About Diana Telfer

When you’re going through a major life transition, you deserve more than just legal guidance; you deserve someone who truly listens, understands, and cares. Diana L. Telfer is that person.

Diana assists individuals, couples, and families as they prepare for and navigate a wide range of deeply personal legal matters, including divorce, separation, premarital agreements, and postnuptial agreements. With over 20 years of experience, Diana brings calm, clarity, and confidence to even the most complex situations.

Her extensive background includes handling large marital estates, high-conflict custody disputes, and emotionally charged family dynamics. Diana approaches each case with compassion and empathy, always keeping the well-being of the entire family in mind. Her integrative approach helps clients move through difficult moments with dignity and resolve, often finding peaceful outcomes through collaborative divorce or mediation. These alternative dispute methods allow families to heal and move forward without the added stress of court battles. After 17 years of litigating family matters, Diana has seen firsthand the damage the courtroom can inflict on families and now chooses to offer a more peaceful, constructive path for resolving family disputes.

Before becoming an attorney, Diana negotiated multimillion-dollar contracts in the fast-paced tech industry. That experience taught her how to stay focused under pressure and navigate complexity with grace, skills she now uses every day to guide her clients with confidence and care.

With Diana, you’ll find a compassionate legal partner who offers more than legal solutions. When you choose to work with Diana, you are choosing hope, empowerment, and peace of mind during life’s most challenging times.

Education

• Juris Doctor, S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah (2005)
• Junior Staff Member, Journal of Law & Family Studies (2003-2004)
• Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Brigham Young University (1988)

Awards and Honors

• Utah Association of Collaborative Professionals, Collaborative Professional of the Year (2021-2022)
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Leadership Academy graduate (2022)
• Utah Business Magazine, Utah Legal Elite, Family Law (2015-2021)
• Mountain States Super Lawyers®, Rising Star, Family Law (2015-2022)
• Peer Rated Distinguished®, High Ethical Standing, and Legal Ability Martindale-Hubbell®
• John Farr and Ann Clayson Larson Scholarship in Family and Juvenile Law (2004)
• J. Reuben Clark Law Society Scholarship (2004)
• CALI (Outstanding Student) Award in Legal Methods (2002)

Professional Affiliations

• Chair-elect, Association of Collaborativ Professionals of Utah (2021-present)
• Board of Trustees, Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake (2017-2021)
• Board Member, Open Legal Services (2015-2016)
• Co-editor in Chief, Utah Journal of Family Law (2014-2015)
• Graduate, NITA/ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (2013)
• Board Member, Utah Journal of Family Law (2012-2015)
• Chair, Association of Collaborative Professionals of Utah (2010-2013)
• Member, Association of Collaborative Professionals of Utah (2010-present)
• Member, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (2010-present)
• Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (2009-present)
• Utah State Bar, Family Law Division
• Member, American Bar Association, Family Law Division

Government Service

• Attorney, Office of the Guardian ad Litem, Third District Court
• Law Clerk, Utah Attorney General’s Office, Children’s Justice Division

Speaking Engagements

• “Building a Collaborative Practice,”  My Collaborative Team.com, (June 2022)
• “Advanced Discovery and Evidence Issues in Divorce,” National Business Institute (June 2016)
• “Obtaining and Evaluating Financial Information,” Family Law Practice for Paralegals (August 2015)
• “Custody and Family Law Issues in Utah,” S.J. Quinney College of Law, Family law course (March 2015)
• Moderator, “Guardianship Issues in Divorce,” ABA Family Law Section meeting (October 2013)
• “Civility and Collaborative Law,” Utah Bar Annual Family Law Seminar (May 2013)
• “Preparing for a Positive Divorce,” Canyon School District Community Education and Granite Peak Community Education (2012-present)
• “The Benefits of Collaborative Divorce,” 13th Annual Conference on Critical Issues Facing Children & Adolescents (2009)
• “Protective Orders and Visitation Issues,” Utah Child Care Development Institute (2007)
• “Exploring the World of Contract Work,” Utah State Bar Fall Forum (2007)

Experience

• Attorney/Shareholder, Clyde Snow & Sessions (2009-2021)
• Attorney/Owner, Telfer Law Office LLC (2007-2009)
• Office of Guardian ad Litem, Third District Court, Utah (2006-2007)
• Attorney/Owner, Telfer Law Office, L.L.C.