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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...

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...

Clayton J. Parr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mining Law and Natural Resources Law. Clayton J. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Clayton J. Parr since 1989. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Clayton J. Parr is held by other lawyers.

Eric Babych has prepared and prosecuted patent applications on a global scale for over a decade. He also manages large-volume patent estates and coordinates prosecution strategies worldwide. Eric works thoroughly and efficiently to understand his clients’ innovations as well as the commercial goals behind the innovations. Representing clients who are faced with domestic and overseas business challenges, Eric’s international experience and perspective support him in offering action...

Jon L. Bills is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Jon L. practices law in South Jordan, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Jon L. Bills since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jon L. Bills is held by other lawyers.

David (Dave) Tullis is a highly respected attorney practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021, he specializes in Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. This recognition reflects the high esteem in which he is held by his peers and his reputation for professional excellence. Since earning his J.D. from California Western School of Law in 2005, David has represented clients ...

Marc T. Rasich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Marc T. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Marc T. Rasich since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Marc T. Rasich is held by other lawyers.

Ed is proud to be a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Holding the highest-available AV rating from noted attorney-rating service Martindale-Hubbell, Ed has been named by The National Trial Lawyers Association to its Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Utah and Top 10 Aviation Lawyers, is named in the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC), has been selected as a Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer, and for years has b...

James L. Ahlstrom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Litigation - Real Estate. James L. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized James L. Ahlstrom since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James L. Ah...

Robert McConnell is a member of the firm’s transaction and real estate practice groups and has substantial experience in commercial financing transactions representing lenders, borrowers and developers. Mr. McConnell represents clients undertaking a wide variety of commercial and residential real estate development activities, including residential, retail and office condominium developments, low-income housing projects utilizing tax credit financing, subdivision and mixed-use community...