Dean C. Andreasen

Director and Shareholder, Management Committee Member, Chair of Family Law Practice Group

dca@clydesnow.com

(801) 322-2516

Bio

With a background in tax and accounting, coupled with extensive domestic litigation experience, Mr. Andreasen is a top choice for clients needing estate planning or representation in family law matters. Trained as a mediator and in the collaborative law process, Mr. Andreasen was a founding officer of the Collaborative Family Lawyers of Utah. He has taught divorce and estate planning classes to other attorneys for their continuing legal education. Currently, Mr. Andreasen is the Chair of Clyde Snow’s Family Law Practice Group and a member of the firm’s Management Committee.

Education

  • Juris Doctor, University of Utah College of Law (1983)
  • Master of Professional Accountancy, University of Utah (1979)
  • Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, magna cum laude, University of Utah (1978)

Awards and Honors

  • 2023 Family Law Mediation “Lawyer of the Year,” Best Lawyers in America© (Salt Lake City, Utah)
  • 2020 Family Law Mediation “Lawyer of the Year,” Best Lawyers in America© (Salt Lake City, Utah)
  • Best Lawyers in America©, Family Law (2007-2022)
  • Best Lawyers in America©, Family Law Mediation (2007‑2022)
  • Utah Business Magazine, Utah Legal Elite, Family Law (2016‑2022)
  • 2018 Family Law “Lawyer of the Year,” Best Lawyers in America© (Salt Lake City, Utah)
  • 2017 Family Law “Lawyer of the Year,” Best Lawyers in America© (Salt Lake City, Utah)
  • Mountain States Super Lawyers®, Family Law (2010‑2016)
  • 2015 Family Law “Lawyer of the Year,” Best Lawyers in America© (Salt Lake City, Utah)
  • AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell®

Experience

  • Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Accountant (1979-1980)
  • University of Utah, College of Business, Adjunct Professor (1980-1986)
  • Certified Public Accountant, Utah (inactive) (1980)

Professional Affiliations

  • Collaborative Family Lawyers of Utah (2000-present)
  • Mediator (2000-present)
  • American Bar Association
  • Utah State Bar, Fee Arbitration Committee (1992-1997)

Interests

  • Water skiing and snow skiing

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