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Parsons Behle & Latimer

Salt Lake City, UT·8 offices

Firm Overview

Parsons Behle & Latimer is the leading law firm in Utah and one of the most significant firms in the Mountain West for natural resources, mining, and energy. The firm's deep expertise in extractive industries and its geographic footprint across the western United States make it a top-tier resource for natural resources matters.

Associate Experience

Associates at Parsons Behle develop specialized natural resources and energy expertise in a firm with genuine Mountain West market leadership. The Utah culture provides real quality of life alongside substantive work.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Parsons Behle recruits for natural resources, mining, energy, and environmental practitioners. For laterals with these backgrounds who want Mountain West market exposure, the firm is a premier destination.

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VortexLegal has relationships at Parsons Behle and can give you a candid read on whether your background is a strong fit — and what the lateral process typically looks like.

Rankings

TierLocal/Regional

Firm Size

Total Lawyers222
Associates63
Partners120
Counsel39
Assoc : Partner0.5 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Mining & Natural Resources

Practice Strengths

Mining & Natural ResourcesEnergyEnvironmentalCorporateLitigation

Key Markets

Salt Lake CityBoiseDenverMissoulaRenoBillingsCasperHelena