Massey Bean & Lewis

About Massey Bean & Lewis

Massey Bean & Lewis is a Salt Lake City law firm located at 50 W Broadway, on the tenth floor of a downtown office building, practicing across corporate and venture law, intellectual property, and litigation and disputes. The firm describes itself as founded by attorneys who previously worked at some of the largest firms in the country and chose a different model - one organized around practical counsel, genuine partnership, and measurable outcomes rather than legal activity alone.

On the corporate side, MBL advises founders, management teams, and investors through formation, early fundraising, growth, M&A, and exit, with stated experience in venture capital, private equity, debt financing, securities compliance, and strategic transactions. The intellectual property practice covers patents, trademarks, and copyrights; trademark applications are a listed service, and the firm states it has helped clients secure and defend IP for leading brands. A litigation team handles disputes and courtroom advocacy. Several of the firm’s attorneys also serve as outside general counsel, acting as embedded advisors who anticipate problems rather than simply documenting decisions already made.

Reviewer feedback is strongest on the transactional and intellectual property side. Multiple reviewers describe prompt, precise, and educational communication, with attorneys explaining what to expect and why. Merger and acquisition work is singled out repeatedly, as is trademark representation - one reviewer recounted being told a mark would be difficult to secure and ultimately obtaining it. Reviewers also mention professionalism and a sense of partnership during ongoing business relationships.

The firm holds a 4.40 rating across roughly 15 reviews, and the record is not uniformly positive. Two reviewers report unanswered emails and follow-ups, including one referral who tried both an individual attorney and the main firm address without a response. Another prospective client said the firm declined after an initial intake exchange, citing limited capacity. A separate review concerns a case type the firm publicly stated it does not handle, and several reviews reference the firm under other names, indicating some confusion about which practice the reviewer actually contacted.

Overall, MBL presents as a mid-sized, business-focused firm for companies and IP owners seeking plain-spoken advice and litigation capability, with responsiveness the main area where feedback diverges.