Sarah Johnson
Attorney Profile

Sarah Johnson

Senior Partner

Family Law
Estate Planning
Mediation

Sarah Johnson joined Furr Legal Partners in 2008 and became a Senior Partner in 2015. She leads the firm's Family Law practice, bringing compassion and strategic advocacy to complex family matters. Sarah is known for her ability to navigate emotionally charged situations with sensitivity while vigorously protecting her clients' interests. Her approach focuses on achieving favorable outcomes while minimizing conflict, particularly in cases involving children. Sarah also maintains a thriving Estate Planning practice, helping clients secure their legacies and provide for their loved ones.

Education
  • J.D., Harvard Law School
  • B.A. in Psychology, Yale University, summa cum laude
Bar Admissions
  • Utah State Bar
  • U.S. District Court, District of Utah

Practice Areas

Sarah Johnson specializes in the following areas of law.

Family Law
Estate Planning
Mediation

Professional Associations

  • Utah State Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
  • Utah Association of Collaborative Professionals

Community Involvement

  • Board Member, Utah Children's Justice Center
  • Volunteer, Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake
  • Mentor, Women Lawyers of Utah

Awards & Recognition

  • Utah Legal Elite, Family Law, Utah Business Magazine (2016-2023)
  • Best Lawyers in America, Family Law (2019-2023)
  • Top 50 Women Attorneys in Utah (2020-2023)

Publications

  • Collaborative Divorce: A Better Way Forward

    Family Law Quarterly, 2020

  • Estate Planning for Blended Families

    Utah Bar Journal, 2018

Speaking Engagements

Recent presentations and speaking engagements by Sarah Johnson.

Child Custody in High-Conflict Divorces
Utah Family Law Symposium, 2022
Modern Estate Planning Strategies
Salt Lake Estate Planning Council, 2021

Work With Sarah Johnson

Contact Furr Legal Partners today to schedule a consultation with Sarah Johnson.