Lance Milne

Lance Milne is a skilled trial attorney with vast experience in Utah, New Mexico, and Texas. He specializes in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, aviation disasters, and oil field accidents. His expertise also includes workplace injuries, product liability, and medical malpractice. He often represents victims of severe workplace accidents, explosions, and drilling incidents.

Mr. Milne is a dedicated advocate. He has won many multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts. This includes a record $25 million wrongful death verdict in Utah, which ranked among the Top 50 in the U.S. that year. He also won an eight-figure settlement for a brain injury victim and a $10 million settlement in a motor vehicle wrongful death case. His work on high-profile cases like the Elko, Nevada tractor-trailer vs. bus tragedy has gained national attention.

Mr. Milne is an experienced trial lawyer with a strong background in complex litigation and insurance defense. His insider knowledge of insurance company strategies gives him a powerful advantage in high-stakes personal injury and civil cases. As a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, he is recognized for winning substantial settlements and verdicts for his clients. He is known for meticulous case preparation, unwavering integrity, and compassionate, client-focused representation.

Mr. Milne’s education is marked by academic excellence. He earned his Juris Doctorate in 2007 from Texas Tech University School of Law. He was a Board of Regents Scholar and vice chair of the Board of Barristers. In 2004, he earned a BA in Business from Weber State University. His focus was on marketing and German.

Lance is admitted to practice in all state courts in Utah, New Mexico, and Texas, as well as several U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. His legal skills are well-known. Super Lawyers has named him to the Mountain States Rising Stars list for several years. His work still impacts lives. It delivers justice for victims of catastrophic injuries and advances personal injury law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Mortensen & Milne
• Member, Utah Association for Justice
• Member, New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Utah

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Weber State University
  BA in Business Administration

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