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Bentley J. Tolk

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2012.
101 South 200 East, Suite 700 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(801) 532-7840
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Parr Brown Gee & Loveless


Years In Practice


Phone Number (801) 532-7840

Bentley J. Tolk is a member of the firm’s Litigation Group, with an emphasis in the areas of ERISA litigation, employment litigation, intellectual property litigation, and general commercial litigation.  Mr. Tolk has represented employers, third-party administrators, and insurance companies in a wide variety of ERISA and employee benefits disputes.  He has also represented national and local employers in numerous employment-related lawsuits and disputes.  In addition, Mr. Tolk has represented both national and local companies in connection with disputes relating to trademarks, intellectual property, and/or patents.  He has broad-ranging experience in other areas of litigation.

Mr. Tolk established and hosts the ERISA Litigation Podcast.  He is or has been a presenter with such organizations as the Utah State Bar, ALI-ABA, the Salt Lake Society of Human Resource Managers, and The Employers Council.

Mr. Tolk has been awarded an AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell.  He has been continuously listed in Utah Business magazine as one of Utah’s Legal Elite in labor and employment, as well as Best Lawyers in America 2012-2015 editions.  Mr. Tolk has also been recognized in 2014 by Mountain States Super Lawyers.

Publications & Speaking Engagements:
  • New Rules Impacting Telephone Consumer Protection Act in Effect
    October 2013
  • Seminar, Social Networking: Employers Beware!, The Employers Council
    2009
  • Seminar, How To Advance Your Career By Publishing A Book, Utah State Bar
    2007
  • Book Review, "Overcoming The 6-Minute Life," Review of Legal Resources
    January 2007
  • Seminar, The Secrets of Highly Successful Practice Development in Utah
    February 2007
  • "Request to arbitrate dispute over Enron insurance proceeds denied," Society for Human Resource Management
    Dec 22, 2006
  • Seminar, Benefits From Alternative Billing & Technology, Utah State Bar
    Sept 2006
  • Co-author, "Tread cautiously when denying ERISA claims"
    June 1, 2006
  • Book Author, Overcoming The 6-Minute Life: How And Why the Legal Profession Should Free Itself From Billable Hours, 2006
 
Litigation Videos:
New ERISA Case Discussing Proper Defendants Under Section 502A1B

 
PRACTICE AREAS

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Administrative and Regulatory
  • Appeals
  • Arbitrations
  • Class Actions
  • Contract Disputes
  • Employment Litigation
  • Federal and State Courts
  • Insurance and Bad Faith
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Internet Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Securities Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Executive Benefits and Compensation
  • Technology
  • Intellectual Property
  • Internet and E-commerce
  • ERISA Litigation
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Litigation - ERISA
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Bentley J. Tolk
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Salt Lake City (2022)
  • AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Utah Business magazine Utah’s Legal Elite
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Mountain States Super Lawyers
Languages
French
Education
University of Chicago, J.D.
Graduated 1993
Harvard University, AB
Graduated 1990
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (801) 532-7840
101 South 200 East, Suite 700
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
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