About Joshua Ostler

Joshua “Josh” Ostler is a partner at Mortensen & Milne whose practice focuses on high-stakes personal injury litigation and appellate advocacy, in Utah and nationwide. He is known for his ability to analyze complex legal issues, develop persuasive arguments, and protect client victories both at trial and on appeal. Josh’s legal career centers on standing up for individuals against powerful entities, including corporations, insurers, financial institutions, and government bodies. His background spans personal injury, civil rights litigation, and appeals, giving him a comprehensive perspective that strengthens litigation strategy at every phase. Before entering private practice, Josh clerked at the Utah Court of Appeals, gaining firsthand insight into judicial decision-making and appellate standards.

He has since argued and won appeals in both state and federal courts, reinforcing his role as a critical asset in complex litigation where post-trial advocacy can determine the ultimate outcome. Josh earned his Juris Doctor from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. He is admitted to practice in Utah state courts, the U.S. District Court, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Proven verdicts and settlements at Mortensen & Milne

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A 3-year-old girl was found with a window blind cord wrapped around her neck at her family's home in Lehi. She died a week later of brain damage from oxygen deprivation. The jury found Century Blinds had made corded blinds for years without fitting a tilt wand that cost nothing extra, and without supplying the cleats that let a parent wind cords out of reach.

Third Judicial District Court, Salt Lake County, UT · 2021Product LiabilityRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Education

S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah
J.D.

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Utah

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Proven verdicts and settlements from other Salt Lake City firms

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$52.2 Million Wrongful Death Verdict for the Family of Slain Polygamist Leader Rulon Allred
Christensen & Jensen, P.C.
Christensen & Jensen, P.C.
$4 million · $5 Million Verdict After Family Ended Life Support on a Wrong Terminal Prognosis
Cutt Kendell & Olson
Cutt Kendell & Olson
$3 Million Settlement for Unarmed 13-Year-Old With Autism Shot by Salt Lake City Officer After 911 Call
Dewsnup King Olsen Worel Havas
Dewsnup King Olsen Worel Havas
$16 Million Judgment Against Warren Jeffs and His Church for Girl Married at 14 to Her 19-Year-Old Cousin
Kesler & Rust
Kesler & Rust
$15.01 Million Verdict for Woman, 21, Who Died of Dehydration in Duchesne County Jail

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.