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Often referred to as the “Crossroads of the West,” Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah and the state’s most populous city, has also become a hub for business. Appearing on list after list of top-performing cities in the US, Salt Lake City’s economy is remarkably stable, thanks to both its forward-thinking, business-friendly policies and homegrown capital investment. Additionally, its population has become increasingly diverse. Since 2010, migration from other countries has accounted for 41 percent of Utah’s inbound growth. Additionally, Utah ranks second in the nation in its citizens’ support for LGBTQ non-discrimination protections, according to a poll by the Public Religion Research Institute.

Salt Lake City ranks among the top US states for business and personal income growth, family prosperity and quality of life.  According to the most recent Hachman Index, Utah leads the nation in economic diversity, and Forbes has listed Utah as the “top state for business” five times in the past ten years.

The lawyers in Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar’s Salt Lake City office offer a broad mix of legal services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, public and private companies, and educational and charitable organizations. Our lawyers have handled complex business and finance transactions, banking-related matters and commercial litigation, as well as intellectual property, bankruptcy, real estate, tax, estate planning, employment, family law, and immigration matters, among other areas.

Salt Lake City-based lawyers have been recognized in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and Chambers High Net Worth Guide, honored as “Lawyers of the Year” in The Best Lawyers in America, named to the Mountain States Super Lawyers list and included in Utah Business’s Legal Elite.

Recognition

Dentons recognized among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in 2025 rankings

November 7, 2024

Dentons’ US Region has been honored with 410 rankings in the latest U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” survey, highlighting the Firm’s dedication to legal excellence and exceptional client service.

Dentons recognized by Best Lawyers in America in 2022 rankings

August 19, 2021

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, announces its recognition by Best Lawyers in America in the 2022 edition of the highly regarded publication. The ranking includes 676 lawyers, seven of whom are featured on the list for the first time, 42 who were named “Lawyer of the Year” in their practice areas and 148 who were named “Ones to Watch.”

Dentons’ Gary R. Thorup named Tax Practitioner of the Year by the Utah State Bar

June 10, 2021

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, announces today that Shareholder Gary R. Thorup has been named Tax Practitioner of the Year by the Utah State Bar. 

 

Insights

NASAA’s New Franchise Questionnaire and Acknowledgment Policy

December 7, 2022

Many franchisors in the U.S. include a series of acknowledgments within the franchise agreement and/or a franchisee questionnaire that can later serve as a disclaimer of liability in disputes related to alleged fraud or misrepresentations during the offer and sale of a franchise.

News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar Elects 2025 Board of Directors

January 27, 2025

Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar shareholders have elected the following nine lawyers to the Firm’s Board of Directors to serve a one year term: Bradley Cahoon, Ashley Gregson, Rick Guerisoli, Jeffrey Jones, Larry Laycock, Todd Leishman, Joshua Little, Sarah Matthews and Matthew Orme.

Government Dismisses All Charges Against Carter Lane Lucas, client of Dentons, in COVID-19 Relief Case

November 25, 2024

On Friday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah dismissed all charges against Carter Lane Lucas, concluding a comprehensive investigation into allegations relating to federal COVID-19 relief funds.

Dentons Advises The Alaska Club and Partnership Capital Growth in Recapitalization Transaction

October 30, 2024

The Firm represented client Athletic Club Holdings, Inc. ("The Alaska Club" or "TAC"), in a strategic debt investment by Backcast Partners in support of the recapitalization and growth of TAC.

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