As chair of Fillmore Spencer's Business, Finance & Real Estate practice, Richard W. Sheffield counsels clients on a broad range of business, real estate, finance and transaction matters. He returned to Utah from Phoenix, Arizona, after 20 years of experience at one of the largest law firms in the West. He has extensive experience and know-how in general and specialized issues faced by new and established businesses.
A founding partner of the firm, Richard finds great fulfillment in establishing confidence and trust with his clients, seeing their objectives and purposes realized, and leading and serving in other capacities in the community. Among other roles, he has led the Boards of the Provo School District, the BYU Alumni Association, The Arizona Forum, the Timpanogos Legal Center, and the Central Utah Chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society.
Practicing corporate, business, real estate and finance law
Richard enjoys helping clients grow their businesses and investments. Seeking always to "get good deals done," he loves to structure worthwhile business relationships, facilitate and close critical financings, resolve business issues and problems, draft understandable and effective contracts, map legal routes to accomplish clients' goals, and advocate their best interests.
Professional experience and honors
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, 2000–2014
Equity Partner, Partner, and Associate with Snell & Wilmer in Phoenix, Arizona (Arizona's largest law firm and one of the largest law firms in the West), 1979–1999
Distinguished Service Award received at Utah State and Local Government Conference, 2014
Various seminars and lectures to attorneys and businesses on business, securities and health care matters
U.S. Supreme Court Intern and Coordinator of U.S. Constitution film project under direct supervision of Justice Byron R. White and Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, 1977–1978
Professional and community involvement
President and Board Member of Timpanogos Legal Center
Member and President of the Provo School District Board of Education
Co-Chair of Utah 4th Judicial District Pro Bono Committee
Chair of Central Utah Chapter of J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Co-Chair of International Annual Conference of J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Member of National Board and Executive Committee of BYU Alumni Association
President and Board Member of The Arizona Forum
Chair and Board Member of Phoenix Region of BYU Alumni Association
Missionary for LDS Church, Argentina North Mission (Spanish language fluency)
