Commercial litigation practice with emphasis on contract and real estate matters.

Member of the Advocacy Group in the Salt Lake City, Utah office of Dorsey & Whitney LLP, an international business law firm. Specialized in business litigation, including securities and derivative litigation, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, contract disputes, business torts, and real estate matters. Significant experience in transactional matters, including negotiating and documenting commercial real estate sales agreements and leases, development agreements, corporate contracts, and… Show more Member of the Advocacy Group in the Salt Lake City, Utah office of Dorsey & Whitney LLP, an international business law firm. Specialized in business litigation, including securities and derivative litigation, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, contract disputes, business torts, and real estate matters. Significant experience in transactional matters, including negotiating and documenting commercial real estate sales agreements and leases, development agreements, corporate contracts, and business formation documents. Show less

Civil litigation practice with boutique law firm. Emphasis in civil rights and real property issues, including real estate development disputes, zoning, eminent domain, and environmental issues, as well as general contract issues.

General corporate practice in legal department of international manufacturer and marketer of computer peripherals, storage media, and software. Primarily supported sales and marketing departments, including review and negotiation of sales contracts, resolution of related disputes, and review of marketing promotions. • Reviewed, negotiated and finalized contracts with over 40 U.S. retailers, international distributors and international original equipment manufacturers, including AOL… Show more General corporate practice in legal department of international manufacturer and marketer of computer peripherals, storage media, and software. Primarily supported sales and marketing departments, including review and negotiation of sales contracts, resolution of related disputes, and review of marketing promotions. • Reviewed, negotiated and finalized contracts with over 40 U.S. retailers, international distributors and international original equipment manufacturers, including AOL, Tech Data, Ingram Micro, Apple, Best Buy, Dell, and IBM.• Developed standard forms, policies and procedures governing sales to U.S. retailers, U.S. integrators, and international distributors. • Reviewed and approved marketing program documentation for promotions in North and South America, including rebates, sweepstakes and price reductions.• Prosecuted and settled $2 million collection action against Arizona manufacturer using outside counsel. • Designed, implemented and managed corporate records retention program.• Reviewed and revised corporate ethics and compliance policies in cooperation with Human Resources Dept. and Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors.• Trained company personnel on issues such as records retention, Robinson-Patman Act compliance, and FTC Mail Order Rule. Show less

General litigation practice with mid-size private law firm. Engaged in all phases of commercial loan and lease litigation, real and personal property foreclosures, and exercise of creditors’ remedies, as well as complex medical malpractice, personal injury and civil rights actions. Documented commercial and individual loan workouts and represented creditors and trustees in bankruptcy cases and related proceedings.