David L. Pinkston

George W. Pratt is Of Counsel in Buchalter’s Salt Lake City office, where he has practiced law for over 40 years. Before joining Buchalter, George was a shareholder at Jones, Waldo, Holbrook & McDonough, where for many years he served on Jones Waldo’s board of directors, executive committee, and as chair of the litigation department.

Adam L. Farnsworth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Adam L., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Catherine Maness is Special Counsel in the Firm’s Salt Lake City office and a member of the Intellectual Property practice group. Ms. Maness’ practice focuses on Intellectual Property litigation, with an emphasis on patent and trademark litigation. In her legal practice, she has worked on a wide range of disputes and technical areas. She has litigated in diverse venues, including New York, California, Florida, Texas, Arkansas, Utah, and in front of the USPTO.

Mr. Kaplan is a director and shareholder of the firm. His practice focuses on white collar crime investigations and trials, internal corporate investigations, criminal tax, securities, environmental, defense procurement, and related civil and administrative proceedings.

Daniel Morath is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Daniel, who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Rose brings more than 40 years of experience in Utah water law, real estate, and local government advisement. He represents a wide range of clients, including public water suppliers, municipalities, special districts, private water companies, irrigation companies, real estate developers, and individuals in all matters related to water supply, water rights, and water law compliance. Over the course of his long career pertaining to his municipal and special district practice, Mr. Rose has g...

Christopher J. Wickstrom is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Christopher J., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alan W. Mortensen is a trial attorney at Mortensen & Milne in Salt Lake City, Utah. His practice focuses on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , representing individuals and families in complex cases involving catastrophic injuries , wrongful death , aviation accidents , trucking collisions , product liability , and insurance bad faith. Throughout his career, Alan has handled high‑stakes litigation in both state and federal courts. His work has included cases involving aviation disas...

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 ...

Robert D. Vogel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Robert D., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.