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Andrew W. Stavros
Stavros Law P.C.
2150 S 1300 E
Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Phone: (801) 990-2780 | Fax: (801) 907-7216
http://www.stavroslaw.com
Providing Direction-Delivering Results
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
No preference.
Sub-Categories
Business Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Farms & Ranches
- Livestock
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Commercial Leasing
- Business Successions
- Buying & Selling
- Closely Held Businesses
- Corporations
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Franchising
- Joint Ventures
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Corporations
- Partnerships
- Professional Corporations
- Public Offerings
- Shareholders' Rights
- Trade Associations
- Breach of Contract
- Contract Disputes
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Employment Contracts
- Franchises
- International Transactions
- Lemon Law
- Non-Compete Contracts
- Secured Transactions
- Uniform Commercial Code
- Warranties
- Commercial Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Disputes
- Dangerous Property
- Government Construction Contracts
- Mechanics' Liens
- Annuities
- Bad Faith
- Casualty Insurance
- Commercial Insurance
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Errors & Omissions
- Fidelity, Guarantee, & Surety
- Health Insurance
- Insurance Malpractice
- Insurance Subrogation
- Life Insurance
- Motor Vehicle Insurance
- Property Insurance
- Reinsurance
- Computer Crimes
- Computer Law
- Digital Signatures
- Domain Names
- Electronic Commerce
- Identity Theft
- Spam
- Creditor's Rights
- Garnishees
- Judgments
- Locating Funds
Legal Topic
Employment & Labor Relations
Preferred New Clients
No preference.
Sub-Categories
Employment & Labor Relations
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Affirmative Action
- Age Discrimination
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Compensation, Benefits, & Pensions
- Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
- Disability Discrimination
- Discipline/Suspension
- Emotional Distress
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- Employee Rights
- Employment Contracts
- Equal Pay Act (EPA)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA)
- Government Employees
- Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)
- Jones Act
- Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
- Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA)
- Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA)
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
- Race Discrimination
- Racial Harassment
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
- Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866
- Severance Packages
- Sex Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Termination
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Whistleblower
- Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification (WARN) Act
- Wrongful Termination
- Affirmative Action
- Age Discrimination
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Compensation, Benefits, & Pensions
- Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
- Disability Discrimination
- Discipline/Suspension
- Emotional Distress
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- Employee Rights
- Employment Contracts
- Equal Pay Act (EPA)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA)
- Government Employees
- Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)
- Jones Act
- Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
- Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA)
- Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA)
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
- Race Discrimination
- Racial Harassment
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
- Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866
- Severance Packages
- Sex Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Termination
- Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Whistleblower
- Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification (WARN) Act
Bar Admissions
UT, Oct 1999
Bar Number: 08615
Other Court Admissions
Utah State Courts and United States District Court for the District of Utah and Tenth Circuit.
Association Memberships
Utah State Bar, American Bar Association (litigation, employment, business and health care law sections), and American Health Lawyers Association.
Continuing Education
I speak regularly for associations, non-profit organizations and continuing legal providers on a variety of business, employment and health care law topics. I also attend leading Continuing Legal Education seminars offered across the country on legal subjects pertinent to my practice. I regularly exceed the mandatory number of continuing legal education hours required by the Utah State Bar.
Example Cases
Stavros Law P.C. has represented numerous clients in business, employment, and health care law matters. Our clients are best positioned to speak about the results we have achieved for them. For client referrals, please contact our office. We encourage you to speak with clients who have previously retained the firm. Here is a brief summary of a few of the results we've achieved for clients:
• Multiple employment cases, including six figure settlements for an employee in a wrongful termination and discrimination case and defense of a sexual harassment claim resulting in no payment of money to plaintiff.
• Successful defense of National Labor Relations Board petition reducing employee count in union certification of bargaining unit and excluding supervisory employees from unit.
• Successful defense of Medicaid and Medicare fraud claims against healthcare provider which sought imposition of civil monetary penalties based upon alleged overpayments and improper billing.
• Multiple business cases, including non-compete, non-solicitation and trade agreement cases, breach of contract, breach of loyalty and fiduciary duty cases, and fraud and negligent misrepresentation cases.
Stavros Law P.C. handles cases at the trial and appeal level, and before administrative bodies. We also actively counsel clients in litigation avoidance and regulatory compliance matters.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
University of Utah - S. J. Quinney College of Law
City:
Salt Lake City
State:
UT
Year:
1999
Honors:
William H. Leary Scholar and Traynor Moot Court Champion.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Region XI National Moot Court Champion.
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
School:
University of Utah
City:
Salt Lake City
State:
UT
Year:
1996
Honors:
Various Honors.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Majored in Economics.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Utah
Firm Focus and History
Stavros Law P.C. focuses its practice in three areas: business law and commercial litigation, employment law and employment litigation, and health care law and health care litigation. Our clients include start-up, small, and emerging businesses in a variety of industries, including health care, transportation, manufacturing, real estate, retail and technology. We also represent both businesses and employees in employment disputes.
Stavros Law P.C. was established in 2007. The firm is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and provides cutting edge representation for individuals and business in Utah and the Mountain West. At Stavros Law P.C., we provide direction and deliver results.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been in private practice for approximately ten years, first with a large law firm and then with a three attorney firm that I co-founded and then left to start Stavros Law P.C. I clerked for two law firms during law school, interned with a Utah Supreme Court Justice, and presided as a hearing officer before an administrative board. I am also an entrepreneur. In addition to starting two successful law firms, I founded a transportation company and was a co-owner in an agricultural business.
Activities and Awards
• Board Member, Vest Pocket Business Coalition
• Volunteer, Local First Utah
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I want all of my clients to be educated about the law and facts related to their representation, and to take an active role in achieving a successful resolution of their legal matter. Informed clients increase the probability of favorable outcomes in litigation and otherwise.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I review documents prepared by general counsel and in-house counsel for businesses, as well as documents prepared by owners or executives in small businesses. On occasion, I will review documents prepared by an individual.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Generally, I will not coach clients who want to represent themselves. Coaching can lead to significant problems in determining the role of attorney and client. I will not ghost write pleadings or other documents for clients who are representing themselves in litigation. On occasion, however, I do represent clients on a limited engagement (e.g., removal of default judgment) for a limited purpose. I have coached clients on simple matters, like how to file a small claims action, prepare for a small claims hearing, or how and where to file a particular legal document.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
In truth, I just fell into the law. I could read, write and argue fairly well and went to law school to keep my options open. What else was I going to do? I didn't like law school (and, admittedly, many law students) and entered the practice of law with some trepidation. Once I started "practicing law," however, I found areas of the law that I enjoyed and businesses and people I enjoyed working for. I also enjoy helping people navigate significant problems and build significant relationships in their business and personal lives.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I am an entrepreneur and a business owner. I have experienced what it takes to start, operate, grow and close a business. I know the demands of small businesses, the legal services they need and what they expect from a lawyer. My business experience also complements my legal training by helping me resolve legal conflicts in non-traditional and creative ways. Unlike many lawyers, I can think outside of the box with an eye toward accomplishing what you want. I don't litigate because I like to litigate or because that is what I've been trained to do. I am diligent, hard-working and responsible. I take your legal issue seriously and work hard to achieve results for you.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I've had experience with various areas of the law but I settled on the three that I enjoy most.
What do you like best about your career?
All of the lawyer jokes my clients tell me.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner. All of my clients have direct access to me, including my cell phone number, and are encourage to contact me 24/7 if needed. However, just because I'm a solo practitioner doesn't mean I'm on an island and that I'm the only person who can assist you with your legal matter. I have staff to do filing, paperwork, appointments, billing and related matters. I also have built significant relationships with other attorneys who assist me on cases from time to time when additional help is needed or their particular expertise is desired. I also have a number of paralegals at my disposal to assist with cases and to keep the costs of your representation as low as possible, consistent with the high standard I strive for.
What are your strengths and style?
I work well with people and have ability to find common solutions for a problem. I start with an eye toward evaluating a conflict and resolving it in a timely and effective manner. If a problem can be solved quickly and effectively, I want to solve it so that my clients are not excessively burdened by the legal process. This can be accomplished by treating your opponent appropriately and with respect. You can always get mean later. When necessary and appropriate, however, I am a tenacious and aggressive advocate who will do whatever is needed (within the bounds of the law and ethical requirements) to achieve results for my clients. Most importantly, I always put my clients' interests ahead of mine. Your case is never about my ego.
Personal Interests:
Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my wife and children. I enjoy traveling, reading, art, good food and friends, college sports, and being outdoors.
Fax
(801) 907-7216
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Yes. I offer fixed prices on contact drafting, business formation and other standard transactional matters and document preparation tasks. The fixed-price fee varies depending upon the complexity of the matter and the estimated time of completion.
Hourly Rates
$200 to $240. Please call me to discuss discounted rates that are available to certain clients for certain engagements.
Free Initial Consultation?
If scheduled in advance, I will provide a 15 minute telephone consultation for free. The consultation is limited to a general discussion of matters which are necessary to make a determination if my firm can represent you. I generally do not provide free in-person consultations. I will provide up to a one hour initial consultation with document review for $250. The specific facts of your case will be discussed during the initial consultation, and relevant documents will be reviewed, time permitting. The $250 fee must be paid before the consultation is scheduled.
Typical Retainer
Yes. It varies from $500 to $8,500. The amount of the retainer is based upon the complexity of the legal matter, whether the matter involves litigation or an administrative proceeding, and whether the client has previously retained the firm or otherwise has a previous relationship with the firm.
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