About the Firm
A small firm, built for the long view.
Guardian Law was founded on a simple conviction: the most valuable legal work is rarely the loudest.
We focus on three closely related practices — estate planning, entity creation, and ongoing compliance — because these are the instruments through which families and founders preserve what they have built. They reward patience, judgment, and continuity. They do not reward shortcuts.
Our clients are individuals, couples, business owners, and multi-generational families. Some come to us at the beginning of a venture; others arrive with decades of unaddressed planning. In every case, we begin by listening.
We are deliberately a boutique. You will speak directly with the attorney drafting your documents. Our calendars are protected so that yours can be respected. And our advice is offered with the understanding that it may need to hold up — quietly — for a very long time.
Managing Partner
Gregory J. Christiansen
Managing Partner of Guardian Law, with a national practice spanning prior and current matters in 28 states.
Beyond Guardian Law's core work in estate planning and asset protection, Gregory's practice centers on national and local advertising and marketing compliance and litigation. He advises clients across television advertisements, direct-to-consumer marketing, telemarketing, and e-commerce — including trial and appellate litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and the assessment of marketing opportunities and risks.
His practice spans a wide range of clients and industries, with experience litigating multi-million dollar contract disputes, partnership dissolutions, restrictive covenant violations, and employment disagreements. He has worked extensively with state and federal regulatory bodies, resolving complex civil and regulatory actions on behalf of his clients.
Gregory currently serves as the Administrative Law Judge for the Cities of Taylorsville, Millcreek, Saratoga Springs, Herriman, Sandy, and Bluffdale, and is Chair of the City's Employment Review Board.
- Role
- Managing Partner
- Practice Reach
- 28 States
- Judicial Service
- 6 Cities
Inside the Firm
A look at our practice and people.
Our Team
Your goals. Our mission.
Katie Whitelock
Attorney
katie@guardianlaw.comWith a multifaceted background spanning mediation, education consulting and child advocacy, litigation, property law, and now specializing in estate planning, Katie is a versatile and accomplished professional with a passion for serving clients' needs.
Shardé Parker
Executive Assistant
sharde@guardianlaw.comShardé is an accomplished operations and office manager with experience in business, executive assistance, accounting, and as a Chief Operating Officer. With a foundation as an EMT, she brings a unique blend of organizational skills and crisis management expertise. Beyond her career, Shardé loves watching sports, taking scenic drives, and spending quality time with her family.
Crystal Barclay
Paralegal
crystal@guardianlaw.comCrystal is a dedicated professional with experience serving as an Admin Code Enforcement Court Clerk and for the Department of Corrections. When she's not in the office, she cherishes quality time outdoors with her family. As a proud mother of four, Crystal's heart lies in Saratoga Springs, where she finds solace in the beauty of nature and the warmth of community.
Value
Confidentiality
What is shared with us, stays with us. Always.
Value
Continuity
We maintain relationships across decades, not engagements.
Value
Craft
Documents are drafted to be read carefully — and to last.