Korey Rasmussen

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Spencer Fane attorney Korey Rasmussen

Overview

Korey Rasmussen is a trial lawyer who represents clients through every phase of the litigation process. His practice focuses predominately on litigation involving contract disputes, real estate, construction, and issues within the insurance industry.

After more than 25 years in practice, Korey’s experience covers the full range of litigation, from initial stages of conflict through minor or complex jury trials.

He has a solid track record of successfully handling cases including fraud, defamation, conversion, construction, franchise disputes, real estate, contract law, title insurance, and tort law issues such as wrongful death, negligence, personal injury and dram shop law.

Credentials

Education

  • Brigham Young University – J. Reuben Clark School of Law, 1990 (J.D.)
  • Brigham Young University, 1987 (B.S.)

Bar Admissions

  • Utah

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Utah

  • Obtained judgment dismissing plaintiffs’ $20 million title insurance claim.
  • Obtained dismissal of $3.5 million in damages, resulting in only $35,000 judgment against client.
  • Successfully defended breach of contract claims against HOA filed by HOA member related to property adjacent to the HOA.
  • Obtained judgment, including attorneys’ fees award regarding real estate commission on $10 million transaction.
  • Obtained dismissal of half-million dollar title insurance claim.
  • Obtained a six-figure judgment for breach of contract and successfully defended a $500,000 counterclaim alleging breach of contract and product liability.
  • Successfully defended a $400,000 claim for product liability and breach of contract. No damages were awarded.
  • Successfully defended owner of large apartment building against contractor’s mechanics lien action and obtained a jury verdict, including punitive damages, upon counterclaim for faulty construction.
  • Successfully defended owner of steel-bending machine against claim of worker who had arm severed. The plaintiff sought damages in excess of $1.5 million and the jury returned verdict awarding only $29,000 against client.
  • Obtained judgment dismissing negligence and products liability claims related to wakeboard equipment.
  • Obtained judgment on breach of contract claim.
  • Secured judgment regarding claims for fraudulent misrepresentations relating to development of a luxury condominium complex.
  • Obtained judgment dismissal of breach of contract claim. Prevailed on counterclaim for fraud and breach of contract resulting in rescission and damages awarded by jury.
  • Obtained summary judgment on breach of contract claim regarding construction.
  • Obtained judgment dismissing negligence claim.
  • Obtained summary judgment award on mechanics lien and breach of contract claims regarding construction.
  • Obtained judgment on mechanics lien and breach of contract claims regarding construction.
  • Obtained summary judgment on commercial property boundary dispute.
  • Obtained summary judgment award regarding commercial lease agreement.
  • Obtained summary judgment dismissal of fraud and breach of contract claims.

  • Boy Scouts of America, Scout Master, 2011-present

  • Reuben Clark Young Lawyers Division, Founding Board Member
  • Utah Bar Association, Pro Bono Committee, Former Member
  • Salt Lake County Bar Association
  • California Bar Association
  • Utah Defense Lawyers Association

  • “Case Law and Legislative Session Review,” CE/CLE webinar, May 2021
  • “Dram Shop Law,” Utah Tort and Insurance Law Seminar, November 2017