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<body> <p>This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Georgia">[<a href="home.htm">Home</a>][<a href="profile.htm">Profile</a>][<a href="practice.htm">Practice</a>][<a href="rates.htm">Rates</a>][<a href="contact.htm">Contact</a>][<a href="lmenu.htm">LMenu</a>][<a href="tbanner.htm">TBanner</a>]</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Georgia">HOME:  </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Georgia">Our firm is dedicated to providing quality legal services to individuals and families, many of whom are facing the most difficult ordeal of their lives.  Navigating the legal system in any type of case can be an overwhelming task, and one false move could have disastrous consequences.  You do not have to face these obstacles alone.  We have the experience you need to make sure your rights are protected.  Don’t spend another sleepless night worrying about what tomorrow will bring.  Contact our office today for a free consultation, and a little peace of mind.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Georgia">PROFILE:  Troy L. Crossley is associated with the law from Aldrich, Nelson, Weight & Esplin, one of the oldest and most respected law offices in Utah.</span></p> <p><font face="Georgia">Troy L.  Crossley is a partner in the firm </font><span style="font-family: Georgia">Aldrich, Nelson, Weight & Esplin</span><font face="Georgia">.  He is a graduate of the J. Reuben Clark Law School, earning his Juris Doctor in 1996.  Subsequent to graduation, Troy spent 1 1/2 years working as a law clerk for the Judges at the Fourth District Court.  This clerkship provided him with valuable experience on the actual workings of the legal system, and acquainted him with all of the Judges of the Forth District, and many others throughout the State of Utah.  After his clerkship, Troy worked for the Utah Legal Services, where he represented victims of domestic violence, as well as the disabled.  He left Utah Legal Services in January 1999 to take his current position.  He was born and raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah, is married, and is the father of three young girls.  He is a member of the Utah State Bar, and is admitted to practice law in the State of Utah, and in Federal Court.</font></p> <p><a href="http://www.utahbar.org/" target="_blank"> <img border="0" src="images/utahstatebar.jpg" alt="Troy Crossley P.C. of Aldrich, Nelson, Weight & Esplin. A Utah based attorney" width="118" height="140"></a>    </p> <p><a href="http://www.law2.byu.edu/Law_School/" target="_blank"> <img border="0" src="images/jreubenclarklawschool.jpg" alt="Troy Crossley P.C. of Aldrich, Nelson, Weight & Esplin. A Utah based attorney" width="156" height="65"></a></p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Calligraphy"><a name="TOP">Areas of Practice</a>:</font></p> <hr> <p><b><a name="Social Security/ Disability"><font size="4">Social Security/ Disability</font></a></b></p> <p>Applying for Social Security Disability benefits is a complicated task. What makes it more difficult is the fact that most applications are initially rejected. Please do not give up just because your initial application was denied. The Government is like any insurance company. They save quite a bit of money by denying worthy claims, hoping those people will choose not to "fight the system," and give up without pursuing the matter. Unfortunately, many truly disabled people will do just that, and never receive the help they need.</p> <p>Our office has represented disabled clients at every stage of the process, from the initial application, to civil trials in the Federal Court. We have extensive experience, and have been extremely successful,  in front of the Administrative Law Judges, appealing the denial of benefits on behalf of our clients. No matter what stage of the process you are at, we can help you understand and survive the Social Security game. Social Security Disability cases are pursued on a contingency basis, so there is no fee charged unless your case is won.  Without help, you could wind up at the mercy of others who do not necessarily have your best interest in mind.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><a name="Bankruptcy"><b><font size="4">Bankruptcy</font></b></a></p> <p>If you are considering a bankruptcy, chances are you have been through an event, or series of events, that have devastated you and your family. You should not feel embarrassed, or hesitate to seek advice on what options are available to you. The bankruptcy statutes exist to provide those who have been struck by tragedy, or who have been trapped by debts they will never be able to pay off, with a "fresh start." Of course, filing a bankruptcy has serious consequences. Our office has represented numerous clients in their Chapter 7 bankruptcies. We specialize in these cases, and would be happy to talk to you about whether or not bankruptcy is an option you should consider.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><b><a name="Accident/ Injury"><font size="4">Accident/ Injury</font></a></b></p> <p>Our office handles all types of injury cases, from automobile accident to dog bites, including wrongful death. </p> <p>When you have been injured, or a loved one has been killed, you are at perhaps your most vulnerable. An insurance company will often offer you a quick settlement, hoping you will see it as an opportunity to get some easy cash. Rarely, however, will they offer you an amount that truly compensates you for your loss. After all, they don't make money by giving it away willingly. Insurance companies have attorneys working for them whose sole job is to see that you are paid as little as possible. Without an attorney on your side, it is very easy for you to be taken advantage of. They know how much your case is worth, shouldn't you? </p> <p></p> <p>In pursuing these cases, Troy L. Crossley is associated with the firm <span style="font-family: Georgia">Aldrich, Nelson, Weight & Esplin</span>. We are one of the oldest and most respected law offices in Utah County, and pursue these cases as a firm.  This means you have the experience and expertise of our whole firm in your corner. It is amazing what results can be reached when an insurance company realizes they are dealing with someone who cannot be pushed around.</p> <p>Injury cases are pursued on a contingency basis, so there is not attorney fees charged unless we recover for you. </p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><b><a name="Criminal Defense"><font size="4">Criminal Defense</font></a></b></p> <p>There are certain guaranteed rights each of us possess by virtue of our presence in this country. These rights cannot be taken from you just because you are accused of committing a crime. All too often, however, these rights are forgotten and trampled on after you are named a suspect.  Being convicted of a crime can bring serious consequences. You could face substantial jail or prison time, a very large fine, or other sanctions such as loss of your driver's license. Don't sit and watch helplessly as the system imposes a punishment on you that is not fair.</p> <p>Our firm has represented defendants in all categories of crimes, from the smallest infraction, to First Degree felonies. Although adept at plea bargaining cases favorably for our clients, we also have extensive experience conducting trials. Do not be pressured or intimidated into something you will later regret.  Call for a free consultation, and find out what you can gain by having someone on your side who can protect your rights and your freedom.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><b><a name="Divorce/ Family Law"><font size="4">Divorce/ Family Law</font></a></b></p> <p>Divorce is one of the most emotionally trying conflicts you will experience in your life. It is very difficult for any person to objectively analyze this type of situation due to the conflicts involved. On top of that, the Court system regarding divorce is terribly complex. Even if your divorce is uncontested, wading through the numerous documents that need to be submitted is a daunting task. Mistakes are common, and can have expensive consequences. It pays to have someone who is experienced in this process advise you, tell you what to expect, and make sure you are receiving every benefit to which you are entitled.<br>  </p> <p>Our office is experienced at handling divorces, having helped countless clients through this difficult and stressful period in their lives. Whether your case is an uncontested divorce, complicated custody matter, or modification of a prior decree, we have the ability to take the worry out of the process, allowing you to focus on putting your life back together. Let us lift that weight from your shoulders.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><b><a name="Adoption"><font size="4">Adoption</font></a></b></p> <p>Adopting a child can be a very special time for your family. There are a number of requirements that need to be met, however, and it is very easy to get lost in the paperwork. We have done numerous adoption cases, including regular adoptions, foreign adoptions, step-parent adoptions, and even contested adoptions. The requirements for each are different and complicated. Contact us today and let someone else worry about the details.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><b><a name="Juvenile"><font size="4">Juvenile Court</font></a></b></p> <p>Juvenile Court has increasingly become a specialty area of law. The rules and procedures used in Juvenile Court can be much different than those used in other Utah courts. You can easily feel lost and helpless unless you have a competent attorney to assist you.<br> <br> We have worked on many Juvenile Court cases. From representing juveniles who have been accused of a crime, to representing parents who are being accused of neglect or abuse, we know the in's and out's of the Juvenile Court system. Don't assume the State's attorney is looking out for the best interest of you or your children.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><b><a name="Landlord/ Tenant"><font size="4">Landlord/ Tenant</font></a></b></p> <p>Landlord/tenant law is one of the most difficult areas of law for the average person to understand. Landlords and tenants both have rights and responsibilities, but each are rarely aware of what these rights and responsibilities mean.</p> <p>Landlords have very intricate rules that they must follow if their lease agreement has been violated by the tenant. Many landlords who proceed through the eviction process without representation will fail to follow these rules close enough, causing the Court to deny their request, and even possibly issue sanctions.</p> <p>Tenants are usually unaware of these intricate rules as well, and have no idea whether or not the actions of their landlord are appropriate. Furthermore, tenants are rarely informed of the duties a landlord has to provide a safe, comfortable environment.</p> <p>Our office has represented both landlords and tenants. Let us make sure all the legal requirements are met, and all the complex rules are followed.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><font size="4"><b><a name="Expungements">Expungements</a></b></font></p> <p>In today’s society, it is becoming terribly important to maintain a clean criminal record. An increasing number of agencies, including employers, have access to this information, and will search these records before making personnel decisions. If you have a criminal record, you may be eligible to have it expunged, or erased. Once a criminal record is expunged, you can legally and honestly answer “no” when asked if you have been convicted of a crime. The benefits are immense. Call us to see if you qualify for an expungement before your criminal record finds it’s way into the hands of someone who can use it against you.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><b><a name="Medical Malpractice"><font size="4">Medical Malpractice</font></a></b></p> <p>A person is never more vulnerable than when they are putting their health, and indeed their lives, in the hands of a health care professional. Doctors and nurses do the best they can, but they do make mistakes. Those mistakes may have disastrous consequences. A mistake by a health care professional can amount to anything from a mild inconvenience, to the loss of life. If you can no longer support your family, enjoy activities you used to, or even take care of your daily needs without help, you certainly deserve to be compensated for what you have been put through.</p> <p>In pursuing these cases, as with other injury cases, Troy L. Crossley is associated with the firm Esplin & Weight, P.C. We pursue these cases as a firm, and you can benefit from having our combined experience and expertise working for you.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><b><a name="Estate Planning"><font size="4">Estate Planning</font></a></b></p> <p>Every person should, at the very least, have a will prepared to guide loved ones if something unexpected were to happen. You can name guardians for your children, give away specific items of personal property, give instructions for your burial, and dispose of other assets  through a simple will.  Many people also want to remove weighty decisions from the shoulders of their family by creating a living will.  A living will is a document that gives instructions to medical providers about what efforts you would like them to make to prolong your life after all hope of recovery is lost.</p> <p>We can quickly and inexpensively create and advise you regarding all types of wills. Don’t leave your family in the dark as to your intentions. </p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><b><a name="Defective Products"><font size="4">Defective Products</font></a></b></p> <p>If you have been injured from using a product which had been advertised as safe, you may be entitled to compensation. The government, as well as other consumer groups, require warnings to be issued by manufacturers in a manner which will allow you to make an informed decision as to whether or not you wish to use the item. Sometimes, those warnings are not adequate, not noticeable, or all to often, simply withheld from the public. If you believe you have been damaged by a defective or harmful product, please call for more information.</p> <p>While the list of possible defective products is limitless, Fen-Phen was one such product over which there is ongoing litigation. While many deadlines have already passed, there are still some claims that can be made if you have already registered with the class-action suit. We can help you pursue those claims, and retrieve the compensation you deserve.</p> <p>Other possible defective drugs include:<br> *Baycol<br> *Ephedra<br> *Propulsid<br> *Rezulin</p> <p>Please call if you have had problems with these, or any other, products.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><b><a name="Other"><font size="4">Other</font></a></b></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Georgia">Being a practitioner that services smaller communities, an attorney has the opportunity to practice several different areas of law.  Our office has handled many types of cases that are not included in the list to your left.  If you don't see your case in the list, it may still be a matter our office can proceed with.  Please call for a free consultation.  If we cannot help you, we will lead you to someone who can.</span></p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Calligraphy"><a name="Rates & Fees:">Rates & Fees:</a></font></p> <p>You will find that most attorney's will not give you price information on their web sites. There is a good reason for this. Every case is unique, and will require a different level of commitment from the attorney in order to provide you with the proper representation. It is very hard to quote a fee for a case until the attorney hears the facts. There are some exceptions, which will be listed below.</p> <p>Depending on the type of case you have, you will be billed one of three ways:</p> <p><br> 1. <b>Flat Fee</b>. A flat fee is a single fee that the attorney charges to pursue a case. Once paid, the attorney will see your case through to the end, no matter how much work is involved. The flat fee charged depends on the type and complexity of the case. Only some cases are offered as flat fee cases. While it is not possible to quote a flat fee without hearing the facts of the case, there is an exception when it comes to Chapter 7 Bankruptcies. Our office will pursue these cases for a flat fee of $800 (that includes the filing fee), provided there are no contested debts in the matter. </p> <p><br> 2.<b> Hourly Rate</b>. Most clients will pay an hourly rate for the services of an attorney. Hourly rates that attorney's charge can vary greatly depending on a number of factors. For all cases to which an hourly rate applies, our office charges $100 per hour for all work done.</p> <p> <br> 3. <b>Contingent Fees</b>. Some cases are done on a contingency basis. These are cases where you do not pay legal fees unless the case is won or settled in your favor. Obviously, contingency cases are those in which a successful conclusion will involve money being recovered for you, such as an injury case. The standard contingency fee charged by our office (which is the standard in the industry) is one﷓third of the final award. The exception to this are Social Security Disability cases, where the Federal Government regulates the fees that can be charged. The standard fee in those cases is 25% of the arrears due up to a maximum of $4000.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><a name="ARAG Members:"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">ARAG</font><span style="font-family: Georgia"><font size="4"> </font> </span><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Members:</font></a></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Georgia">As part of our commitment of service to the community, our office is affiliated with the ARAG Legal Insurance group.  We gladly accept most cases covered under your ARAG policy.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><a name="Outside Utah County:"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy"> Outside</font><span style="font-family: Georgia"><font size="4"> </font> </span> <font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Utah</font><span style="font-family: Georgia"><font size="4"> </font> </span><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">County</font><span style="font-family: Georgia"><font size="4">:</font></span></a></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Georgia">Our office services the entire state of Utah.  We realize it can be very difficult to obtain competent legal help in remote areas of the state.  On most cases, we will not charge an increased fee to represent you anywhere in the State.</span></p> <p><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Contact Us:</font></p> <p align="left">There are several different ways to reach us.  Our intake questionnaire is listed below.  Simply fill out the form and click "send".  An attorney will respond to your questions as soon as possible.</p> <p align="left">You may wish to email Troy or his staff directly.  Those addresses are below.  If you prefer a more personal setting, please feel free to call to speak with Troy, or schedule an appointment to meet with him at your earliest convenience.  You may reach Troy at:</p> <p align="left">Office:    (801) 360-1023<br> Fax:        (801) 373-4964<br> Email:    <a href="mailto:troy@crossleylaw.com?subject=Web Inquiry">troy@crossleylaw.com</a><br> Staff:     <a href="mailto:staff@crossleylaw.com"> staff@crossleylaw.com</a></p> <p align="left"> <b>Office Location:</b><br> Historical Fidelity Building<br> 43 East 200 North<br> Provo, Utah  84603<br> <br> <b>Mail:</b><br> P.O. Box L<br> Provo, Utah  84606</p> </body>