William Michael Fontenot

William Michael Fontenot

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Woods Cross, UT
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Elder Law, Estate Planning

1596 S 500 W, Suite 101, Woods Cross, UT

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

We help our clients battle through the strain of a divorce or custody case to handle issues such as child custody, child support, property division and spousal support. We also do divorce decree modifications.

18 years

25%
Elder Law 25%

18 years

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Fontenot Law has achieved over $1 Million in personal injury settlements for our clients. We are very aggressive and competent, and our goal is to get personal injury cases to trial faster than any other personal injury firm.

18 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 18 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fontenot Spevak

1596 S 500 W, Suite 101, Woods Cross, UT, 84010

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William Michael Fontenot's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

5 star (19)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Catarina | February 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Will is a MASTER in the courtroom!

I was so fortunate to have been referred to Will! He is responsive, truly cares, and always makes me feel like I am his top priority. He never gave me false hope or made unrealistic promises. He treated me with the utmost respect, is extremely professional, always thorough, and well-prepared. He pu...t me at ease, gave me confidence, and is MASTER in the courtroom! You want Will on your side.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer!

Will represented me in what should have been a simple divorce case. When the other side decided to get ugly and make things difficult, Will would not be bullied! While standing up for my rights, he represented with class and patience, never stooping to the level that other lawyers would to win a c...ase. This case ended up spanning nearly 18 months. In all of that time, it was never suggested that I should settle for any less than I deserved, even when it appeared we were hitting a brick wall. If you want a lawyer who will fight for you, respect you, and always do what's best for you, Will Fontenot is your man.

Posted by Shillo | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Experience!

Mr. Fontenot helped me with my custody case. He was very honest with me about my options. He was always there to answer my questions and put my mind at ease. If ever I need a lawyer in the future I will hire him again!

Posted by Deborah Weaver | March 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A lawyer you can count on

Will helped me with a complex custody case. He handled my case aggressively and got the results I was looking for. Will is professional, caring, understanding, hardworking, compassionate, and he will fight for what is right! I am so grateful for Will!

Posted by Helen | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Will is the Master!

Will helped me through a very difficult divorce by listening and guiding me through all the needed legal complexities of my case. I appreciate his efforts on my behalf.

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William Michael Fontenot's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dallas Norton

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great reviews and peer endorsements."

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Gregory Wall

Unknown lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Outstanding, compassionate, resourceful and respected."

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Cobie Spevak

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Mr. Fontenot on several occasions and I have always found him to be professional, well-prepared, and intelligent. He is an excellent attorney for anyone who needs an attorney that can give them an advantage over the other party."

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Gabriel White

Litigation lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Will is a talented and aggressive lawyer who pushes hard for a good resolution for his clients."

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Jason Schow

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Will is an excellent advocate for his clients. His skill set is unique in that he has the experience and intelligence to find answers to tough legal questions, yet he is very down-to-earth and able to communicate those answers to any client in a way that easy for the client to comprehend."

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G. Sullivan

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.I have worked against this lawyer in a complicated industrial accident case. He is smart, thorough and laser focused. He got to the heart of the case quickly. He was fair and treated the witnesses with respect. Since that case was resolved, I have gotten to know him where he acted as the injured persons lawyer. He cares about his clients and what they have gone through."

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Cobie Spevak

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Shantelle Argyle

Family lawyer

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Adam Spencer

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Gregory Wall

Divorce and separation lawyer

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G. Sullivan

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2007

College of Law Award for International Business Transactions, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

2006

College of Law award for Family Law, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

2006

College of Law Award for Administrative Law, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

2006

CALI Award for Adminstrative Law, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Attorney, Fontenot Law

2008 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Christensen & Jensen, PC

2007 - 2008

Trial Attorney, Salt Lake Legal Defender Association

Associations

2011 - Present

Utah State Bar, Litigation Section

Member

2007 - Present

Utah State Bar

Member

2009 - 2012

Utah Young Lawyers Division

Executive Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Doe v. Sentry Insurance and Allstate

Settled for over one million dollars.

Doe v. Salt Lake County

Settled for a large sum.

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Education

2007

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Utah

French and European Studies

Speaking Engagements

2013

Utah Supreme Court Oral Argument MacGregor v. LDS Church

Publications

2010

American Law Firm Association (ALFA) Transportation Compendium on Utah Law of Commercial Trucking 2010

2009

American Law Firm Association (ALFA) Transporation Compendium of Utah Law of Commercial Trucking 2009

Languages

French

Activity

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