Scott A. Wiseman, Partner at our Salt Lake City law office
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Scott A. Wiseman

Partner
Biography

Scott Wiseman’s practice focuses on a wide range of commercial litigation matters both inside and outside the courtroom. He works with businesses of all sizes, from startups to large national companies, across a variety of industries. Scott also represents individuals and business owners in connection with their business litigation needs. Scott takes a hands-on, proactive approach to litigation. His responsive communication style guides clients through the process, helping them make informed decisions and find effective resolutions – whether through negotiation, pre-trial motions, or trial.

His experience includes a wide range of business challenges, such as:

Corporate and Contractual Disputes: Representing clients in cases involving breaches of contract, corporate governance conflicts, ownership and management disputes, and supplier or distributor disagreements.

Real Estate Matters: Handling property-related disputes, including lease conflicts, land use issues, quiet title actions, easements, purchase agreements, and municipal enforcement matters.

Employment Litigation: Advising employers on handling employee-related disputes, including non-compete enforcement, protection of trade secrets, and defending against wrongful termination or discrimination claims.

Professional Liability and Miscellaneous Litigation: Defending clients in professional liability matters, including legal malpractice defense and attorney disciplinary proceedings, as well as handling other litigation disputes and various pro bono cases.

Beyond his legal practice, Scott is committed to mentoring the next generation of lawyers. As a member of Snell & Wilmer’s Attorney Development Committee, he helps guide new attorneys at the firm and also mentors students at the University of Utah.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Utah


Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Utah


Education

  • University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law (J.D., with highest honors)
    • Order of the Coif
    • Articles Editor, Utah Law Review
  • University of Utah (B.S., Mass Communications, Minor: Business Administration)
Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • Mountain States Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars Edition, Business Litigation (2024)
  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones To Watch, Commercial Litigation (2021-2025)

Representative Experience

  • Second chaired two-week bench trial over real property ownership dispute worth over $5 million dollars
  • Represented client accused of breaching non-solicitation agreements and misappropriating trade secrets in multi-million dollar damage claim and five week jury trial
  • Represented client in a high-profile defamation action involving a $100 million claim.
  • Represented client in quiet title and unlawful detainer action on summary judgment in nearly three-year real property dispute
  • Represented insurer facing multi-million dollar bad faith claim

Representative Presentations and Publications

  • “Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants: Keep Your Secrets Safe and Your Employees Honest,” Co-Presenter, Ballard Spahr Eighth Annual SLC Fall Employment Law Seminar (November 7, 2018).
  • “Property or Currency? The Tax Dilemma Behind Bitcoin,” Author, 2016 Utah L. Rev. 417.