University Attended:
Ricks College, A.A., 1977; Brigham Young University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1978; Brigham Young University, B.A., cum laude, 1978
Law School Attended:
Brigham Young University, J.D., summa cum laude, 1981; Brigham Young University, J.D., cum laude, 1981
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
1981, Utah; 1990, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
Utah State Bar (Member, Needs of the Elderly Committee, 1992—2002; Chair, 1998-2000; Member, Committee on Writing Plain English Jury Instructions for Civil Cases, 2003 - Present); Federal and American Bar Associations; International Association of Defense Counsel; Utah Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute; Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America.
Birth Information:
Provo, Utah, April 6, 1955
Reported Cases:
1. Basic Research LLC v. Admiral Insurance Co., 2013 UT 6, __ P.3d __ (Coverage Dispute regarding Advertising Injury Coverage)
2. Advanced Restoration v. Priskos, 2005 UT App 505, 126 P.3d 786 (interpreting construction repair/lease provisions)
3. ClearOne Communications v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26187 (D&O liability / rescission of insurance policy)
4. Utah Power & Light v. Babcock & Wilcox, 795 F. Supp. 1074 (D. Utah 1992) (breach of warranty, design defect)
5. First Security Bank v. Banberry Crossing, 780 P.2d 1253 (Utah 1989) (alleged lawyer/trustee malpractice)
6. Birkner v. Salt Lake County, 771 P.2d 1053 (Utah 1989) (alleged social worker malpractice)