Tyler M. Hawkins

Tyler M. Hawkins is an experienced litigation attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He works at Ballard Spahr and focuses on solving legal problems in business and real estate. With over a decade of experience, Tyler has assisted numerous clients in complex cases. He handles contract disputes, real estate issues, bankruptcy, and creditor matters. He is also skilled in navigating consumer financial laws, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Tyler has defended banks, creditors, and mortgage servicers in both state and federal courts. His clients trust him because he offers practical advice and uses litigation to reach their goals.

Tyler earned his Juris Doctor with highest honors from the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2010. He was the Executive Articles Editor of the Utah Law Review and also served as a Legal Writing Teaching Assistant. Before law school, he received his Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Washington State University in 2004.

Tyler has tried several major cases to verdict. In one case, he defended clients facing over $10 million in claims and won a full defense verdict. In another case, he helped defeat a $350 million damage claim and recovered legal fees for his client. He has also won real estate contract disputes, helping buyers keep their rights. He appears in trial courts, appellate courts and uses methods like mediation and arbitration to solve cases efficiently.

In addition to his work for businesses, Tyler M. Hawkins gives back through pro bono work. He has helped undocumented immigrants apply for U-Visas and fought for the rights of inmates who lost their religious freedom. He was also part of a legal team that challenged a state law about grandparent visitation, helping a client all the way to the Utah Supreme Court. Tyler is a dedicated and trusted attorney with strong skills, a solid track record, and a deep commitment to justice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ballard Spahr LLP
• Member, Utah Bar Association
• Member, Salt Lake County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Utah

Education

• University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Washington State University
  BA with Magna Cum Laude

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