Damian C. Smith

Robert D. Vogel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Robert D. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Robert D. Vogel since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert D. Vogel is held by other lawyers.

John concentrates his practice on advising private and public entities on employee benefits and equity compensation matters for early stage private companies through mature public companies with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. From Fortune 100 companies to start-ups, John assists clients with employment agreements and creatively structuring tax-effective and practical incentive arrangements that meet business and operational goals. Incentive Plan Design: John works with groups or related...

Michael S. Anderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Michael S. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Michael S. Anderson since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael S. Anderson is held by other lawyers.

Jason Croft is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Jason practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Jason Croft since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jason Croft is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Simmons has edited and contributed articles to the Utah Trial Journal and the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section’s Products Liability Newsletter. Among his publications are articles focusing on medical malpractice verdicts, strict products liability and comparative fault, pain pump litigation, and appeals strategies at trial, to name a few. He has served on the Utah Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on Model Utah Jury Instructions since 2003 and previously se...

Jeffrey Hunt practices in the area of commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on First Amendment, media, and intellectual property law. Mr. Hunt has more than 20 years’ experience litigating complex commercial cases involving a wide variety of industries and legal issues, including copyright, trademark, and patent enforcement actions; injunctions; securities litigation; enforcement of non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure covenants for employers, foreign litigati...

Dan Jensen has been practicing natural resources law since 1988. His practice encompasses mining, water, oil and gas, public land and administrative law. Mr. Jensen focuses on transactional work involving mineral interests, water rights and public lands, acquisitions and transfers of mineral land and water rights, title and due diligence reviews, land use entitlements, and development agreements. Mr. Jensen also handles related litigation, including disputes concerning property titles and bou...

David (Dave) Tullis is a highly respected attorney practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021, he specializes in Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. This recognition reflects the high esteem in which he is held by his peers and his reputation for professional excellence. Since earning his J.D. from California Western School of Law in 2005, David has represented clients ...

Paul Barrus is a member of the firm’s business and finance group. Mr. Barrus also practices in the areas of tax and employee benefits and executive compensation, which includes advising on the tax and benefit aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Barrus also has experience designing and implementing equity incentive plans. Mr. Barrus received his Juris Doctor in 2015, graduating cum laude from Northwestern University School of Law. He received a B.S. in Political Science, cum laude, ...

David C. Castleberry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. David C. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized David C. Castleberry since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Davi...