Matthew M. Pruitt

James S. Wright is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. James 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 James S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nathan Bracken is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Water Law. Nathan, 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 Nathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shawn McGarry is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Fellow in the InternationalSociety of Barristers. For more than 30 years, Shawn has focused his practice on defending health careproviders and facilities, medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers, trucking companies andproduct manufacturers. Shawn is a highly experienced trial lawyer who aggressively defends his clients in state and federalcourts and in binding arbitrations. He is also the President of Kipp & ...

Michael F. Thomson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Michael F., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dean C. Andreasen Shareholder, Director, and Management Committee Member With a background in tax and accounting, coupled with extensive domestic litigation experience, Mr. Andreasen is a top choice for clients needing estate planning or representation in family law matters. Trained as a mediator and in the collaborative law process, Mr. Andreasen was a founding officer of the Collaborative Family Lawyers of Utah. He has taught divorce and estate planning classes to other attorneys for their ...

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.

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, ...

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...

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.

Walter A. Romney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Real Estate. Walter A., 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 Walter A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.