David P. "Dave" Johnson

Justin P. Matkin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Justin P., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justin P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Clayton J. Parr is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mining Law and Natural Resources Law. Clayton J., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 1989. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Clayton J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Royce Covington is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Royce, who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Royce is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Irwin works with his clients to structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial and real estate finance transactions. He regularly counsels national and regional banks, private equity funds, hedge funds, insurance companies, and other lenders, as well as companies seeking debt financing from financial institutions. He has extensive experience representing both lenders and borrowers in connection with a wide variety of loans, including general commercial loans, acquisition loans, work...

Throughout his career, Steve Clyde has specialized in natural resources law, including oil and gas, public land law, and mining law, with a primary emphasis in water law. Mr. Clyde has represented numerous clients in the acquisition and sale of water rights, as well as in the conversion of water rights from agricultural irrigation use to domestic, municipal, and industrial use for the development of real property, particularly in the resort areas of Summit County, Utah. He has represented par...

As a founding member of Pollart Miller, Eric draws on over 20 years as practicing attorney to represent clients in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Nebraska. As litigation counsel and advisor, he supports and advocates for the interest and rights of his clients in their insurance and employment-related issues with an emphasis on defending workers’ compensation matters. Whether large national corporations or those with regional focus, Eric provides counsel to assist clients with risk assessme...

Michael Hoppe specializes in assisting clients in complex business and commercial litigation matters. He has broad experience representing clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including contract, construction, bankruptcy, and other general business disputes. He has particular expertise in construction litigation, representing both large general contractors and owners in a variety of matters in several states involving defending or pursuing claims for construction defect, del...

Austin J. Riter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. Austin J., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Austin J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practi...

Seth King is a member of the Firm’s corporate and securities group, working primarily in the areas of securities, mergers and acquisitions , commercial finance and general corporate and business law . Mr. King received his law degree in 2000, graduating magna cum laude from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, as a member of the Order of the Coif . He also received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, cum laude , from Utah State University in 1997. Mr. King was ...

Douglas C. Waddoups is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Regulation. Douglas C., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geog...