Lance Milne


Founding Partner | Personal Injury & Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in Utah and Nationwide

Lance Milne is a founding partner at Mortensen & Milne, an experienced trial lawyer for catastrophic injury, wrongful death, workplace accidents, and complex litigation. Based in Salt Lake City, he represents clients in Utah and nationwide.

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Lance Milne

Founding Partner
Email: lmilne@mortmilnelaw.com

Lance Milne is a founding partner of Mortensen & Milne and a seasoned trial attorney whose practice focuses on high-stakes personal injury and wrongful death litigation. He represents individuals and families in Utah and nationwide in cases involving catastrophic workplace incidents, trucking collisions, oilfield accidents, aviation disasters, and other complex matters where the consequences are life-altering.


Before joining Mortensen & Milne, Lance gained valuable experience defending corporations and insurance companies—giving him a strategic advantage in plaintiff litigation. This background allows him to anticipate defense tactics, identify pressure points early, and build cases designed to withstand aggressive opposition.


Known for his tenacity, preparation, and empathy, Lance is deeply committed to guiding clients through the most difficult moments of their lives while relentlessly pursuing accountability and full compensation.


Raised in Utah, Lance is admitted to practice in Utah, New Mexico, and Texas. He is an active leader in the trial bar, serving on the Board of Governors for the Utah Association for Justice and participating in trial lawyer organizations across the country.

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Key Accomplishments

  • Significant Cases & Trials

    2022 - $10 MILLION SETTLEMENT: Motor vehicle wrongful death case


    2021 - $25 MILLION JURY VERDICT: Mahe v. Century Blinds, Inc.


    2021 - $36.75 MILLION SETTLEMENT: Single plaintiff brain injury victim  


    2021 - $9 MILLION SETTLEMENT: Workplace burn injury


    2017 - $16 MILLION VERDICT: Wall v. Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Warren Jeffs


    2016 - $2.75 MILLION SETTLEMENT: Wall v. United Effort Plan Trust, Appeal to Utah Supreme Court

  • Licenses & Admssions

    Admitted Utah State Bar (2013 to present).


    Admitted New Mexico State Bar (2008 to present).


    Admitted Texas State Bar (2007 to present).


    Admitted to United States Supreme Court (2013).

  • Honors & Awards

    Best Lawyers in America since 2022


    Mountain States Super Lawyer (2022-present).


    Mountain States Rising Star (2016-2019).


    Utah Legal Elite

  • Published Decisions

    M.J. v. Wisan, 2016 UT 13, 371 P.3d 21 (Utah 2016).

  • Associations

    American Association for Justice


    Utah Association for Justice


    Board of Governors


    Texas Trial Lawyers Association


    New Mexico Trail Lawyers Association

Practice Areas

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Catastrophic Injury
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Wrongful Death
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Workplace & Industrial Accidents
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Product Liability
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Personal Injury Litigation

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Get the Legal Support You Deserve

For strategic, trial-ready representation backed by deep courtroom experience and insider knowledge of defense tactics, Lance Milne provides powerful advocacy for clients in Utah and nationwide.