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Mr. Nixon is a shareholder in Durham Jones & Pinegar’s Intellectual Property Section. His practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, patent preparation and prosecution, trademarks and copyrights. Prior to becoming an attorney and joining D|J|P, he worked as an electrical engineer.. As an engineer, Mr. Nixon performed algorithm development, signal processing and network analysis; assisted with software design and implementation; performed technical writing for proposals, reports and user manuals; assisted with scientific research and development; and performed software development.

Mr. Lunt’s practice currently focuses on preparing and prosecuting foreign and domestic patent applications in a variety of areas. He has drafted and prosecuted patent applications in the areas of computer hardware, computer software, medical devices, fiber optic devices, automotive technologies, exercise equipment, portable touchscreen devices, semiconductor devices, RF devices and others. He regularly works with small businesses, large corporations and educational entities to provide U.S. and foreign patent filing strategies. Mr. Lunt has also developed strong relationships with many of the patent examiners at the Unites States Patent and Trademark Office, having conducted hundreds of in-person examiner interviews.

Mr. Lebrecht represents company clients primarily in the areas of corporate finance (including private placements, public offerings, and Securities and Exchange Commission and blue sky compliance), public company disclosure (including ’33 Act registrations and ’34 Act reporting requirements), and mergers and acquisitions (including asset and stock purchases and restructurings). He also represents individual directors, and boards of directors, with respect to corporate governance, fiduciary duties, internal investigations, and risk management. He practices before the SEC and FINRA on matters involving issuers, broker-dealers, and other service professionals. He has served as a director of both for-profit and non-profit entities, been named one of the Best Lawyers in America for Mergers & Acquisitions each year since 2006, presented at the SEC’s Roundtable on Microcap Securities in 2011, been named one of Orange County’s top lawyers, been active in the corporations and securities law committees of the California and Utah state bars, and maintains active blogs on securities, board, and M&A topics .

Mr. Jones is a founder of Durham Jones & Pinegar and serves on the firm’s Board of Directors. His high-energy, intense representation of his clients is unsurpassed. Mr. Jones’s practice concentrates on corporate and securities matters, although he was a dynamic litigation attorney in earlier days. He regularly represents public and private companies in a broad range of matters, including:. Mr. Jones maintains an “AV” rating with Martindale/Hubbell, which is the highest rating awarded to attorneys for professional competence and ethics.

Mr. Johanson is a shareholder at Durham Jones & Pinegar who specializes in patents, trademarks, copyright and technology law.  He chairs the firm’s Intellectual Property Section.  He provides patent-related services involving the electronics arts, especially wireless communications, computer technology, software and other technologies. He focuses on all phases of intellectual property management, including domestic and foreign patent procurement, post-issuance administrative proceedings, portfolio management, preparation of noninfringement and invalidity opinions, product clearance analysis, due diligence evaluations, and pre-litigation evaluations and strategic counseling for asserting patent rights or responding to patent infringement allegations. He provides comprehensive counseling for defending the validity of clients’ patents and challenging the validity of patents owned by clients’ competitors.

Mr. Handy is a shareholder at Babcock Scott & Babcock. He practices design and construction law. He has represented owners, architects and engineers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Handy received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2006 from Brigham Young University where he was inducted into the Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society. Mr. Handy also received a Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Brigham Young University in working on his Master’s degree, Mr. Handy worked as a consultant and engineer-in-training for a water resources engineering firm that specializes in computer modeling of groundwater, watershed, and surface water.

Mr. Gibb began his career as a Special Assistant Utah Attorney General, and then served as a law clerk for the Hon. J. Thomas Greene in the United States District Court for Utah. Mr. Gibb is a specialist in high profile litigation involving intellectual property, trade secrets, confidentiality agreements, and employment law, Mr. Gibb is consistently used by a broad group of technology, lending and banking clients.  Mr. Gibb also has extensive experience in cases representing receivers and has represented defendants in large investment fraud cases. Mr. Gibb is an expert trial lawyer in cases involving storage, maintenance and production of electronically stored information (ESI) and disputes during e-discovery, and in winning and defending motions for temporary restraining orders and injunctions. Mr. Gibb has provided pro bono services to community organizations such as the Utah Youth Soccer Association, Utah Avalanche Girls Soccer Club Foundation, Inc., AFC Apex and Clever Octopus, Inc. and has represented players and their parents in eligibility hearings before the Utah High School Athletic Association. Mr. Gibb litigates for individuals, small startups and multi-national corporations in state and federal trial and appellate courts.. Mr. Gibb joined the firm in 1992 as Durham Jones & Pinegar’s first associate. He was elected as a shareholder in 1997 and was appointed by the Firm as Litigation Section Chair for 2014-2015. He has received honors from his peers and clients including Utah’s Legal Elite as published in Utah Business Magazine, Mountain States Super Lawyers (2007-2016) and Best Lawyers in America.

Mr. Donaldson’s practice is concentrated in a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including representing clients in state and federal courts, mediation and arbitration, and all levels of appeals. He has experience representing clients in technology, construction, real property, class action, securities, corporate, employment, healthcare, insurance, franchising, intellectual property, and a wide variety of contract matters. Mr. Donaldson regularly collaborates with attorneys in diverse practice areas to deliver comprehensive quality legal services to Firm clients.

Mr. Cassell counsels clients in all areas of United States patent practice, ranging from patent procurement to opinion preparation to licensing.. He has written many patent applications in close cooperation with inventors and actively participates in the management of patent portfolios of companies. He helps clients evaluate inventions in the context of business objectives and applies his extensive prosecution experience to develop internal patent procurement strategies and procedures for clients. He routinely handles applications received from abroad in the United States, as well as filing applications in international patent offices directly and in accordance with the International Patent Cooperation Treaty. Mr. Cassell also counsels clients on patent validity and infringement. He has written numerous opinions to defend clients against charges of willful patent infringement, and has negotiated with opposing counsel about such patents. In addition, he regularly advises clients about infringement risks during the design process and has coordinated clearance studies requiring the evaluation of competitor patents. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Cassell worked as a design engineer with particular focus on industrial applications involving high temperature materials.

Mr. Aycock is a member of the firm’s litigation group. His practice includes patent, trademark, and copyright infringement actions, and trade secret, false advertising, and unfair competition cases. He also works on transactional matters such as the preparation of opinions regarding validity, infringement, unenforceability, and patentability.

Mr. Astling advises a variety of corporate and pass-through entities and individuals on federal and state tax issues, including business formations, equity compensation, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity offerings, tax accounting, tax exempt organizations, and other tax planning matters. He also represents taxpayers in IRS and state audits and administrative appeals, as well as deficiency litigation in the U.S. Tax Court.

Morgen J. Weeks, Esq. is an associate at Fabian VanCott with a practice focusing on business, tax and estate planning matters. Morgen earned his law degree from Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he was exposed to a variety of legal experiences representing start-ups in the law school's entrepreneurship clinic, spending time taking business courses at the Marriott School of Management in conjunction with law courses to learn the business considerations underlying the law, and interning with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in-house with Adobe's corporate and securities legal group.. Morgen is bullish on blockchain technology and its many possible applications. He is currently advising clients on blockchain issues, cryptocurrency tax issues, and nonprofit tax exemption issues.

Michael S. Malmborg is a shareholder of Durham Jones & Pinegar and a member of the firm’s Trust, Wills and Estate Planning and Litigation sections.. Mr. Malmborg has extensive experience representing clients with respect to tax and estate planning, asset transfer and preservation planning, probate, trust, and estate administration, guardianship, and business administration, succession, and transfer planning. Mr. Malmborg represents individuals, families, business owners, charitable foundations, and business entities in a wide variety of complex legal matters.. Mr. Malmborg also has experience representing clients in business and contract disputes, probate litigation, real estate litigation (including boundary disputes and foreclosure), collections, mechanic’s liens, and landlord/tenant disputes, in both state and federal courts.. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Malmborg served as a law clerk to Associate Chief Justice Michael J. Wilkins of the Utah Supreme Court.

Melinda Hill is an associate in Durham Jones & Pinegar’s Salt Lake City office. Her litigation practice focuses primarily on the areas of contract disputes, collections, municipal law, employment, and real property law.  She is also involved in the Real Estate Section of the firm, working mainly with lending and development.

Marshall defends his clients in the areas of insurance, construction, and complex litigation. He is grateful to be in a career that he loves, where he can be an advocate for people going through one of life’s toughest challenges: facing a lawsuit. Marshall represents developers, general contractors, and subcontractors in construction defect actions and other disputes involving horizontal or vertical construction projects. He represents people who, going about their lives, have found themselves on the other end of a life-changing (and sometimes tragic) event. Marshall also counsels insurance companies on coverage disputes and other contractual legal issues. While he can’t guarantee the outcome of a lawsuit, Marshall’s goal is to work smarter and harder to secure the best outcome possible for his clients.. Marshall believes it is important to begin with the end in mind. In fact, early on he got in the habit of reading the final chapter of a novel first so he can enjoy going back and connecting the dots from the start. Lawsuits are serious; they require a full view and understanding of the process, pitfalls, and roadblocks. Through planning and preparation, Marshall devotes himself to discovering creative, practical, and strategic solutions to the challenges both common and unique to every case.. Whether a small claims trial or a constitutional issue on appeal, Marshall assists every client with the attention and care they deserve. Marshall is a devout follower of the “sundown rule,” meaning he promises his clients a response to their calls and messages the same day they leave them. Marshall’s clients can be confident they will be kept up to date on the status of their cases and given an honest and regular evaluation of their options moving forward.

Mark J. Gregersen has been practicing law for more than twenty years and has successfully represented hundreds of clients in his legal career. Mr. Gregersen received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management – Finance from Brigham Young University, and his Juris Doctorate from J. Reuben Clark School of Law in 1988. He is admitted to the Utah State Bar and the State Bar of California, along with all Utah State courts, U.S. Court for the District of Utah, U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Utah Bankruptcy Court.

Mark Carman is a corporate transaction lawyer. He advises clients on mergers and acquisitions; private equity and venture capital transactions; debt transactions; real estate transactions; private securities offerings; investment fund formation; and various other business transaction matters.. Mark is listed in The Best Lawyers in America©, is rated by Super Lawyers, has been named a member of the Utah Legal Elite by Utah Business Magazine for numerous years, and is rated AV Preeminent by Martindalle-Hubbell.. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mark practiced as a certified public accountant.

Marji Hanson has 30 years of experience helping people understand their legal options and helping them determine if filing for bankruptcy relief is the best path through their financial challenges.. If you are searching for a new financial beginning, you have options and rights.  You can make the choice to take back the control of your finances.  Our firm offers dedicated legal services exclusively in the area of consumer bankruptcy law. We can help you regain control of your financial future. We can help you manage or even eliminate debt. In most cases, we can either work out a plan to repay the money you owe over time or completely discharge most of your bills.. Marji graduated with both a business degree and her law degree from the University of Utah.  She is a member of the Utah bar and licensed to practice in state and federal courts in Utah.  She has been a guest lecturer for the family law and bankruptcy sections of the Utah State Bar, the Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers Forum and the National Business Institute.. Check my blog for information about consumer bankruptcy and find answers to frequently asked questions:. Feel free to contact us by email or by phone to discuss your options. Don't hesitate to ask questions to find the answers you need to move your life forward.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.