About Mark
Mark A — Larsen is an attorney specializing in business law, appeals, and insurance defense. He is a member of Larsen & Rico, PLLC, a prominent law firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 41 years of experience, Mr. Larsen has represented clients, including individuals and businesses in complex commercial litigation cases across the United States. His clients range from local enterprises to national and international corporations, as well as various insurance carriers. Mr. Larsen earned his Juris Doctor cum laude from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1979.
During his time in law school, he served as a Note and Comment Editor for the Buffalo Law Review, where he developed his legal writing and analytical skills. Prior to his legal education, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Utah in 1976. This strong foundation in accounting complements his legal expertise, particularly in business-related matters. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania in 1979 and in Utah in 1982, Mr. Larsen has also secured admission to several federal courts. These include the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the United States District Court for the District of Utah. The United States District Court for the District of Colorado.
His extensive qualifications allow him to navigate complex legal fields effectively. Throughout his career, Mr. Larsen has achieved significant legal milestones. Notably, in June 2009, he secured a $20.7 million jury verdict in the Third Judicial District Court of Salt Lake County on behalf of a developer against the City of Tooele. This landmark case exemplifies his ability to handle high-stakes litigation. Additionally, he has obtained multiple seven- and eight-figure settlements, verdicts, and judgments, as well as defense summary judgments in various commercial lawsuits. In recognition of his professional excellence, Mr.
Larsen has been selected as a Super Lawyer by the Mountain States edition of Super Lawyers. He has also received an AV Distinguished Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his high ethical standards and legal proficiency. Active in the legal community, he is a member of the Salt Lake County and Utah State Bar Associations, the American Bar Association, and the Defense Research Institute. His practice areas include commercial litigation, business divorces, fraud and embezzlement cases, real estate litigation, construction and land-use litigation, breach of contract. Appeals. Mr. Larsen has argued and tried cases before judges and juries in various states, representing many clients, from national and local businesses to high-end audio manufacturers and wealthy individuals.
