Melissa L. Reynolds

Barton L. Gertsch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Barton L., 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 Barton L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric S. Olson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Eric S., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffery A. Balls is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Jeffery A., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffery A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cory Broadbent is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Cory, who practices law in Provo, Utah, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cory is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffry R. Gittins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Water Law. Jeffry R., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffry R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kathryn J. Steffey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Kathryn J., 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 Kathryn J. 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...

Lamont R. Richardson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Lamont R., 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 Lamont R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bentley J. Tolk is a member of the firm’s Litigation Group, with an emphasis in the areas of ERISA litigation, employment litigation, intellectual property litigation, and general commercial litigation. Mr. Tolk has represented employers, third-party administrators, and insurance companies in a wide variety of ERISA and employee benefits disputes. He has also represented national and local employers in numerous employment-related lawsuits and disputes. In addition, Mr. Tolk has represen...

Heidi E. C. Leithead is a shareholder at Parr Brown Gee & Loveless in Salt Lake City. She focuses her practice on employment law, representing employers and management in counseling and training as well as complex litigation-related issues before federal and state trial and appellate courts and administrative agencies. She has substantial civil rights and constitutional law experience in areas relating to employee policies and agreements, unlawful discrimination and harassment (Title VII,...