James D. "Jim" Gilson
About James D. Gilson
James D. Gilson is a lawyer based in Salt Lake City, UT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. James D. Gilson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar
Education: University of Utah, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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