Seth M. Mott is a member of Van Cott's Litigation Section, with a practice focused on general civil and commercial litigation.  Mr. Mott's practice involves a wide range of clients, from individuals to large corporations, and industries including real estate, banking, construction, energy, and natural resources.  Mr. Mott has extensive experience assisting clients resolve commercial and residential real estate, lending, and contract disputes through litigation and settlement negotiations.  Mr. Mott also handles cases related to labor and employment, personal injury, and unfair competition.  He represents clients before state and federal trial and appellate courts and in state and federal administrative proceedings as well.

Professional Affiliations
Utah State Bar (Litigation Section)
American Bar Association

Education and Clerkships
J.D., cum laude, Washington and Lee University School of Law (2008)
Lead Articles Editor, Washington and Lee Law Review
Legislative Reports Editor, Environmental Law Digest
B.S., Brigham Young University (2005)

Publication
Seth M. Mott, Tackling the Perplexing Sound of Statutory Silence:  Why Courts Should Imply a Private Right of Action Under Section 10(a) of RESPA, 64 Wash. & Lee L. Rev. 1159 (2007).

Foreign Languages
Haitian
French
 
Admitted to Practice
Utah
Utah Supreme Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Utah

Office Location
Salt Lake City
(801) 237.0341

Email
smott@vancott.com

Practice Areas
Appellate
Construction Law
Insolvency & Creditors Rights
Intellectual Property
Labor & Employment
Litigation
Personal Injury
Real Estate