Fabian VanCott Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® for 2027 

Fabian VanCott is pleased to announce that our attorneys have again been honored by Best Lawyers®. This year’s recognitions include 27 attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition, one “Lawyer of the Year” award, and two attorneys named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®.

“Lawyer of the Year” one of the most exclusive distinctions Best Lawyers awards. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan region receives this honor each year.

• Scott M. Petersen — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Salt Lake City

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® recognizes lawyers earlier in their careers who are already earning strong peer recognition for their skill, judgment, and promise.

• Nina Kim Bertelli — Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Venture Capital Law
• Jacqueline Rosen — Commercial Litigation

The Best Lawyers in America® recognition in each practice area reflects sustained, high-level regard from other attorneys practicing in that same field and region.

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law: David Billings, Douglas J. Payne
• Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships): Victor A. Pollak, Stephen R. Sloan
• Commercial Litigation: P. Bruce Badger, Jeffrey C. Bramble, Jason W. Hardin
• Corporate Compliance Law: H. Michael Keller
• Corporate Law: Jay B. Bell, David Lyon, Steven R. McMurray, Victor A. Pollak, Andrew B. Sellers, James C. Waddoups
• Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law: H. Michael Keller
• Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law: Scott M. Petersen
• Employment Law – Management: Joan Andrews, Scott M. Petersen
• Energy Law: Kevin N. Anderson, H. Michael Keller
• Energy Regulatory Law: H. Michael Keller
• Environmental Law: H. Michael Keller
• Government Relations Practice: Scott R. Sabey
• Land Use and Zoning Law: H. Michael Keller, Scott R. Sabey
• Litigation – Bankruptcy: Douglas J. Payne
• Litigation – Construction: P. Bruce Badger
• Litigation – Environmental: H. Michael Keller
• Litigation – Land Use and Zoning: Kevin N. Anderson
• Litigation – Real Estate: Matthew L. Anderson, Scott M. Lilja, Scott R. Sabey
• Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy): H. Michael Keller
• Litigation – Trusts and Estates: David E. Sloan, Stephen R. Sloan
• Mining Law: Rosemary J. Beless, Matthew S. Brahana
• Natural Resources Law: Rosemary J. Beless, H. Michael Keller
• Oil and Gas Law: Rosemary J. Beless
• Patent Law: Steven L. Nichols
• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs: Charles Conrad
• Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs: Douglas B. Cannon
• Real Estate Law: Mark H. Anderson, Diane H. Banks, Scott R. Sabey
• Tax Law: Jay B. Bell, David Lyon, David E. Sloan, Stephen R. Sloan
• Trademark Law: Steven L. Nichols
• Trusts and Estates: David E. Sloan, Stephen R. Sloan
• Water Law: Rosemary J. Beless

Congratulations to our honorees! This recognition reflects not only the individual skill and dedication of these attorneys, but the trust our clients place in them every day. Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved honor.