Why Choose Us?
Because you deserve counselors and advocates who are as passionate about innovation, outside-the-box thinking, progressive disruption and risk-taking as you are. Attorneys who care enough to know your business inside and out. Who listen enough to know what your ultimate "WHY" is, and help you chart your course accordingly.
Altus Legal is Utah's premier law firm for entrepreneurs, business owners and land developers. We work to help you stay focused on what you do best by offering a cost-effective, solutions-based approach to your legal challenges whether they be transactional or adversarial.
Meet our Attorneys
Craig L Winder
Craig is a dynamic, high-energy counselor and advocate. Craig has substantial experience in the areas of corporate law (entity formation and governance, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, finance) and real estate (land development, commercial lease negotiation, HOA formation and governance, land use). He also has experience in litigating and mediating business, real estate, and water disputes.
Craig’s peers have recognized him as being among Utah’s “Legal Elite”, as reported in Utah Business Magazine, and as one of Super Lawyer Magazine’s “Rising Stars”.
When not engaged in legal work, Craig enjoys watching his five children play soccer and perform, exploring business ideas, and promoting the arts.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2003
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
BA, Political Science, 1999
Activities & Affiliations
Cache County Bar Association, Past President
Cache Valley Center for the Arts, Past President, Board of Trustees
Utah State University Huntsman School of Business Clarke Center for Entrepreneurship, Founders Board
Music Theatre West, Board Member
Business Networking International, Founder and Past President "Cache Connection" Chapter
Lecturer, Utah State University School of Business
Youth leader and coach
Member, J. Reuben Clark Law Society Conference and Events Committee (2009-13)
Pro Bono Counsel, One Heart Bulgaria (non-profit providing living essentials and medical assistance to Bulgarian orphans)
Cache County Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Assistance Program, Past Supervisor
Bar Admissions:
Utah
Washington
Darren E. Hansen
Darren is an experienced and passionate attorney whose many years of experience as a civil trial lawyer with a focus on the litigation of complex civil cases has given him a deep understanding of the issues facing today’s businesses and the pitfalls to avoid.
A Cache Valley native, Darren received his law degree from the George Washington University Law School where he was a member of the Moot Court Board, Mock Trial Board, and the Federal Circuit Bar Journal. Darren also holds a B.A. in Economics from Utah State University.
Darren spent four years practicing in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area under the tutelage of accomplished business attorneys handling complex matters with stakes running into the tens of millions before the siren call of the mountains drew him and his family back to Utah.
Outside of work, Darren can often be found outside with his family rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and camping. When at home, Darren enjoys puttering in his garden and on his cars.
Education
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor, 2010
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
B.A., Economics, 2006
Activities & Affiliations
• Cache County Bar Association, Member
Bar Admissions
•Utah, Maryland