Christopher Cheney

Partner | Personal Injury Attorney in Utah and Nationwide

Christopher Cheney is a partner at Mortensen & Milne, representing clients in complex personal injury, trucking, and product liability cases. Based in Salt Lake City, he delivers detail-driven advocacy for injury victims in Utah and nationwide.

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Christopher Cheney

Founding Partner
Email: ccheney@mortmilnelaw.com

Christopher “Chris” Cheney is a partner at Mortensen & Milne, with a practice focused on complex personal injury litigation—including trucking accidents, product liability claims, and catastrophic injury cases—in Utah and nationwide. He is known for combining meticulous legal analysis with clear, consistent communication, ensuring clients understand their case and feel supported at every stage.


Chris discovered his passion for injury law while clerking with experienced trial attorneys early in his career. He went on to build a strong foundation in complex business litigation and interstate trucking law, gaining technical insight into high-stakes cases involving corporate defendants and layered liability. That background now strengthens his work for injured individuals and families across the country.


Clients value Chris for his attention to detail, strategic preparation, and steady advocacy. He approaches every case with care and precision, building well-supported claims that stand up to aggressive defense tactics while always keeping client priorities front and center.



A native Utahn, Chris lives in West Bountiful with his wife and children. He is admitted to practice in Utah state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Key Accomplishments

  • 1. Proven Results

    Secured millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for injured clients

  • 2. Focused Litigation Experience

    Extensive work in trucking accidents, product liability, and catastrophic injury cases

  • 3. Strong Court Admissions

    Admitted to Utah state courts, federal district court, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals


Practice Areas

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Personal Injury
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Truck & Commercial Vehicle Accidents
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Product Liability
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Catastrophic Injuries
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When your case requires personalized attention, strategic preparation, and trusted advocacy, Christopher Cheney delivers focused representation backed by experience and care—for clients in Utah and nationwide.