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James P. (Jim) Alder was born and raised in Providence, Utah. He began his legal career in natural resources before transitioning to estate planning. Jim is a member of WealthCounsel, a national organization of estate planning attorneys dedicated to providing high quality and customized estate and business planning to clients.. Jim is also a member of the Utah State Bar's Estate Planning and Elder Law Sections and the Salt Lake Estate Planning Council. His law practice emphasizes wills and trusts, business law, probate and trust administration and related areas. Jim has served on the Utah State Alzheimer's Task Force and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer's Association Utah Chapter, which focuses on the advancement of Alzheimer's-related research and the provision and enhancement of care and support for those affected. Jim has also served on the Board of Directors for Camp Kostopulos, a Salt Lake City organization providing activities for special needs children.  He current servers as Legal Counsel for the NFA Freedom Alliance.. Jim brings a youthful exuberance to the practice of law, and offers a caring  approach to serving clients. He enjoys biking, climbing, golf, snowshoeing, hiking, spending time with his wife Ireland, and most of all, playing with his stepson Gavin. If he could find more time, Jim would love to travel (especially in Europe), ski more, get into cross-country skiing, or do any of the things listed above (play more with Gavin, in particular).

Jackie is a skilled trial attorney and negotiator who specializes in criminal defense. Her work ethic and genuine concern for her clients has given her a reputation for outworking and out-preparing opposing attorneys so she can negotiate from a position of strength and fight the cases that need to be fought. Because she cares about her clients, she considers each client’s specific needs and concerns in order to reach the best possible outcome in their case.. Intermountain Legal recruited Jackie because of the exceptional reputation she gained working as a trial attorney at the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association (LDA). There, she represented thousands of clients at all stages of the criminal process and handled many different types of cases, from driving under the influence and drug cases to violent crimes, including assault and domestic violence matters. Because of her experience handling so many diverse cases, Jackie is able to quickly assess the strengths and weaknesses of a case and then focus specifically on the issues that will get her clients the best results in the courtroom.. Jackie also has an extensive background in immigration law. She served as an Attorney Advisor to the Salt Lake Immigration Court from 2016 to 2018, and was a Board of Immigration Appeals-Accredited Representative for a number of years at the National Immigrant Justice Center in Chicago, Illinois. Because of her expertise in immigration law, Jackie is particularly skilled in assessing the impact of criminal charges on her clients’ immigration status. She is also fluent in Spanish.. Jackie graduated from DePaul University College of Law Magna Cum Laude in 2016, and is licensed to practice law in the State of Utah.

I joined Robert J. DeBry & Associates in May of 2000. For 22 years prior, I had a solo practice representing individuals and small firms. I commonly litigated on their behalf against large companies.. As part of my practice, I enjoy working with Spanish-speaking clients and talk with them daily. I have also met with Robert J. DeBry clients in Mexico and served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Honduras and Venezuela from 1966 to 1968.. My wife and I have six children. These children and their families (including 14 grandchildren) all live along the Wasatch front.

I aggressively defend my clients.  I have over 25 years of experience in the state and federal courts and developed an extensive criminal defense practice.  I worked with the Western Trial Advocacy Institute and has tried numerous federal and state felony and misdemeanor cases. I have also been active in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Utah Appellate Courts.. I attended the University of Wyoming College of Law after obtaining bachelor degrees in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering and Political Science at the University of Utah. While at the University of Wyoming I was active in the Potter Law Club and became director of the Prosecution Assistance Program.. Following law school, I clerked for the Ninth Judicial District Court for the State of Wyoming. He then became a deputy prosecuting attorney in Fremont County, Wyoming. He handled cases involving felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile court and competency hearings, taking a fair number of them to trial.. I have conducted hundreds of trails in my carrier, including cases where my clients have been accused of: Muder, RICO, White Collar, Fraud, Forgery, Possession and Ditribution of Controlled Substances, DUI, Child Abuse, Illegal Possession of Firearms, Bank Robbery, Aggravated Kidnaping, Aggravated Assault, and much more.. I like the challenge that comes with defendant someone accused of an offense.  I like to think of my clients as Federal Three-Percenters or State Five-Percenters.  Righly 97% of the people charged federally get convicted and face possible prision and only 3% go home.  Roughly 95% of the people charged in the state system get convicted and face possible prision and only 5% go home.  There is no guarnatee as to how any case will come out, but I fight hard to protect my clients and want every one of them to get the change to go home, be with their families and enjoy their life.

I  practice in the areas of Business and Corporate Governance, Trademark and Copyright, Cybersecurity, Media law, Nonprofit law, Technology law, and Real Estate. I represent and advise clients in the areas of high tech, construction, healthcare, non-profit, the arts, advertising, technology, publishing, hospitality, and retail, among others. I have negotiated, drafted, reviewed, and revised scores of business and personal contracts and related agreements, including corporate and LLC documents, purchase contracts, assignments, commercial leases, HOA documents, technology licenses, IP agreements, service contracts, and loan documents, among many others. As a former communications professional, I focus on accessibility and providing exceptional personalized service to each client.. I began my career as a journalist and magazine editor.  As such, I had the opportunity to ask a lot of questions.  That background provides me with invaluable experience in carefully listening to clients as a means of seeking to understand their issues. I have also been a small business owner, which gives me insights into the issues entrepreneurs face as they attempt to juggle multiple responsibilities, including management, employee relations, intellectual property and trade secrets, and regulatory requirements.. I seek  to collaborate with clients and remain in close contact as we undertake a project.  By working together, we can effectively identify issues and weigh possible solutions. I have found that when a client is fully informed and has an opportunity to consult with his or or her lawyer, some of the anxiety  that the legal system inspires dissipates and problems seem less overwhelming. I'm also a firm believer in the old adage that the only stupid question is the one left unasked.. My hobbies include hiking and backpacking with my wife, daughter, and two golden retrievers, collecting first edition books about the Southwest, and playing bluegrass music on the guitar and dobro.

In the last 30+ years, I have successfully tried over 145 jury trials and have a 98% win record to date. I have spent much of my career focusing on large cases across diverse areas of practice including business litigation (the Firm's most active trial practice group), personal injury, insurance law, products liability and healthcare.

In my practice I care about my clients and help them through the difficult time of divorce.  My practice is full service, ranging from first time divorce, to modifications, prenuptial agreements, and issues regarding child custody.  I am also familiar with employment law, specializing in highly compensated individuals.

In his spare time, Sam enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.  They all enjoy boating, moutain biking, skiing, and traveling.  Sam also volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America, and the Everest and Troop Community Foundations.

If I have learned one thing since I began my legal career over 20 years ago, it is that people seek personalized solutions for their families.  Whether helping resolve a complex family law matter or putting together an estate plan to create a more certain future, I help my clients achieve their goals and honor their values.  As a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, I am recognized as one of the best family lawyers in the nation.  Let me put my experience to work for you and your family.. Experience Matters. Family law has been the central part of my practice since day one and along the way, I have figured out what works and what does not.  With every step taken toward the courthouse, options become more limited.  I prefer to use mediation and collaborative law to address even the most complex family law matters because this allows me to find a creative solution for my clients.  Sometimes going to court is necessary and as an experienced litigator, I take a firm yet compassionate approach because judges hate theatrics and family relationships will long outlast litigation.. In addition to divorce and separation matters, I also assist clients with drafting and reviewing premarital agreements and cohabitation agreements.. Planning a Secure Future. A few years ago I added estate planning to my practice because I discovered that very few people have an estate plan but everyone needs one.  Perhaps it's because no one likes to think about death, the possibility of a serious, debilitating illness, or leaving loved ones behind is why many people put off estate planning.  I offer common sense solutions tailored to client's needs and, most importantly, peace of mind once the estate plan is in order.  Unlike some attorneys who only draft documents and leave you to figure out the rest, I walk you through every step of the planning process.  I assist clients with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives.  All of my estate planning work is performed on a fixed fee basis.  No more excuses!. Our firm's main office is in downtown Salt Lake City and we have a branch office in Park City where I also meet with clients upon request.

I've been practicing law for 13 years and am licensed in CA (inactive) and UT. I recently refocused my career on personal injury and am loving the opportunity to help people who have been hurt. I'm working with a team of top notch attorneys at Robert J. Debry and Associates. I'm a laundry-ninja and avid reader. I practice Muay Thai and love getting outside. I'm an abolitionist (see O.U.R Rescue) and try to make a difference where I can. I like crunchy peanut butter on my waffles and have a weakness for chocolate. I'm a proud father and hope that my children grow up to be better than I am. I'm fortunate to be married to the beautiful and talented Molly Bice Jackson (who you may have seen performing in various theatres, on TV, or followed on social media - she's much prettier than me). Having lost our first child Lucy in a tragic accident we started a charity (A Good Grief) to help others deal with loss. While we no longer operate the charity (raising kids is hard work) we still try to serve in our communities and look for ways to make the world a better place. I'm committed to my helping my clients and the people around me because I believe we can all improve our lives and help others to be healthier, happier, and wiser.

I work exclusively to defend physicians and hospitals in medical negligence civil litigation. I also specialize in health care regulation, such as HIPAA and the ACA.

I understand that having to hire a lawyer usually means that a person is in a tough situation.  Thus, I know that when a person hires me, they are relying upon me to give them the best opportunity to try and bring a positive outcome to the tough situation.  Accordingly, I'm aware of the trust and reliance that a client is placing in me and that motivates me to ensure that I am doing everything I possibly can to provide them the best possible representation.. I am not the cheapest lawyer out there, but I'm not the most expensive.  However, I firmly believe that when you hire me, you are getting quality assistance and giving yourself the best possible chance to get a positive result of your case.  Overall, I am confident in my ability to provide excellent representation to any client.

I started Common Law after leaving a large Salt Lake firm. My goal is to provide effective and efficient expertise in the resolution of tax and financial disputes. I have done my job when I have reduced the stress of dealing with the government and the legal system, and I have helped you find a resolution that works for you.. I’ve been practicing law for over twenty years. I have litigated numerous cases at city, county, and state tax agencies, at all of the IRS administrative levels, and at the trial court level in both the state and federal courts of Utah, courts in other states, and the United States Tax Court.. I also have substantial appellate court experience, including before the Utah Court of Appeals, the Utah Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the United States Tax Court.. Although my emphasis is tax, I have litigated cases in numerous commercial areas of law, including real estate disputes, insurance coverage disputes, corporate and contract disputes, and financial transaction disputes.. I am admitted to practice before all Utah State Courts, the U.S. District Court for Utah, the U.S. Tax Court, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. I earned an LLM in Tax from Georgetown University and my law degree from the University of Utah. I have been recognized in 2017-2021 as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the area of Commercial Litigation and Tax Law by Best Lawyers.. In my free time, I’m a telemark skier, a trail runner, and a dad with two kids and a Siamese cat.

I specialize in protecting intellectual property in chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device technologies. My experience includes U.S. and international patent preparation and prosecution, legal opinions and technology licensing. I have successfully obtained hundreds of U.S. and foreign patents for clients in a diverse range of life science technologies.

I specialize in real estate transactions, development and financing, commercial leases, landlord and tenant, guarantees (collection and defense) eviction, foreclosure, defense of challenges to trust deed foreclosures, wrongful liens, condominium and time share, real property title issues, commercial transactions, appeals and alternative dispute resolution. I have been Chairman of the Real Estate Section of the Utah State Bar, Chairman of the Environmental Control Committee, and served as a Bar Examiner for the Utah State Bar.. My real estate practice has included representing landlords, developers, and negotiating leases with Albertson’s, Inc., Wendy’s, Big 5 Sports, and others. I have represented lenders and borrowers.

I served as a Small Claims Judge Pro Tempore from 2012 to 2018. I performed this service 2-3 times per month in the Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County Justice Courts. I have practiced in the areas of family law, Hague Convention child abduction cases, criminal defense, tax controversies, and bankruptcy during the course of my career. I have tried hundreds of cases to verdict, and am a very experienced trial and appellate lawyer.. I keep abreast of changes in the law by attending continuing legal education courses inall four areas of law on a regular basis. I have appeared before judges and hearing commissioners throughout the State of Utah since 1999. I became licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia in 1991, and practiced law there for six years.  I was a member of the Virginia State Bar from 1997-2010.  I am also a member of the American Bar Association's Family Law and International Law Sections.. Regarding family law, I have been a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts for several years. This organization consists of clinical psychologists and family law attorneys and meets annually several times to discuss the best practice to deal with family law issues. I have attended several of their continuing legal education courses and regularly review their quarterly publications. I have represented scores of clients with family law matters in Utah since 1999. I have served as a private guardian ad litem in Utah. I also served as a private guardian ad litem in Washington, DC, for approximately six years.. Regarding Hague Convention child abduction cases, I have represented clients in both State and federal court on this kind of case.  The cases move quickly, and if there is a valid defense, a party can schedule a trial also very quickly.  I have found that because State court judges have more experience in child custody matters generally, the State Court is a better forum to bring these kinds of cases.  A knowledge of international law is not needed when the case is filed in the United States.. Regrading criminal law, I was appointed counsel through the federal Criminal Justice Act in Washington, DC for approximately six years, and then in Utah for approximately five years. I have represented criminal defendants in serious cases like murder, armed carjacking, distribution of controlled substances, and sexual molestation of a minor – as well as various kinds of misdemeanor charges. I have represented a client on Utah’s death row, have argued his State habeas case before the Utah Supreme Court, and petitioned for the issuance of a writ of certiorari with the United States Supreme Court on his case.. I have also argued several appellate cases before various appellate courts, i.e., the Utah Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, and the United States Tenth Circuit. I have approximately 20 published appellate opinioins, have petitioned the United States Supreme Court for the issuance of a writ of certiorari seven times, and have argued before the U.S. Tenth Circuit in Denver six times.. Regarding tax law, I worked for the IRS for approximately ten years either as a Revenue Officer, a Congressional Liaison, or as an Assistant District Counsel. I have reviewed several offers in compromise, reviewed IRS audits, and represented IRS before the US Tax Court. As a revenue officer, I was assigned scores of collection cases, and became intimately aware of the collection process – including how offers and compromises are prepared and accepted.. I believe that being well versed in these areas of law makes me a more effective advocate, counselor, and negotiator for my clients. Frequently issues arise in one are of law which involve other areas of law.. I offer a thirty minute free consultation. Please give me a call to discuss your case. I work in the Wells Fargo Building downtown and have free parking validation. Thanks.

I represent local and national companies on a wide range of issues, including employment discrimination, general compliance with state and federal law, the Americans with Disabilities Act, entity formation, and other litigation needs.

I represent individuals and businesses in a wide range of litigation matters, including business and construction disputes, products liability, natural resources, and employment. I also have experience in settlement negotiations and mediation.

I practice in the areas of water law and business litigation. I assist governmental entities, corporations, and private individuals in all aspects of water law, including water rights transactions, water rights analysis, water rights litigation, and applications with the Utah Division of Water Rights.. I also have extensive trial experience and litigate cases in both state and federal courts including complex commercial and business disputes, partnership disputes, and real estate matters.

I opened Alarcon Legal last December, prior to that I worked at Siegfried & Jensen where I managed the firm's Spanish speaking client practice group.  Throughout my legal career, I have handled hundreds of injury cases, from the very simple to the very complex, both as claims and in litigation.  My goal and commitment at Alarcon legal is to dedicate the time and effort that each client deserves.

I offer creative and efficient resolution of complex disputes and provide tailored advice for avoiding disputes before they arise.My practice includes complex commercial litigation and employment litigation. I assist and advise individual and institutional clients at the trial and appellate levels, through alternative dispute resolution, and in administrative proceedings. I am a trusted advisor to employers, in-house counsel, and HR managers on compliance with state and federal employment laws, including Title VII, FMLA, ADA, ADAAA, ADEA, non-competes, and wage and hour issues.

I love my career as a Criminal Defense Attorney.  Every day, I get to defend our Constitutional rights against an excessively punitive and discriminatory criminal "justice" system.  In our criminal "justice" system, many people are wrongfully accused, over-charged, over-punished, or simply not afforded basic human respect.  I endeavor to help my clients navigate this system.  Sometimes this requires me to show a Jury why my client is wrongfully accused.  Sometimes this requires me to show a Judge why a search, seizure, or interrogation, violated our Constitution. Sometimes this requires me to work with a Prosecutor to reach a fair and just resolution in a case.  I look forward to performing these tasks and others in order to most effectively serve the people whom I represent.. Prior to opening my own practice, I worked at the firm of Langford-Ramos and its predecessor, Langford Legal.  I also interned at the Salt Lake Legal Defender's Association, at the Utah Court of Appeals, and at the Hill Air Force Base Office of Legal Counsel.  I currently sit on the Utah State Bar's Board for the Young Lawyer's Division as the Chair of a program that provides free representation to people facing eviction and as a Committee Member for a program that provides free legal advice to Veterans.  I have been recognized as the 2018 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year and continue to volunteer through the Utah State and Federal Courts.. Prior to practicing law, I served in the United States Marine Corps and the Utah National Guard.  My experience as an Infantry Platoon Sergeant, Intelligence Sergeant, and Linguist, helped prepare me to be successful in this career.  I have been honored to represent many veterans in my practice.

I joined Robert DeBry in November 1997 after working as in house counsel for a nutraceutical company where I was in charge of FDA compliance, patent and trademark procurement, and outside litigation.. As the lead attorney for Mass Torts at Robert DeBry & Associates, I have dedicated my career to helping people that have been injured by dangerous drugs and unsafe medical devices.   My practice includes complex civil litigation, pharmaceutical and general products liability, multi-district litigation, consumer protection, personal injury, wrongful death, and class action litigation.  I have successfully represented clients in claims against pharmaceutical giants such as Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer as well as medical device manufactures Bard, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Zimmer, and DePuy.. I am actively representing clients injured by Actos, Avandia, Fosamax, Granuflo, Januvia, Nuvaring, Testosterone replacement therapies, Xarelto, Yasmine, Yaz, and Zofran.  She is also pursuing claims against the makers of Metal on Metal Hips (MOM) including Biomet M2a Magnum, DePuy ASR, DePuy Pinnacle, Stryker ABG II, Stryker Rejuvenate, Wright Medical Conserve, and Wright Medical Profemur.  In addition, I represent women that have suffered life altering consequences from failed trans-vaginal mesh products, used to treat stress urinary incontinence (leakage of urine during moments of physical activity, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise) and Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP).. I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in 1988 in Political Science and Economics.  I completed post-graduate work in Economics before attending law school.  I graduated from the University of Idaho, College of Law in 1992 and was admitted to the Utah State Bar that same year.. I am an avid equestrian.  I own Quarter Horses and am a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and serve as a board member for the Utah Quarter Horse Association.  I enjoy trail riding with my daughter and friends and attending horse shows. During the winter I enjoy watching my son compete in men’s gymnastics.

I help your business grow by protecting its most valuable assets - its ideas. I am a registered U.S. Patent Attorney practicing patent prosecution in biotechnology, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. I advise clients on all aspects of US and foreign prosecution, due diligence, freedom to operate, and patentability opinions. I have an active IP litigation practice, emphasizing cost-effective ways to advance your business interests. Call me for a free consultation..

I help companies and individuals with complicated cases and appeals.