Meghan A. Sheridan

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Meghan Sheridan is a civil litigation trial attorney whose practice concentrates in personal injury defense, primarily in recreation accident cases, premises liability, product liability, gig-economy matters, and trucking and aviation accidents. She also works with general contractors and subcontractors on construction defect claims.

Meghan focuses on understanding her clients’ specific business and priorities to build effective working relationships. She emphasizes frequent communication with her clients, including providing early and ongoing case evaluation for potential resolution purposes; however, working on trial strategy from day one. Meghan also provides additional consulting to ski areas and recreation providers regarding risk management, including speaking at ski areas and national conferences regarding winter and summer operations.

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Bar Admissions

Utah, 2012
U.S. District Court, District of Utah

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Location

Salt Lake City Office
175 South Main Street
Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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Education

JD: University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, 2012, High Honors
BS: Pennsylvania State University, 2001, Psychology, Highest Honors

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Contact

1-801-770-4776

sheridanm@hallevans.com

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Recent Decisions

Summary Judgment granted for ski resort for negligence and gross negligence claims in zip-lining accident.
Defense verdict for ski area in premises liability action.
Defense verdict for ski area in skier-skier collision case.
Summary Judgment granted for commercial airline carrier for negligence alleged in on board incident.
Summary Judgment granted for ski resort for negligence claim on accident in double-black diamond area.

Other Activities

In her free time, Meghan spends time outdoors with her family, competes in local and regional mountain bike races, and Nordic skiing races.

Professional Associations

Board Member, Association of Ski Defense Attorneys, 2022-present
Member, Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Utah State Bar
Utah Defense Lawyers Association
ASTM International
Toastmasters

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Heather A. Thomas

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Heather Thomas is an experienced trial attorney focused on achieving her clients’ goals and objectives for litigation whether it be trying a case to verdict or reaching an early and efficient resolution. Heather began her career working for her father’s construction supply company and now, she represents and defends builders, contractors and design professionals in various construction disputes and litigation.

Heather also worked as field counsel for a Fortune 500 Global Insurance Company where she was one of two attorneys in the Denver office approved to handle and defend clients against high exposure, million-dollar claims, including products liability and catastrophic personal injury claims. As field counsel, Heather appeared on behalf of her clients in courtrooms throughout the State of Colorado, including the U. S. District Court for the District of Colorado. In 2018, Heather served as first chair in a ski collision case in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado where the jury determined the plaintiff was 49% at fault for her alleged injuries and damages.

Upon moving to Hall & Evans, Heather’s practice now includes representation of homeowner associations in various commercial disputes. Regardless of the type of case, Heather’s experience now allows her to evaluate and develop strategies early in the representation of her clients to determine how best to garner the most leverage and resolve the case in a manner most optimal for her clients. Early evaluation and case management help Heather to steer her cases to the best possible outcome for the client, whether it be litigation, mediation or settlement.

Heather communicates with her clients often during any case to ensure she understands their concerns and goals, and that they are keenly aware of the status of the matter throughout the litigation. Heather also evaluates the claims against her clients to assist with developing the evidence in a way most helpful in obtaining leverage in any given case whether it be via testimony or motions practice to gain a tactical advantage whether it be for trial or settlement. Heather is a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent® rated attorney who welcomes new challenges and clients to her practice.

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