2001 South State Street S3700
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190
Tel: (801)468-3421
Fax: (801)468-2622

T. J. Tsakalos
Division Director

Mary Ellen Sloan
Assistant Division Director

Wilde Valerie M.
Assistant Division Director

M. Jeff Rowley
Director of Risk Management

     The Litigation Division of the District Attorney’s Office processes all claims against Salt Lake County and defends the County in all State and Federal Court lawsuits filed against the County, its employee's and elected officials involving claims of alleged civil rights violations, personal injury and property damage.

     The Division also provides legal counsel to Salt Lake County on employment law issues and represents County agencies and officials in employee disputes and terminations starting at the administrative hearing level through and including a District Court trial and appeals process when necessary.

     The District Attorney also files lawsuits on-behalf of the County to recover monies owed on bond forfeitures, delinquent accounts, bad checks and in other areas.

     Because public improvements such as parks, roads, flood control projects, convention centers, golf courses and other public recreation facilities often require the use of private property for public use, the District Attorney’s Office initiates procedures for purchase or use of the land. If negotiations for purchase of these private properties are unsuccessful, Salt Lake County may use the powers of “eminent domain” to begin condemnation procedures to acquire the land. The Litigation Division represents the County in the condemnation proceedings.

     The Risk Management Program in the District Attorney’s Office administers the County's Workers Compensation Program for all agencies, employees and volunteers involved in occupational injuries and illnesses. If the injured employee rejects the compensation plan, a Litigation attorney will represent Salt Lake County before the Utah State Labor Commission and the Utah Supreme Court in the event of an appeal.

     The District Attorney through Risk Management also purchases property, liability and public official's liability insurance coverage and excess workers compensation coverage. In an effort to reduce exposure to on-the-job injuries and property damage, the District Attorney’s Office provides on-site inspections and training to Salt Lake County personnel.