Civil Litigation Lawyer in Clearfield, UT
Civil disputes in north Davis County tend to be close to home: a fence line in a new subdivision, an HOA decision, a tenant who stopped paying, a contractor who didn't finish, or a demand letter that just arrived. Dustin Gibb represents Clearfield-area clients on both sides of these disputes, and you can meet with him at our Clearfield office by appointment.
Disputes we see in North Davis County
Newer neighborhoods
Boundary and fence questions, HOA rules and fines, and construction or workmanship problems with newer homes.
Rentals
Evictions, deposits, and repair disputes, for landlords and tenants alike.
Money owed
Unpaid invoices, deposits that weren’t returned, and agreements that fell apart.
Lawsuits and demand letters
A summons with a short response deadline (usually 21 days), or a letter demanding payment.
How we can help
Civil disputes and lawsuits
Whether to sue, how to defend, and when a demand letter or mediation makes more sense.
Civil litigation →Property disputes
Boundaries, easements, landlord-tenant, HOAs, and property damage.
Property disputes →Litigation background
- Six years as a civil litigator at Scalley & Reading in Salt Lake City (2012–2018)
- Trial experience in Junkins v. Boshard Electric, Inc. and Smarte Carte, Inc., which settled near the end of a multi-day trial
- Ironwood HOA, Inc. v. New Star GC, Bartile Roofs, Inc., resolved on summary judgment
- Utah real estate license (2016)
Past results don’t guarantee a similar outcome.
Gibb General Civil Litigation Clearfield Update
Utah Changes One Step for Changing Attorneys in Civil Cases
Starting November 1, 2026, amended Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 74(e) changes one step for parties who replace an attorney in a civil case. Utah Courts announced the adopted amendment on October 26, following the Utah Supreme Court’s October 23 order: the outgoing attorney’s signature will no longer be required on the substitution notice.
That does not remove the remaining process. The incoming attorney and client must still sign, and the notice must be filed and served. Court approval is not needed when incoming counsel certifies compliance with existing hearings and deadlines. The amendment does not itself pause a case or extend its schedule.
For Clearfield-area parties involved in property, rental, payment, or other civil disputes, this procedural change may be relevant when considering representation. Keep current court dates in view and discuss case-specific steps with counsel. General information, not legal advice.
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Fees are discussed at your free consultation.
By appointment only · (801) 725-6035
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