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford help you decide if alternative dispute resolution is beneficial for your case.

  • Real Estate Development
  • Land Use Planning
  • Sales & Aquisitions
  • Municipal/Land Use Law
  • Homeowners Associations
  • CC&R’s
  • Contracts

General Real Estate

  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Quiet Title
  • Foreclosures
  • Lease/Purchase Contracts
  • Boundary Disputes

Contracts

  • Mechanic’s Liens

Construction Law

  • Liens / Collections
  • Construction Defect Defense
  • Construction Disputes
  • Building Code Compliance
  • Contracts
  • Real Estate Transactions

Since many of our St. George attorneys have worked in the construction industry, you can trust that Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford attorneys have the practical, hands-on construction knowledge you need. Offering a wide because some of them have worked in the construction industry prior to becoming lawyers. The firm offers a wide range of services to developers, contractors, and subcontractors, our firm. It consults with, advises and represents construction clients in matters of project development, CC&R’s, subdivisions, zoning, municipal land use applications, construction contracts, mechanic’s liens, public works, payment bonds, licensing bonds, collections, contract creation and compliance, construction defects, warranties, insurance and toxic mold, to name a few.
With unmatched experience and a results-driven approach, we are your complete Our experience and ability to advise on every phase of construction from development to mechanic’s lien enforcement and defect claims makes us your complete resource for construction-related matters. In fact, in addition to offering legal representation,

Our attorneys regularly present seminars to teach general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers the intricacies of mechanic’s liens, collections, subcontractor agreements, general contractor agreements, and limiting liability.

Rest assured that we provide you with the best Our goal is to provide you with the best representation possible with anything related to development and construction. We are your trusted and valuable resource with all of your business needs, from concept to completion. With penetrating insight, diligent work, and thorough preparation, we will help you and all of your related business needs Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford can serve as a trusted and valuable resource. We work diligently to anticipate and foresee potential problems early on in a project. These problems and provide for such will be addressed through competent negotiations and well- drafted contracts in order to reduce future complications which may lead to lawsuits. Whatever your project, our experience and expertise provide a solid foundation to build the results you wish.

Mechanic’s Lien Foreclosure:

Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford has a proven track record of been very successful successfully in pursuing foreclosure of mechanic’s liens and recovering receivables owed to clients. (Provide evidence for this claim.) We fight aggressively. The firm aggressively fights for the money that is rightfully yours and pride ourselves owed to its clients and prides itself in looking for and pursuing all in identifying and pursuing all possible avenues of recovery. We The firm also offers training to its clients to help them to help you establish procedures for properly processing and perfecting mechanic’s liens.
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Debt Collection:

With a depth of knowledge in debt collection law, processes, and procedures, we can assist our clients with a wide variety of debt collection services. We can negotiate settlement agreements, prepare deeds in lieu of foreclosure, file lawsuits to enforce contracts, obtain judgments, create judgment liens against real property and execute upon such liens, conduct debtor examinations, garnish bank accounts and wages, repossess personal property collateral, and more. In short, we will exhaust all options in helping you collect on debts owed to you. Furthermore, we will do so in take whatever steps are necessary to help our clients collect their debts. We understand how to collect from debtors and do it in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

Corporate and Business Planning

  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Corporations
  • Partnerships
  • Business Transactions
  • Sales & Acquistions

Civil Litigation

  • Insurance Defense
  • Contracts
  • Business Dissolutions
  • Collections
  • Trials, Arbitrations, Mediations

Lender Representation

Lending institutions and individual lenders can rely upon From preparing loan documents to loan enforcement, Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford assists lending institutions and individual lenders with or all of their legal needs, from preparing loan documents to loan enforcement. Lenders need an experienced attorney who knows how to enforce and foreclose loans. Our St. George lawyers have the knowledge and experience to make sure our clients are protected and successful in their lending business. Our legal services offered to lenders include the following: An example of the types of legal services we provide to lenders includes:
Foreclosures: Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford represents financial institutions and individual lenders. We will aggressively enforce your contracts to save you money, time, and hassle.

Preparing Loan Document Preparations: We represent lenders Our firm has represented lenders in preparing loan documents and supervising real estate closings.
Representation for all types of financing including construction loans, long-term loans, and high-risk and hard money lending. We have represented a wide variety of lenders with respect to construction loans, long-term loans and other types of financing, including high risk and hard money lending..
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Contract Evaluation and Formation

Meticulously Well-crafted developed and thoroughly well-evaluated contracts are the often key to avoiding frustration, misunderstandings, and litigation. We save you money and risk by offering a full spectrum of construction-related contracts. Our background and experience allow us to draft the full spectrum of construction-related contracts. From owners to contractors, to standard or customized unique terms, our attorneys work closely with you to analyze and draft provisions with protecting your best interests in mind.that protect your best interest.

Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford’s with a solid reputation for responsive, attentive, aggressive and fair representation in the construction community, we consistently allows us to successfully negotiate successful outcomes with other contracting parties and reach the best possible outcomes.
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Liens and Creditors

With unrivaled expertise Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford’s construction team is experienced and anxious to help construction professionals with issues surrounding mechanics’ liens and claims against payment bonds, we can help you understand complex statutory lien rights and specific contract provisions to maximize your recovery. Our lien services apply to contractors, and other related sources of recovery. We have represented contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers and various other construction and related professionals involved in the construction process in resolving mechanic’s lien payment issues. We can help you understand complex statutory lien rights and specific contract provisions to maximize your recovery.

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Real Estate

Ensure a smooth transaction—whether it be buying, selling, or financing property—with Whether your needs center on securing property, financing, purchases, buying, selling, or other related matters, Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford’s real estate transactions team. can help ensure that you have a smooth transaction. We stand ready to guide you through the intricacies of negotiating complex the terms of a wide variety of real estate contracts. We can also and other complex transactions and help you review and prepare of loan documents.

Our real estate practice is built on years of experience with developers, lenders, governmental entities and many other relevant players. Because many Some of our attorneys came from the real estate industry as former licensed real estate agents and appraisers. We understand how to negotiate, scrutinize, and prepare purchase agreements, loan documents, and development agreements contracts. We are well known and respected for successfully leading our clients through both commercial and residential real estate acquisition, lending, zoning approvals, and development, and contracts. Our team is skilled in all areas of developing real property, including: commercial real estate land acquisition, project development, negotiating approval processes with governmental entities for zoning, access and overall use, dealing with large construction contracts, and drafting contracts for commercial tenants.

In addition to a well-established knowledge of commercial real estate development, Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford’s real estate transactions team also represents a number of individual home buyers and sellers. Our experience representing developers, contractors, lenders, and owners gives us distinctive insight into the many, varied issues that arise during acquisition, development and construction and allows us to better help our clients avoid complications.
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Commercial and Residential Development

Real estate transactions are often complicated and can be overwhelming. Our experience with development, construction, financing, government approvals, permits, contracts with subcontractors, and contracts with owners will help ensure smooth projects and transactions, saving you time, stress, and money. your project runs smoothly, which in the end saves you money. Whether your project is commercial or residential, turn to the expertise of Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford’s real estate team to counsel you through all the considerations and complexities of your project. We are skilled in assisting in the structuring, permitting, financing, leasing, and construction of commercial and residential real estate development projects. We pride ourselves on finding creative solutions for developers, businesses, individual property owners, and landlords in a full spectrum of legal matters.
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Land Use and Zoning

Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford’s real estate team has extensive experience resolving land use issues. Whether your need is commercial or residential, For both commercial and residential projects, our attorneys will advise you on the best methods for meeting land use and zoning regulations and can advise you as to whether certain zoning regulations and restrictions are legal and proper. We will also assist you in securing all the right approvals for your applications before the appropriate boards.
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Real Estate Litigation

Our goal is to move you toward a satisfying resolution, while at the same time aggressively preparing for trial if necessary. With the accessibility of four regional offices in Utah, Nevada, and California, combined with world-class experience, our Our experience combined with our accessibility with offices in Utah and Nevada makes our civil litigation services are among the most sought after in the West. We have extensive litigation experience arguing successful resolutions concerning the enforceability of many types of contracts, including purchase agreements, development agreements and lease agreements. Using an individualized approach, with meticulous attention to detail, and drawing upon our vast experience in the industry, we evaluate and advise the best course of action for each case on an individualized basis., offering attention to the details and technicalities of your case with unique considerations that come as a result of our vast background of industry experience.
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Forming Business Entities/Corporations/Limited Liability Companies

You need to know which business entity is right for your particular situation and to meet your unique specifications. Should you form a C-Corp, S-Corp, or an LLC? Or are there other, more appropriate, options for your business? There many factors to consider when making this decision—both tax and non-tax issues alike—and we will help you explore and understand all options in order to make the right decision. Which Entity is Right for You? Several factors may influence your decision. There are both tax and non-tax issues that you will want to consider. The attorneys at Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford are skilled at providing assistance and legal advice with respect to the process of forming business entities, such as corporations, S-Corporations and limited and liability companies. Whatever your needs, Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford will be able to provide prudent advice to assist you in determining the best business entity to suit your needs.

After the proper formation of your company,once your company is formed, Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford can help with contract negotiations, contract preparation, preparation of business forms, such as bid estimates and product and service contracts, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Our attorneys are also experienced in negotiating and preparing lease and purchase agreements and purchase agreements so your business has a place to call home to help you find and secure the best location for your business. Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford. Our attorneys sit on the board of directors for many of our clients and assist clients in making prudent business decisions. Whatever you business needs, the attorneys at Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford have the experience and skills your business needs.
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General Business Litigation

Litigation can be stressful. Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford can help. If your business is facing issues concerning contracts, real estate, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or other concerns, our attorneys draw on their highly specialized knowledge and expertise to provide the most comprehensive representation possible.

Business litigation is a specialty of Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford. We earn our clients’ trust through our impressive track record and efficient resolutions that minimize expenses and allow you to focus on getting back to business.
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