Like many, divorce was something I never expected to confront in my life. Finding an attorney that resonated with me turned out to be difficult to find. After paying for a number of initial consultations, I appreciated Jims candor with me and interest in being a partner in this process. He was straightforward with me, taught me about the process and was very responsive and innovative in his approach.Jim and his staff were willing to work with me on my terms and to customize a settlement plan without the lengthy court process and to also customize his retainer and billing to accommodate what I wanted to achieve. He was willing to roll with the process and we reached a very quick settlement that saved both sides a lot of money and time.The most impressive part of this process, however, was what happened when the settlement was called into question by the other side. This is when Jims work and advice to me really paid off. Although it cost me some extra money to defend the settlement agreement, Jim was right there with me, confident and willing to stick to the work we had done. I appreciated, again, his candor with me and his clear instruction and transparency which all saved me costs without compromising the strength of our original work. Jims careful attention to detail, his well-researched advice, and his very impressive letter of opposition and counter motion made the original settlement stick and hold solid.Jim is an innovative lawyer and a straight talker and his work has proved to stand the test of time for me in my situation. I highly recommend him and his team.
Trying to navigate my divorce was stressful and overwhelming. I was referred to Dolowitz Hunnicutt, and specifically Kaitlyn Gibbs to help. She was professional and helpful, as well as reassuring during the entire process. She gave me confidence that we could do this the right way and was the perfect answer to the problems at hand. I highly recommend her and her team to anyone looking for a professional, kind, and overall awesome attorney.
Jim seemed competent in our initial meeting and I hired him. That is when the problems started. It turns out he was dishonest about things relating to how the firm bills and operates. He did not say so in our initial meeting or when he charged my card for the retainer, but all of a sudden he wanted someone else as collateral if I didnt pay my bills. I gave him no indication that I was not good for the money and I did not feel comfortable asking anyone else to take on that role. I have met with several other lawyers and never been asked for another person to bill. So we parted ways.AND Now that I have another attorney, I am finding that a lot of what he said wasnt correct and his plan of action included a lot of fluff work that didnt need to be done but did help increase the bill. Would not recommend.
Jim did an excellent job representing me! Very open and honest every step of the way.
Jim did an excellent job on my custody case. After working with multiple attorneys and not having very good experiences, I needed a great attorney. I found that in Jim and he did an expert job of giving it to me straight while helping me navigate the stress and pain of going through one of the most difficult times of my life. Jim is very caring and patient but did an excellent job of managing my expectations and emotions. Jim is also very sharp and quick to understand which saved me time and money. He also listened to what I needed and gave appropriate counsel and support. He was always on time and never made me feel less important than other cases he was working on. My case was very complicated and involved relocation difficulties, mediation, protective order issues, working with guardian ad litems, custody evaluations among the many fights back and forth with a hostile ex. In court Jim comes very well prepared and was excellent at preparing me to know what to expect. He is also excellent at communicating with the judges and commissioners and was expert at bringing out case law. From the personal care Jim gave me to the professionalism he brought to my case I would refer him to anyone in need of a true family law advocate.
I spent over $50k on lousy attorneys before hiring Jim. He doesnt have a huge online presence, because he doesnt push it. He has enough business without google.I dont review anyone or anything, but feel Im doing Salt Lake City a favor here. Jim Hunnicutt is the best attorney Ive ever worked with. Brilliant, compassionate, driven to win.Jim wins. Every single motion, petition, or hearing has gone in my favor. He fights, reasonably. He understands the courts, and is well connected in the local legal community.Jim is a good human. He talks me down when I am overzealous. He is patient, and deeply compassionate. Its hard to find competitive people who also retain their humanity. Thats what you want in a lawyer. Jim is this.Hire him while he still charges less than $400/hr.
In 2010, when after a 20-year marriage and six children, a divorce became absolutely necessary, the road ahead was frightening and challenging to say the least. After interviewing a few attorneys, I was then referred by a friend to Jim Hunnicutt. After that meeting, it was the first choice in a long time; that was actually easy.Jims patience and understanding in that first meeting, were only eclipsed by his precise clarity in explaining to me exactly where I stood and what my options were, going forward. Having someone that can, with confidence and backed by expertise, lay out a plan of action, (even including the unknowns and variables that are a part of any legal proceedings) was a tremendous comfort and safe harbor, especially during a time of such immense turmoil and uncertainty.Fast-forward a few years. After several ridiculous and fruitless court actions, (all of which needlessly initiated by my ex-husband) I can say with complete certainty, that Jims knowledge of the law coupled with his zero drama/no surprises philosophy, carried me through the entire process with a positive and just verdict, and with the most efficient and least financial cost possible. As my advocate, his genuine interest in me, the client, was evidenced time and again by always counseling me appropriately on when not to pursue something that would most likely be a waste of time, money, energy and emotion.Jim Hunnicutt is a brilliant lawyer, and a wonderful person. His associates and staff are kind, professional and capable.