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Lonn has been a lawyer with Sorensen Litchfield (formerly Hawkins & Sorensen) since 2004. Prior to joining the firm, Lonn worked for Atkin & Hawkins, a complex civil litigation firm that later became Atkin & Shields. Lonn has a solid background in science and worked his way through college as an environmental chemist for a large mining company. He was chief deputy Auditor of Salt Lake County from 2011-2015.. Lonn earned his B.S. from the University of Utah in geography with a minor in mathematics. He earned his law degree, cum laude, from Brigham Young University in 1997. Lonn then earned a master of laws degree with merit from the London School of Economics and Political Science in international business law.. Lonn has been a member of the Utah State Bar since 1997. He is also licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Lonn is a member of the International Law Section of the Utah State Bar and was its chair in 2005-06.. Lonn has had many opportunities to help clients with situations that are unusual and complex, including bankruptcy disputes, brain injuries, breach of contract, business relationship liability, business torts, class actions, construction disputes, contested adoptions, dead bodies, debt collection, divorce and custody, fraud, guardianship and conservatorship, international and interstate disputes, judicial conduct, motor vehicle collisions, patent infringement, probate disputes, professional and fiduciary liability, real property, securities fraud, and trademark infringement, wrongful death.. Lonn started his legal career researching real estate titles for two dozen title companies and lawyers. Lonn identifies title problems and solves them by drafting custom legal documents, filing a probate, a quiet title action, or using other court processes.. Lonn helps clients pass property from one generation to the next. Because of Lonn’s vast experience, his real estate title experience, and the relationships he has cultivated, Lonn can process uncontested probates and trusts quickly, effectively, and inexpensively. He also litigates disputes that develop in these areas.. Lonn loves children and enjoys using his legal skills to build families. He has done hundreds of adoption finalization hearings and hundreds more petitions regarding parental rights. Some of these adoptions are contested and require litigation, but so far none of Lonn’s clients have been stopped from finalizing.. The core of Lonn’s practice is his dedication to excellent legal writing and drafting. Lonn’s knows there are many ways to write a legal document—and there is a best way. Lonn’s constant quest is to find the best way to draft each document.. Lonn is married and has three children, one with dark hair, one with blonde hair, and one with red hair. They enjoy living in the Avenues of Salt Lake City and traveling the world together.

Leonard W. Burningham (AV). Leonard has over 54 years of legal experience involving securities laws and merger and acquisition transactions, and has been instrumental in the completion of well over 200 mergers or acquisitions involving publicly-held companies, while also serving as a consulting lawyer to a substantial number of other lawyers across the United States that were involved in similar securities transactions.  His expertise in rendering legal opinions on the resale of “restricted securities” of publicly-held companies is widely known and respected in the legal community and the broker-dealer and stock transfer agency industries, including Rule 144 legal opinions and Section 4(a)(1) legal opinions under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).  Leonard graduated from Westminster College, a private university in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1967, where he served as Student Body President in the Fall Semester of 1966; he went on to graduate from the University of Utah College of Law in 1970, before entering private practice.  In 1971, he was named the youngest partner in the law firm of Moffat, Welling, Taylor and Paulsen, a successor to the long established and highly respected law firm of Moffat, Iverson and Taylor, before returning to a private practice in 1978. From 1978 to the present, Leonard has limited his legal practice solely to matters involving securities laws, rules and regulations, primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and legal opinions regarding the resale of restricted securities.  He was admitted to the Utah State Bar Association in 1970, and is authorized to appear in all Utah courts, as well as the United States District Court for the District of Utah (1970) and the United States Supreme Court (2011), from which he resigned on May 13, 2024, in protest of the reversal of the Dobb's decision and the court's ruling on "Presidential Immunity." During his legal career, Leonard has served: (i) as an Arbitrator of securities disputes for the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (now known as the “Financial Industry Regulatory Authority”); (ii) as an Expert Witness in state and Federal courts on matters relating to “reverse mergers,” securities law registration exemptions and the application and construction of federal and state securities laws in various situations and transactions; (iii) as a member and panelist of the Utah State Bar Association’s Securities Subsection; and (iv)  as the co-Chairman of the Bar’s Fall Forum on the use of wireless and paperless technologies (2004).  In his early years of litigation practice, he was trial counsel in the often quoted cases of Kerbs v. Fall River Industries, Inc., 502 F. 2d 731 (10th Cir. 1974) and Zabriskie v. Lewis, 507 F.2d 546 (10th Cir. 1974), which respectively held “Moreover, one who aids and abets a fraudulent scheme may be held accountable even though his assistance consists of mere silence or inaction” (p.741); and while favorably citing the language of Kerbs on aiding and abetting, found that the short term promissory note delivered in Zabriskie was a “security” that was not exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and that the issuance of the promissory note constituted a sale or disposition of a security in violation of 15 U.S.C. 78(c)(14) of the Securities Act.. Leonard served in the U.S. Military during 1961 and 1962 as a member of the Utah National Guard, which was called to active duty during the “Berlin Crisis,” when the Berlin Wall was built overnight on August 13, 1961.  He was honorably discharged in 1962.. He has been especially fortunate in having the continuing opportunity to practice law with two of his sons, Branden T. Burningham, Esq. (since 1994) and Bradley C. Burningham, Esq. (since 2003 [Bradley has presently taken an inactive status with the Utah Bar and is pursuing other business activities]).. Leonard was also the founder of the Utah Bar Association’s Annual Food and Clothing Drive for the Homeless and less fortunate members of our society in 1990, serving as its  Chairman for over 31 years, and continues to serve as its co-Chairman today.

Legal Experience:. - Counseling clients on IP matters. - Preparation and prosecution of patent applications. - Preparation and prosecution of trademark applications. - Counseling clients on litigation strategy. - All aspects of commercial/business litigation. Business Experience:. - Co-founded a medical device startup company. - Participated in preparing financial projections. - Participated in presentations to potential investors. - Was instrumental in setting up an overseas manufacturing facility. Engineering Experience:. - All stages of tool & die design and manufacturing. - Plastic part design (for manufacturability). - CNC Programming and machining. - Precision and tool & die machining. - Managed development of a website ()

Kyle E. Witherspoon is an experienced, aggressive, and thoughtful litigator who believes that family law clients deserve a better class of lawyer, and is determined to give it to them.  Currently accepting client enquiries. CLIENT TESTIMONIALS. Cate M., 5 Star Google Review:. "Kyle Witherspoon is one of the most credible and knowledgeable divorce attorneys I’ve worked with. In my professional life, I encounter legal negotiations daily and have worked with a range of law firms. Kyle has proven himself a rise above some of the perceived “greats” out there in his profession, making a name for himself by being honest, straightforward, logical and beyond hardworking. He pairs that with a true empathy for his clients and a desire to help them see what is in their best interest even when they can’t see it themselves. To say my expectations have been exceeded  would be selling my experience short. My expectations have been carefully cultivated through the guidance that Kyle has given me and he has the backing of a firm that regards him highly, believing in his assessment of how cases should be managed. How refreshing to not be nickel and dimed but trusted for what can be managed and working together as a unified team for what is best for my case. If you are ever in need of an attorney, call Kyle Witherspoon at PearsonButler! I highly and emphatically recommend him!". Donna W., 5 Star Google Review:. "Kyle Witherspoon is a phenomenal lawyer.  He absolutely knows what he’s doing. He always had my best interest in mind and is excellent against opposing counsel. I would be very confident going to court against anyone with him on my side. He was very prompt to get back to me anytime I needed him.  He is an exceptional lawyer. I would very strongly recommend him.". Kloey J., 5 Star Google Review:. "I never thought I would need an attorney, but life circumstances can easily change. Kyle Witherspoon is fantastic to work with. He listened to my concerns and took them seriously. I realize he has many clients, but he makes you feel as if you are the main priority. I appreciate that he worked late into the night getting things ready before court. He's thorough and very detail oriented.". Kassy S., 5 Star Google Review:. "Working with Kyle Witherspoon has been amazing! I am extremely impressed with Kyle and his paralegal. They’ve taken the time to help me understand the process, they both care what's happening and have done everything they could to help me through it! I would recommend Kyle to anyone who comes to the unfortunate circumstances covered by family law. Truly, thank you both very much!". Joe L., 5 Star Google Review:. "Kyle Witherspoon is awesome! I needed an attorney to represent me and my small business over an issue where a previous client was trying to take advantage of me for over $60k.  Kyle started in on my case right away, and called the other attorney during our initial consultation and defended me.  Kyle said to me that his goal was to get this case dropped as quick as possible, and he did just that. This could have easily become something that would have amounted to large legal fees, going back and forth, and having the judge end up dropping the case anyway. Kyle was awesome to work with and was aggressive on defending me. He knew exactly what was needed to move this along quickly.. I hope I don't come into a situation like this again, but if I do I will definitely be in contact with this firm and Kyle Witherspoon.  He turned an extremely stressful time into a much more relaxed and easier to deal with situation. If I could Photoshop a 6th star on this review I would do it.". Ashlee C., 5 Star Google Review:. "Kyle Witherspoon has been great for me and my family. He also takes the time to make sure we are getting what we need!". Elisha K., 5 Star Google Review:. "Kyle Witherspoon has been my lawyer for about 7 months now, and he has been wonderful! He is very educated, and knows his stuff. His assistant Hailey has been great to work with as well! I highly recommend him!!!". Sean T., 5 Star Google Review:. "The team of Kyle Witherspoon and paralegal Hailey Massie is second to none! I went through a difficult divorce and they were there for me every step of the way. If you need strong advocates in your corner, do not hesitate to get this team on your side!". A passionate, steadfast, and intelligent advocate, Kyle Witherspoon has worked for some of the top law firms in Texas, Utah, and nationally.  In that time, he's represented everyone from farmers to hedge funds, single mothers to international corporations, small and large businesses, and individuals in litigation worth from a few thousand dollars all the way up to hundreds of millions.. Ultimately, however, Kyle chose to leave that behind and return to the practice that inspired him even before law school:  Family Law—helping and fighting for real people with real problems in some of the most important and difficult situations they’ll ever face. He considers it one of the best decisions of his life, and quickly found that the skills he honed as a litigator and trial attorney can provide an extraordinary advantage to his clients.

Kurt Hendricks is an IP attorney and associate with the firm Thorpe North & Western in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is experienced at acquiring and enforcing intellectual property rights, including domestic and . patent prosecution in an array of technologies, trademark and copyright prosecution, technology transfer and licensing, trade secret protection, and patent, trademark, and copyright litigation. Prior to his career in IP law, Mr. Hendricks worked as an Engineer for an electro-mechanical design and manufacturing company, with a focus on design verification through structural and reliability analysis. Before returning to Utah to be near family, he also served as a law clerk and patent agent at law firms in Portland, Oregon, where he developed experience prosecuting and litigating a wide array of intellectual property rights. His practice focuses on the preparation, prosecution, and litigation of patents, trademarks and copyrights.

Kristin Marie Raffone Vazquez, Esq. is the President and CEO of Raffone Dessiné, a  legal services provider. Ms. Vazquez has over 16 years’ of comprehensive legal experience.  Ms. Vazquez has extensive experience in emerging growth companies, and in particular, mergers and acquisitions, business combinations and joint ventures. Ms. Vazquez has also engaged in business review and/or planning, financial review, private equity analysis and procurement, business planning, human resources, quality control policy and procedure, manufacturing process efficiency review, intellectual property strategization, government contract procurement and administration, and corporate governance. She has consulted and provided legal services for a variety of businesses including: nanotechnology companies, foodstuff manufacturers, government contractors, fashion houses, secondary market security issuers, student loan consolidation companies, nonprofit companies and service providers, to name a few.. Ms. Vazquez has licenses to practice in New York, Connecticut and Utah. She has been recognized as one of the Utah’s Legal Elite for her accomplishments in the field of Mergers and Acquisitions. Ms. Vazquez was also featured in Salt Lake Magazine’s Women to Watch feature for her business consulting and fashion accessories business “Raffone Design.”. Ms. Vazquez is a member of the Utah Bar; Utah Minority Bar Association; Utah Lawyers for the Arts; Sandy Chamber of Commerce and Utah Technology Council. Ms. Vazquez is also a certified business and executive coach.

Kenneth L. Cannon II has practiced bankruptcy and insolvency law for more than 30 years. He has effectively represented debtors, creditors, trustees, receivers and committees in business reorganization cases and in out-of-court workouts. He is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. In 2010, he was honored asBest Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Lawyer, Salt Lake City. Mr. Cannon maintains an “AV” Preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell®, which is the highest rating awarded to attorneys for professional competence and ethics. Mr. Cannon teaches commercial law as an adjunct professor of law at the S. J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. He is the former chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Section.

Keil is an attorney with a wide range of legal experience gained from working in a broad area of law. A local attorney who has spent the bulk of his legal career doing everything he can to help people in his community. From volunteering to help children in the court system, victims of domestic violence to immigrants, tenants, debtors, as well as working at lowered rates for low income individuals, Keil has always been willing to help wherever he can. Because of this he has helped with everything from real estate, to contracts and other business issues, to the helping individuals with their families. This wide range of experience has given him the ability to help clients no matter where they come from in helping them to accomplish their goals.

Kate Conyers is a trial attorney at Conyers & Nix PC. In the past ten years, she has successfully handled over a thousand criminal defense and DUI cases—from simple misdemeanors such as drug possession and domestic violence to serious felonies such as aggravated assault, auto theft, drug distribution, robbery, and sex offenses. Before joining private practice, Ms. Conyers served as a public defender at Salt Lake Legal Defenders.Ms. Conyers is the Immediate Past President of the Women Lawyers of Utah (WLU) and she serves on the boards of the Salt Lake County Bar Association, Utah Center for Legal Inclusion, YWCA of Utah, and Rocky Mountain Innocence Center. She also serves as a Small Claims Judge Pro Tempore and as a mentor to young lawyers through the Utah State Bar. Ms. Conyers is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College at Mercer School of Law, Macon, Georgia.Ms Conyers has been recognized by Legal Elite in Criminal Law, 2014-2017. She was awarded the Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Professional Service and the Young Lawyer of the Year Award by the Utah State Bar. In 2014, Ms. Conyers received the Pro Bono Publico Young Lawyer of the Year Award and the Scott M. Matheson Award for the American Voter Project on behalf of the Young Lawyers Division. Most recently, in 2018, Ms. Conyers received the Distinguished Alumna Award from the University of Utah.. Education. S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAWJuris Doctor, 2008. UNIVERSITY OF UTAHMasters of Public Administration, 2008B.A., Political Science, 2003B.A., History, 2003. Bar Admissions. Utah State CourtsUnited States District Court, UtahUnited States Supreme Court. Activities & Affiliations. Women Lawyers of UtahImmediate Past President. Salt Lake County Bar AssociationBoard Member. Utah State BarEx Officio Commissioner. Young Lawyers DivisionFormer President. Rocky Mountain Innocence CenterVice President, Board of Directors. YWCA of UtahBoard Member. Utah Association of Criminal Defense LawyersFormer Board Member. David K. Watkiss-Sutherland II Inns of CourtMember

Karma French is a licensed Utah attorney who brings knowledge, creativity, and compassion to her pactice of law. Ms. French specializes in business law, real estate law, estate planning, and probate. Outside of her law practice, Ms. French enjoys volunteering at the SJ Quinney College of Law Legal Clinics, yoga, hiking, and snowboarding.

Karl spent several years educating the public about intellectual property law issues in two regular newspaper columns for over a decade and was the author of numerous IP law articles in several different nationally distributed engineering magazines.  He specializes in all aspects of intellectual property law and related litigation, and is an AV-rated attorney (top rating).. Karl has handled many successful IP litigations involving patent enforcement and trademark enforcement, as well as successful litigation defense work against unfounded or overbroad patent and trademark enforcement actions. He handles all varieties of trademark work including product configuration marks, and renders consultation and opinions regarding patent validity, infringement and enforceability, patent viability, trademark viability, and other IP matters.

Justin specializes in the area of contracts; collections; real estate finance, development and transactions; Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies; and wills, trusts and estate planning. His real estate experience includes complex transactions involving: real estate litigation, purchase and sale, securitization, leasing, finance, title, environmental law, taxation, investment, development,

Justin L. James specializes in civil disputes, with an emphasis in contract, trust and wills, personal injury, and complex litigation.. In his free time Justin enjoys spending time with his wife and children, fly fishing, and hiking.

Justin is a Utah native. He graduated from the University of Utah Law School. While attending school, Justin was a member of the Jessup Moot Court team, the Counter-Terrorism Simulation Design Team, and a Student Director of the Pro Bono Initiative. During school, Justin volunteered at free legal clinics to help people work through their legal troubles. He also worked at a criminal defense firm where he learned to fiercely defend his clients’ constitutional rights.. After graduation, Justin worked as a criminal defense attorney and eventually moved on to become a city prosecutor. He fell in love with representing plaintiffs and found his way to personal injury work. Justin is a zealous advocate and aggressively fights for his clients. He enjoys guiding people through the complex legal system, litigating cases, and getting his clients what they deserve.. Justin is married and loves to spend time hanging out with his wife Kate. On Tuesday nights, you’ll probably see them at the local Megaplex for “cheap movie night.” He’s a big fan of rock climbing, camping, snowboarding, music making, movies, and fitness.

Joseph Pia is an avid sportsman competing nationally in mens tennis, mountaneering some of the greatest peaks in the world including Aconcagua in Argentina, Elbrus in Russia, Orizaba in Mexico, the Grand Teton, North Face of the Pfiefferhorn, and Rainier.  He is an avid back country skiier and has sky dived with friends.

Jonathan W. Heaton joined Heaton Fontano in April 2017 and started the firm’s Salt Lake City office. Having grown up in Las Vegas and attended school in Provo, Jon has spent most of his life between Nevada and Utah and enjoys many friendships and associations in both states.

Jonathan H. Hoagland is an associate in Durham Jones & Pinegar's Salt Lake City office. His practice focuses on entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals and families, where he advises them on estate planning and tax matters. Mr. Hoagland is admitted in Utah, Illinois and Florida.

John has represented Fortune 500 banks and large corporations in all areas of Real Estate Law, and now has opened Certus Law, specializing in Estate Planning and Business Succession and Real Estate.

Joe was admitted to the Utah State Bar in 2013 after graduating from the University of Nebraska College of Law. His practice focuses on business law and litigation, real estate, and employment.  During law school, Joe was a finalist in the Allen Moot Court Competition, and participated in the College of Law Civil Clinic Program representing low-income individuals in civil and administrative matters.

Joe is the ninth of twelve children, so he had to learn early how to work with others and solve problems. He studied art at the university before going on to law school.. In his law practice, Joe advises and represents clients in debt collection, contract, business, real estate, and employment issues. Joe has worked for various federal and state judges throughout Utah and Idaho, where he gained experience and skill necessary to resolve matters through litigation when necessary.. He is also fluent in Spanish.. In his free time, Joe enjoys running, biking, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors with his family. He is the father of four.

Jodi Howick has worked with aviation, government, and real property issues for over 20 years. She has represented both government entities and clients working with government, and she is able to bring those diverse perspectives to resolving disputes and creating agreements. She is a member of Utah Legal Elite, and she has lectured on a variety of legal topics.

Joanie has handled family law cases since 1995. She is AFCC (Association of Family and Conciliation Courts) trained. She is on the approved list of Private Guardians ad Litem for the State of Utah, where she advocates for children. She has litigated in all of the state’s judicial districts and will guide you through your options going forward. She has expertise in custody disputes, family-owned business litigation, property disputes, alimony, child support, guardianships, and adoptions. Joanie focuses on providing quality, ethical, compassionate, and family-focused representation. She is a strong advocate for seeking cooperative resolutions through mediation and arbitration but recognizes and embraces the opportunities to represent her client’s interests in the courtroom.

Jim Bradshaw has practiced law since 1982. He is one of the founding members of Brown, Bradshaw and Moffat. His practice includes all types of litigation, including white collar and other criminal matters, civil litigation, criminal appeals, and professional licensing and disciplinary matters. Jim graduated as a William H. Leary Scholar from the University of Utah College of Law. The first eight years of his legal career were spent working as a lawyer in the trenches at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association before moving on to form Brown, Bradshaw and Moffat.. He is a member of the Utah State Bar and is licensed to practice before all Utah state and federal courts and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell. Jim has focused his practice in the area of white collar criminal defense; however, he continues to be involved in a wide variety of all types of civil and criminal litigation.. Jim was elected Chairman of the Criminal Law Section of the Utah State Bar and currently serves as Chairman of the Utah State Indigent Defense Board. He is a founding member of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Jim is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been selected by his professional peers for inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America." He was designated by Utah Business Magazine as one of the top 100 lawyers in Utah and has appeared in every listing of "Utah's Legal Elite." He has also been designated as a "Super Lawyer" within the field of criminal defense.

Jessica G. Peterson practices in Durham Jones & Pinegar's Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights and Litigation Sections. Ms. Peterson represents trustees, debtors, creditors, and other related parties in federal bankruptcy court and related state and federal litigation.  Ms. Peterson also represents clients in commercial litigation and estate planning matters.. Ms. Peterson served as a law clerk to the Honorable Christine M. Durham, Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court (2008-2009). Prior to clerking, she practiced law at Durham Jones & Pinegar and Berman & Savage, P.C.

Jesse began his legal career working for the Salt Lake District Attorney in 2008, but quickly learned that he’d rather defend someone who made a mistake rather than put an innocent person in jail. His interest in helping people at their worst moments comes from his belief that every person, regardless of their background or crime, deserves the best defense. He joined the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association (LDA) in 2012 where he excelled at achieving excellent results for his clients, despite at times having the highest caseload of any attorney. Recognizing his legal skills and ability to teach others, Jesse became LDA’s intern coordinator. He was responsible for training law students from the University of Utah and Brigham Young University on practicing criminal defense. Jesse’s passion for helping people at their worst moments persuaded Jesse to form Conyers & Nix.. Jesse was recognized for his legal expertise when he was nominated to become a Judge in the Salt Lake City Justice Court. After he was not selected by Mayor Jackie Biskupski, Utah Governor Gary Herbert appointed Jesse to serve on Utah's Third District Judicial Nominating Commission where he interviews lawyers applying to be trial judges.. Education. S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAWJuris Doctor, 2010. UNIVERSITY OF UTAHB.S., Political Science, 2005. Bar Admissions. Utah State CourtsUnited States District Court, Utah. Activities & Affiliations. Third District Judicial Nominating CommissionMember. Plan-B Theatre CompanyImmediate Past President. Utah Minority Bar AssociationFormer Board President. Utah State Bar CommissionFormer Ex Officio Board Member. Committee on the Model Utah Criminal Jury InstructionsFormer Member Secretary. Utah Pride CenterFormer Board Member. S.J. Quinney College of Law Young Alumni AssociationFormer Board Member. David K. Watkiss-Sutherland II Inns of CourtMember