Arbitration & Mediation

Erin Byington has attained expertise in all areas of family law, including divorce, paternity, adoption, custody, parent time, child support, alimony, retirement benefits, military benefits, guardianship, property division, high asset divorce and separation, domestic violence, and protective orders. Erin have participated in hundreds of mediations and hearings, in addition to trials. The Courts move slowly and are extremely costly in time, money, stress, and emotion. If you desire to resolve some or all of your issues more expediently, mediation or arbitration is your answer.

Sam Goble and Erin Byington have participated in extensive probate litigation, including proceedings related to the removal of trustees and personal representatives, derivative actions by beneficiaries, and breaches of fiduciary duty or trust. Such litigation typically occurs at the expense of the trust or estate, causing all beneficiaries lose so long as a case drags on. The delays and cost only add to the emotional toll of grieving a loved one and family upheaval. Substantial experience in probate litigation provides extensive knowledge of Utah’s statutory rules and how the courts apply them. For those who prioritize swift and efficient resolution over the cumbersome delays and uncertainty of the court, mediation or arbitration can more quickly resolve the conflict.

Commercial litigation has many facets: breaches of contract, partnership disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty, and even to misrepresentation, fraud and embezzlement. Commercial litigation is generally more expensive and prolonged due to the complexity of the issues and parties. They frequently require extensive discovery and expert opinion. Quick resolution of litigation removes the distraction from day to day operations of the business(es) involved, and provides certainty for decisions moving forward. Erin Byington and Sam Goble worked in commercial litigation for over twenty combined years. They are prepared to understand, assess and help resolve or decide these complex and expensive matters through mediation or arbitration.