Mesquite, NV

Daren R. Barney

Daren R. Barney is a Founding Partner & President at Barney McKenna & Olmstead. His legal expertise spans a wide range of practice areas including Business Law, Construction Law, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, and Real Estate Law. His distinguished career in law began in 1994, following his graduation from the University of Texas School of Law. He co-founded Barney & McKenna, P.C. in 1999. Daren served as the Mayor of Ivins City from 2001 to 2009 and as a Judge Pro Tem for the Washington County Small Claims Court from 2000-2004. He was also appointed by Governor John Huntsman to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fifth Judicial District. He graduated cum laude from Brigham Young University in 1991 with a degree in Political Science, where he was a Truman Scholar Nominee and Scholastic All-American.

Chad J. Utley

Chad J. Utley has been practicing in St. George, Utah since 1996. He practices in civil litigation, estate planning, probate, trust administration, personal injury, real property, adoption, family law, guardianships, and transactional work.

Jeffery J. McKenna

Jeffery J. McKenna received his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Las Vegas, graduating with high honors and honored as the American Bank of Commerce Outstanding Student in Economics. He obtained his law degree from Brigham Young University with a full scholarship, named an Edwin M. Thomas Scholar, and served on the BYU Law Review. Jeff is a founding member and past president of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. He formerly served on the Washington County Library Board of Trustees and as an advisor for the Southern Utah Veterans Home Advisory Board. He was the first President of the Southern Utah Chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society and President of the Mesquite, Nevada Exchange Club. He currently serves on an advisory board for the Liberty Village in Hurricane, Utah.

M. Eric Olmstead

M. Eric Olmstead is a graduate of the University of Utah College of Law with over 35 years of experience in civil litigation. His practice focuses on Business, Real Estate, Construction, and Employment Law matters, as well as Estate and Trust Litigation. Eric works with owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout all phases of construction, including contract formation, bonding, liens, claims, and litigation. He also represents businesses in legal needs such as contract drafting, UCC, dissolutions, and collections, and assists with new business formation. Eric represents buyers and sellers in commercial and residential real estate transactions and litigation, and developers in all phases of real estate development. He counsels employers on minimizing employment lawsuit risks, handling cases involving wrongful termination, sexual harassment, Title VII claims, ADA, non-compete agreements, and trade secrets.

N. Adam Caldwell

N. Adam Caldwell is a partner focusing on divorce, family law, and civil litigation. He has served on numerous committees to improve family law and is a past Chair for the Family Law Section of the Utah State Bar.

Heath H. Snow

Heath H. Snow is the founding and managing partner of Snow Caldwell Beckstrom & Wilbanks, PLLC. Licensed in Utah and Nevada, he handles a wide range of litigation and transactional matters, representing individuals, businesses, and governmental entities. He is also a certified mediator.

S. Eric Wilbanks

S. Eric Wilbanks joined Snow Caldwell Beckstrom & Wilbanks, PLLC in 2008 and has over 16 years of experience. His practice includes corporate and business transactions, estate planning, probates, trust and estate disputes, and commercial litigation.