Back to Professionals Clint R. Hansen Attorney / Partner Salt Lake City Licensure: UT Biography pdf version Clint’s practice is dedicated to helping his clients navigate through their most difficult problems, from business lawsuits to family disputes to long-term planning. Over more than a dozen years in practice, he has developed unique skills in the areas of: estate planning, probate, guardianship, will and trust disputes, Medicaid and special need planning, ERISA benefit claims, and contract enforcement/collections. He has appeared before both State and Federal courts in the State of Utah and has also argued before the Utah appellate courts and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has conducted jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations, and mediations. But his favorite work is meeting with individuals and families to find proactive solutions that help them meet their life goals now and in the future. Clint received his law degree from the University of Texas, where he was editor-in-chief of the Texas Environmental Law Journal and graduated with honors. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English from Brigham Young University, where he graduated cum laude. He is admitted to practice in Utah’s state and federal courts. He has been recognized by Utah Business Magazine as one of Utah’s “Legal Elite.” He is constantly studying, learning, and adding new skills to better serve his clients. Practice Areas Corporate Governance & Securities Compliance ERISA & Employee Benefits Employment Litigation Insurance Defense Trust & Estate Litigation Asset Protection Planning Medicaid & Special Needs Planning Guardianship & Conservatorship Trust & Estate Administration Employment & Labor Litigation, Trials & Appeals Tax & Estate Planning Education J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, 2008 (recipient of academic scholarship) Editor-in-Chief, Texas Environmental Law Journal, 2007-2008 B.A., English, Cum Laude, Brigham Young University, 2005 (recipient of academic scholarship) Community Service Wills for Heroes, Utah, Program Chair, providing free estate planning to first responders. Involved with the program in various capacities from 2010 to 2015. Sale Lake Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Utah 2013-2014 Publications & Presentations Co-Author, Utah chapter in ABA Survey on “Misrepresentation in the Life, Health, and Disability Insurance Application Process,” several years running. Co-Author, Fabian VanCott’s “Employer’s Guide,” several years running. Presenter, in a variety of seminars and trainings on a variety of topics, including: ethics, estate planning, asset protection, Medicaid planning, long-term care planning. Recognition and Awards Recognized by Utah Business Magazine of one of Utah’s “Legal Elite,” multiple years Graduate of Elder Counsel’s “Elder Law Immersion Camp,” 2020. Eagle Scout, BSA