Barnard N. Madsen

Barnard N. Madsen is an attorney with nearly four decades of legal experience handling intellectual property, employment law, and complex civil litigation matters. His career includes public service, military legal work, and long-term private practice. He advises businesses and individuals on protecting brands, resolving disputes, and managing risk. Known for strategic judgment and clarity, he delivers practical solutions while maintaining strong advocacy in trials, appeals, and negotiated resolutions.

Barnard earned his J.D. from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, where he served as an editor for the Journal of Legal Studies. He holds a B.A. in English from Brigham Young University and completed overseas studies at the University of Haifa in Israel. His academic training strengthened his legal writing, analytical reasoning, and courtroom communication across complex legal subject areas.

Barnard’s legal career includes service as an Air Force Judge Advocate, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Assistant Attorney General, prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and appellate counsel. He later transitioned into private practice, where he has spent more than twenty-five years advising clients on trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, business disputes, and employment matters. He is frequently recognized by peers for excellence in intellectual property and business litigation.

Clients rely on Barnard N. Madsen for proactive brand protection, effective dispute resolution, and experienced appellate advocacy. He assists businesses with trademark registration, enforcement, and litigation while also defending employers in workplace disputes. His approach combines deep legal knowledge with clear guidance, helping clients make informed decisions. Through decades of service, he has built a reputation for professionalism, precision, and results-driven legal representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Fillmore Spencer LLC
• Member, Utah State Bar
• Member, International Trademark Association (INTA)
• Member, J. Reuben Clark Law Society
• Member, American Inn of Court

Licensed State

• Utah

Education

• J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brigham Young University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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