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Marianne G. Sorensen

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"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." Aristotle


I enjoy taking responsibility in helping make your transactions successful. My genuine interest in your business affairs allows me to immerse myself in the details of a project to respond quickly and efficiently to your needs. I make it my buiness to know your business, realizing that my unique level of commitment makes a difference to clients, who have a choice in their legal services and come to me to minimize the stress involved with achieving their business objectives. I have an even-tempered personality, a well-developed sense of humor and a cooperative work style which allow me to perform well when dealing with deadlines and the pressures of fast-paced transactions.  I strive to maintain positive relationships while getting the job done, knowing that long-term success in the business world extends beyond contracts and meetings.

Practice Focus: 

General commercial matters, particularly involving real estate and real estate financing- Site acquisition (industrial, retail or office space); site development (shopping centers); CC&Rs and easements; survey analysis; title examination; negotiation and drafting of commercial and office leases

Promotions and marketing law - Provide advice on legally compliant sweepstakes, contests, and advertising, privacy issues, internet marketing, multi-level marketing, pyramid schemes, business opportunity regulation

International law - Assist with setting up business in Germany, France, the UK, New Zealand, Canada and Australia

Qualifications: 
 • Graduate of the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
 • Admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in the state of Utah
 • Licensed as a Continuing Education Instructor by the State of Utah
 • Frequent presenter at legal seminars
 • Founding member and president of CREW Utah, a chapter of the national organization Commercial Real Estate Women Network
 • Founding member of the Jones Waldo Women Lawyers Group and Associate Managing Attorney of the St. George office of the firm
 • Treasurer of Real Property Section, Utah State Bar Association

Professional Affiliations: 
 • International Council of Shopping Centers
 • American Bar Association - Real Property, Probate and Trust Section; Business Law Section
 • CREW Network
 • Utah State Bar, Real Property Section


Related News & Articles:
06.16.2010 - Attorney Marianne G. Sorensen Appointed to Judicial Nominating Commission
03.01.2010 - St. George Office of Jones Waldo Celebrates 30-Year Anniversary
02.05.2010 - CREW Utah Announces New Leadership for 2010
12.03.2009 - St. George Chamber Mixer Held at Jones Waldo Office
05.08.2009 - Local Artist Featured at Open House in St. George
02.26.2009 - St. George Chamber of Commerce Elects Jones Waldo Attorney
11.05.2008 - Jones Waldo Attorney Elected To The St. George Area Chamber Of Commerce Board Of Directors
06.23.2008 - St. George Office Hosts Women of Distinction Event, Dinner and a Show
06.19.2008 - St. George Women Lawyers Event: Dinner and Les Mis
05.04.2008 - Firm Elects New Shareholders
03.25.2008 - St. George Attorney Marianne Sorensen Voted One of “30 Women to Watch"
01.22.2008 - Attorney Article: Achieving Parity In the C-Suite
12.13.2007 - Four Utah-Affiliated Businesses Open in EU on Same Day
11.27.2007 - St. George Legal Community Gains New Practitioner, Additional Expertise
10.10.2007 - Womens Lawyer Group Launches the First Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women in Utah
06.12.2007 - Marianne G. Sorensen Elected Officer of Real Property Section of the Utah State Bar
03.03.2006 - Women-Build - Habitat for Humanity group constructs homes and empowers volunteers
02.09.2006 - New home built with help from Habitat
11.15.2005 - Jones Waldo Government Relations Group - New Direction Takes Over
11.03.2005 - Conference Hails Utah’s Women Business Heroes
10.23.2005 - Salt Lake Chamber names 7 Pathfinders for '05
09.30.2005 - Salt Lake Chamber to Honor Jones Waldo Women Lawyers Group with 2005 Pathfinder Award
07.19.2005 - Announcement of Formation of Regulatory Compliance Practice Group
12.03.2003 - Lawyer Group Targets Female Clients
11.07.2003 - Women Lawyers Group Announced

Related Events:
04.09.2009 - Reception for Artist Jon Brown at St. George Office
06.19.2008 - Women Lawyers Group Dinner and a Show
04.10.2008 - CREW Utah Breakfast Lectures Series: National Affiliate Presentation
03.13.2008 - CREW Lunch Lecture Series: Green Renovations
02.21.2008 - CREW Gateway Dine-Around
01.10.2008 - CREW Lunch Lecture Series: Managing Real Estate Related Businesses in Economic Downturns
12.13.2007 - CREW Utah Breakfast Lectures Series: The Mortgage Meltdown
06.14.2007 - Breakfast Briefing Business Law Series - Summer 2007

 
Areas of Expertise:
•  Commercial Property Acquisition, Development and Management
•  Financial Services & Regulatory Compliance
•  Foreclosure and Workout
•  Land Use/Entitlements
•  Real Estate Finance
•  Residential Development
•  Resort and Leisure Development
•  Retail Development
•  St. George Office
•  Women Lawyers Group
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