Richard W. Sheffield

Richard W. Sheffield is an attorney focused on corporate, business, finance, real estate, and estate planning matters for growing and established clients. With decades of experience, he advises entrepreneurs, investors, and families on structuring transactions, managing risk, and protecting long term value. His approach emphasizes clear communication, practical solutions, and careful planning designed to support stability, growth, and confident decision-making in complex legal environments across commercial and personal contexts.

Richard earned a B.A., summa cum laude, in Public Relations and Communications from Brigham Young University, where he was recognized as an outstanding senior and Hinckley Scholar. He later completed his J.D. at the J. Reuben Clark Law School, serving as a BYU Law Review editor and competition winner. His education also included advanced study at Georgetown University Law School, strengthening his analytical, counseling, and negotiation skills for complex transactions.

After returning to Utah following twenty years with a major Western law firm, Richard brought extensive experience in business transactions and finance law. He has helped clients save millions through the effective structuring of mergers, acquisitions, financings, and contracts. His work spans securities, technology licensing, real estate development, and health care matters, with a consistent focus on efficiency, compliance, and long-term strategic outcomes across diverse industries and markets.

Clients rely on Richard W. Sheffield for his meticulous attention to detail, ethical judgment, and forward-thinking counsel. He is known for drafting clear agreements, closing complex deals, and guiding families through meaningful estate planning. His professional leadership and peer recognition reflect a career dedicated to trust, service, and results. He continues to help clients protect assets, achieve goals, and build lasting legacies through disciplined strategy and careful legal planning.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Fillmore Spencer LLC
• Member, Utah State Bar
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Member, J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Licensed State

• Utah
• Arizona

Education

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

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