J. Jeffrey "Jeff" Gunn

Kathleen W. Toth is a member of the law firm of Manning Curtis Bradshaw & Bednar with a practice in employment law and employment litigation. She advises clients regarding federal and state employment laws, and she represents several major state and national employers. She has been included in Utah's Legal Elite since 2004. Ms. Toth has litigation experience in areas involving employment contracts, non-competition and severance agreements, employee privacy issues, all Title VII protected ...

Craig Parry has a diverse litigation practice with a particular emphasis in technology, intellectual property (including patent, trademark and copyright infringement), unfair competition, Japanese corporate law, non-compete and trade secret cases and other complex litigation. He also advises and assists regional, national, and international clients in developing, obtaining, utilizing and protecting their intellectual property assets by negotiating and drafting licensing, distribution, joint v...

Spencer W. Romney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Spencer W., 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 Spencer W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael S. Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Michael S., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey P. Steele is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Jeffrey P., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan R. Schofield is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Jonathan R., 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 Jonathan R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jon L. Bills is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Jon L., 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 Jon L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edwin C. “Ted” Barnes graduated from Utah University School of Law in 1978 and began a notable legal career, starting with the privilege of serving the Honorable Judge Bruce Jenkins as his first law clerk. Following his judicial clerkship, Ted joined the firm in January 1980 and he has been associated with the firm ever since. Ted has played a pivotal role in the management of our firm, he served on that committee and as an officer of the firm for 35 years. In addition to his cont...

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, ...

Kent Collins has extensive tax planning experience counseling high net worth clients and small to mid-sized businesses. Mr. Collins is also experienced in the area of aviation law, having worked as in-house General Counsel for Morris Air. He is currently counsel for SkyWest, Inc. Mr. Collins has taught classes at the Brigham Young University Law School on Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning, is a past Chair of the Tax Section of the Utah State Bar, and is admitted to practice before the Unite...