About Stephen
Stephen Christiansen is a prominent business attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is the founder of Christiansen Law, PLLC, which is located at 311 South State Street, Suite 250, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. The firm specializes in various areas of law, including business law, real estate law, and securities law, effectively serving clients throughout Utah. With a focus on delivering comprehensive legal solutions, Mr. Christiansen is known for excellence in his practice. In 1993, Mr. Christiansen earned his Juris Doctor from the J — Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University.
His academic journey began earlier, as he completed his Bachelor of Arts in 1990. This solid educational foundation laid the groundwork for his successful legal career — He is admitted to practice law in three states: Utah, Nevada, and Idaho. His extensive practice encompasses many legal areas, including business contracts, business dissolution, business finance, and business formation. Additionally, he handles business litigation, franchising, mergers and acquisitions, and partnership and shareholder disputes. Before establishing Christiansen Law, Mr. Christiansen was associated with Parr Brown Gee & Loveless. During his tenure there, he represented a diverse range of clients, including mining, petroleum, chemical, energy, and public utility interests throughout the western United States and Canada.
His experience in these sectors gave him a unique understanding of the complexities involved in environmental law, which has become a significant focus of his practice. In 2015, he was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Environmental Law and awarded "Lawyer of the Year." Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Christiansen has been actively involved in professional organizations. He served as Chair of the Environmental Law Committee within the Section on Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment of the Utah State Bar. From 1990 to 2002, he contributed to legal education as an Adjunct Professor at the J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he taught environmental law. His commitment to the field extends to presenting at various national business institutes, including the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute and the Air and Waste Management Association.
Fluent in English, Mr. Christiansen has garnered numerous accolades for his contributions to the legal field. He maintains an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which reflects the highest level of professional excellence. His dedication to his clients and the legal community continues to shape his career, making him a respected figure in business and environmental law in Utah and beyond.
