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We are proud to recognize ten Durham Jones & Pinegar attorneys that have been ranked in the 2020 Chambers USA guide. Those recognized in Utah include:

Corporate/M&A

• P. Christian Anderson
• Jeffrey M. Jones
• N. Todd Leishman
• Kevin R. Pinegar
• Russell K. Smith
• Thomas R. Taylor

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

• W. Waldan Lloyd

Environment, Natural Resources & Regulated Industries

• Brad R. Cahoon

Intellectual Property

• Larry R. Laycock

Real Estate

• Gretta C. Spendlove

The Chambers USA guide ranks the top lawyers and law firms across the United States of America. Chambers and Partners’ team of 200+ researchers asses law firms and individuals on several factors, including, client service, commercial vision and business understanding, diligence, value for money, depth of team and professional conduct.

We are honored to have talented attorneys at DJP, who are leading professionals in their field and are dedicated to providing valuable solutions for their clients.

P. Christian Anderson, Shareholder

P. Christian Anderson is a member of the firm’s Business and Finance section. Mr. Anderson’s practice focuses primarily on M&A, business and finance, private equity, securities, international law, life sciences, and other technologies. He has worked for many years in the venture capital arena, representing both investors and their portfolio companies.

Brad R. Cahoon, Shareholder 

Brad R. Cahoon is a member of the firm’s Litigation section. Mr. Cahoon’s practice focuses primarily on environmental law, including water, wireless telecom, zoning, oil and gas, mining, and real estate law. His clients have included financial institutions, land developers, manufacturers, energy companies, wireless carriers, mining companies, dry cleaners, metal recyclers, waste companies, ski resorts, ranchers, farmers, and chemical companies.

Jeffrey M. Jones, Shareholder

Jeffrey M. Jones is a member of the firm’s Business & Finance section. Mr. Jones’ practice concentrates on corporate and securities matters. He represents public and private companies in a broad range of matters, including: mergers and acquisitions, general corporate and corporate governance matters, commercial transactions, venture capital and other types of financing transactions, including private placements of debt and equity securities, preparation and filing of reports required under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and securities listings on national stock exchanges.

Larry R. Laycock, Shareholder

Larry R. Laycock is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property section. Mr. Laycock’s practice focuses on a broad range of complex, business and intellectual property litigation and he has litigated cases involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, trades secrets, false advertising, unfair competition. He also has a wealth of experience in addressing transactional matters, including licensing, contracts, intellectual property portfolio management, opinion preparation for IP matters, and strategic planning for implementation of IP enforcement and related monetization.

N. Todd Leishman, Shareholder

N. Todd Leishman is a member of the firm’s Business & Finance section. Mr. Leishman’s practice concentrates on corporate and business law with emphasis on representing sellers in sales of privately owned companies to financial and strategic buyers; acquirers in mergers and acquisitions; and companies in debt and equity financing transactions. He also frequently negotiates and drafts complex commercial contracts such as manufacturing, licensing, lending and distribution agreements. Additionally, he counsels closely held entities regarding governance matters and control disputes, and works closely with the firm’s Litigation section in connection with those matters.

W. Waldan Lloyd, Shareholder

W. Waldan Lloyd is a member of the firm’s Business & Finance section. Mr. Lloyd’s practice includes advising on ERISA and IRS compliance matters and helping plan trustees and fiduciaries in connection with plan transactions, plan mergers and spin-offs, various applications and terminations. He has more than 40-years’ experience assisting clients on the design and operation of all forms of retirement and welfare plans, including 401(k) plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plans and VEBAs, with plans ranging from those for individuals and small, closely held companies to those covering tens of thousands of employees and sponsored by publicly-traded companies.

Kevin R. Pinegar, Shareholder

Kevin R. Pinegar is a member of the firm’s Business & Finance section. Mr. Pinegar’s practice emphasizes corporate and securities law, including general corporate representation, public offerings, private placements, and mergers and acquisitions. He also has considerable experience in counseling publicly held companies on SEC compliance, disclosure matters and complex securities laws issues. He also has broad transactional experience, assisting with matters ranging from formation and early-stage venture financing to listings of publicly traded securities on U.S. exchanges.

Russell K. Smith, Shareholder

Russell K. Smith is a member of the firm’s Business and Finance section. Mr. Smith’s practice focuses primarily on representing private companies in a broad range of industries and sectors, including venture capital, life sciences, software, internet, real estate, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications and energy (including oil and gas).

Gretta C. Spendlove, Shareholder

Gretta C. Spendlove is a member the firm’s Real Estate section. Ms. Spendlove’s practice focuses on real estate, corporate law, and business transactions. Her experience includes representation of buyers and sellers in purchasing, selling, leasing, and developing real estate; creating legal entities such as joint ventures, corporations, and limited liability companies; in buying and selling businesses; and handling intellectual property issues such as trademarks and copyrights.

Thomas R. Taylor, Shareholder

Thomas R. Taylor is a member of the firm’s Business and Finance section. Mr. Taylor’s practice focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions, corporate, securities, leveraged buyouts, restructurings and recapitalizations, private placements, corporate finance, complex loan transactions, emerging growth and technology company representations, venture capital and private equity financings, technology licensing, corporate governance, and general business and corporate matters.

About Durham Jones & Pinegar

Founded in 1991, Durham Jones & Pinegar is a law firm headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm provides services in the areas of bankruptcy, mergers and acquisitions, creditors' rights, securities law, employee benefits, commercial litigation, real estate, tax, estate planning, and intellectual property. Durham Jones & Pinegar caters to sectors like energy, healthcare, media, information technology, agriculture, public, and private companies as well as to individuals. Learn more at dentons.com/djp