GC Associates Law provides experienced general counsel across seven states, from construction defense to corporate transactions.
Practice Areas
Contract drafting and disputes, mechanic's lien enforcement and defense, subcontractor agreements, and project risk management for contractors and owners.
Defending employers in OSHA citation proceedings, informal conferences, and contested hearings before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
Employer defense in workers' compensation proceedings, policy compliance, and risk mitigation strategies across multiple state systems.
Transactional work including purchase agreements, title review, easements, and commercial leasing. Dispute resolution for property owners and investors.
Entity formation, operating agreements, governance, M&A transactions, stock purchase agreements, and ongoing outside general counsel services.
Trustee guidance on fiduciary duties, trust interpretation, sub-trust funding, distributions, and power of appointment analysis.
Representation in civil and commercial disputes, from demand and pre-suit negotiation through trial.
Representing clients in mediation and negotiated resolution of business, construction, and property disputes.
Loan agreements, promissory notes, security instruments, and guaranties for lenders and borrowers.
The Firm
GC Associates Law operates as a lean, technology-forward general counsel practice based in St. George, Utah. The firm serves clients across seven states with a practice built on focused subject matter experience and modern legal operations.
Whether defending an employer before OSHRC or guiding a trustee through fiduciary obligations, GC Associates brings focused counsel to each engagement.
Attorneys
General Counsel & Founder
Paul Burghardt brings decades of experience across construction and OSHA defense, corporate transactions, and trust administration. His practice is built on cross-jurisdictional fluency and the strategic depth that comes from working at the intersection of regulatory, transactional, and litigation practice across seven states. Paul defends employers in OSHA citation proceedings and serves as outside general counsel for businesses navigating complex legal landscapes.
Bar Admissions
Utah · Arizona · New Mexico · Washington · Idaho · Wyoming · North Carolina
Federal Practice
OSHA Review Commission
Attorney
Tiffany Siddoway is an attorney at GC Associates Law, where she supports the firm's practice across multiple areas including real estate, corporate matters, and client services. Her attention to detail and client-focused approach strengthen the firm's ability to deliver responsive, high-quality counsel across jurisdictions.
Bar Admissions
Utah · New Mexico
Effective counsel isn't about the size of the firm. It's about the depth of attention brought to every engagement and every jurisdiction.GC Associates Law
Contact
Whether you're facing an OSHA citation or need outside general counsel for your business, we're here to help. Reach out to discuss how GC Associates can serve your needs.
Location
2926 E Sycamore Lane
St. George, Utah 84790
Phone