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Why Your LLC Needs an Operating Agreement

Forming an LLC can be a great option if you are starting a business or want to make certain types of investments. If you are going to start an LLC, it is important that it is structured and documented properly. You will need legal help to structure an operating agreement, which is a very important [...]

September 16th, 2022 | Read More

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Bike Lane Accidents in Utah

Riding a bicycle can be a great form of exercise, an efficient mode of transportation, and a fun way to get around town. While riding a bicycle is normally a very safe activity, there is always a chance that you could get into an accident. If you are injured while riding a bike, it is [...]

September 9th, 2022 | Read More

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Selling a Business: Getting Your House in Order

People sell businesses for all sorts of reasons. You may have grown bored of it, may have rocky relationships with business partners, or have gotten to the point where it's taking a heavy toll on your life in other areas. Howard Lewis & Petersen is here to help when you're ready to sell a business. [...]

August 26th, 2022 | Read More

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Construction Service Agreements

There are clients who come to us here at Howard Lewis & Petersen every day looking for help with a builder contract that they have been presented with. We are always happy to help them out with this, and we can certainly get the job done for you as well if this is something that [...]

August 19th, 2022 | Read More

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Boating Accidents in Utah

BOATING ACCIDENT LAWYER JAKE GUNTER Boating accidents don’t grab as many headlines as other types of accidents, but they happen more frequently than you may think. If you are involved in a boating accident, you’ll need a personal injury attorney Provo to help make sure your rights are protected. Call Jake Gunter, he can normally [...]

August 12th, 2022 | Read More

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Utah Off-Road Vehicle Accidents

When it comes to vehicle accidents of any kind, anything can pose a major risk to one's health. Those injured in an accident often need to come to Howard Lewis & Petersen to figure out what steps they need to take next to get themselves compensated for the situation they have gone through. We want [...]

August 5th, 2022 | Read More

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Intellectual Property: Trademarks in Utah

So you just started a new business, and you are ready to start putting out some marketing materials. But before you print up a smart new logo, you need to ensure that you are not infringing on anyone's intellectual property. That means doing a trademark search. To register a trademark, you need to do a [...]

July 29th, 2022 | Read More

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Intellectual Property: Copyrights in Utah

When you come up with an original work, you own the copyright to that work. This includes novels, paintings, songs, and even computer code. You can do whatever you want with your copyrighted work - sell it, give it away, or keep it for yourself. A Utah business litigation attorney can help you file for [...]

July 22nd, 2022 | Read More

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Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets in Provo, Utah

Business owners are often vested in hiding sensitive information in order to hold an advantage over their competitors. This is why we see many business entities opting to use confidentiality agreements, intellectual property protection, and trade secrets for their creations. With the complexity of these specialty areas, it takes a local attorney who knows the [...]

July 15th, 2022 | Read More

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Intellectual Property: Patent Laws

Intellectual property refers to the creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. A patent is a form of intellectual property that gives its owner the legal right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention for a certain period. The United [...]

July 8th, 2022 | Read More