Litigation

For over twenty-five years, the experienced attorneys at BTJD have handled complex litigation disputes. Our attorneys have had great success in the courtroom and in negotiations representing our client’s interests. We are confident that regardless of your situation, our attorneys can explain your options and vigorously defend your interests.

  • Represented a major university in defending against tort and constitutional claims in state and federal court. Prevailed on motion to dismiss and motion for summary judgment.
  • Represented the developer of a multimillion dollar Park City, Utah condominium development, defending against contract and negligence claims. Prevailed on motion to dismiss.
  • Represented national steel fabricator, defending against contract claim. Obtained settlement dismissal during discovery phase of case.
  • Represented tax payer in defending against a multimillion dollar federal and state tax liens. Settled case with IRS and state government for pennies on the dollar.
  • Represented former employee in prosecuting employment discrimination claims. Favorably settled case after defeating employer’s motion for summary judgment.
  • Represented parents of deceased child in wrongful death matter, obtained half-million dollar settlement without commencement of legal action.
  • Currently representing company shareholders in multimillion dollar corporate dissolution lawsuit.
  • Represented major university, defending against tort and constitutional claims, in state and federal court. Prevailed on motion to dismiss and motion for summary judgment.
  • Currently representing surviving spouse of deceased husband, prosecuting wrongful death and duralgesic patch (fentanyl transdermal) product liability claims against national drug company in multimillion dollar lawsuit.
  • Represented one of the largest HVAC contractors in the Western United States in successful defense of ADA claim, resulting in significant pro-employer legal precedent.
  • Represented heir in successful prosecution of claims to multimillion dollar estate.
  • Represented minority shareholder as substitute counsel after loss at trial and obtained seven-figure settlement.
  • Successful prosecution and defense in multiple trade secret, non-competition, and non-solicitation cases involving preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order hearings.
  • Represented seatbelt manufacturer in successful defense of multimillion dollar product liability claim.
  • Represented large health plan provider in successful defense of denial of benefit claims and ERISA claims.
  • Represented various large employers in successful defense against sexual harassment claims.
  • Represented various large homeowners associations against owners’ claims.
  • Represented pharmacists in successful defense against Fen Phen lawsuits.
  • Represented real estate developer in successful defense of foreclosure action, preserving multimillion dollar equity in development.
  • Represented multi-state electrical supply contractor and obtained successful trial verdict on payment bond claim.
  • Represented major university and obtained favorable resolution after successfully defending claims by heirs.
  • Represented homeowner and obtained arbitration award against builder after prosecuting construction defect claims.
  • Represented shareholder in closely held corporation and obtained arbitration award after prosecuting claims for breach of fiduciary duties.
  • Currently representing one the nation’s largest internet-based resellers in various legal actions.
  • Represented healthcare insured and obtained favorable resolution of bad faith denial of coverage against state’s largest health care insurer.
  • Represented real estate broker and obtained a jury trial verdict for disgorgement of commissions on million dollar property.
  • Represented homeowner and obtained a trial verdict on construction defect claims.
  • Represented commercial general contractor and obtained a trial verdict on contract dispute relating to a Park City restaurant.
  • Represented patient and obtained a successful pre-litigation settlement on a medical malpractice case involving improper installation of pacemaker.
  • Represented largest franchisee of one of the nation’s largest tax preparation services and prevailed in arbitration defending against wage claims.
  • Represented client in alienation of affections case and prevailed on appeal while setting legal precedent for new application of statute of limitations.
  • Represented multi-state pizza franchiser and successfully terminated franchisee while protecting intellectual property rights.
  • Represented real estate developer and obtained favorable resolution in multimillion dollar development after mediation.
  • Represented insured individually in excess liability claim and settled for pennies on the dollar.
  • Represented creditor in Chapter 7 bankruptcy case and recovered multimillion dollar asset after contested hearing.
  • Represented various licensed professionals (mortgage lenders, real estate brokers, doctors, etc…) and successfully defended against DOPL claims.
  • Represented various subcontractors in multiple recoveries from the Utah Residential Lien Recovery Fund.
  • Represented various homeowners in successful defense of claims via the Utah Residential Lien Restriction and Lien Recovery Fund Act.
  • Represented largest HVAC contractor in the Western United States in successful defense against multimillion dollar claims.
  • Represented software developer and obtained favorable settlement in domain name/cyber squatting dispute.
  • Represented private lender and obtained pre-judgment writ of attachment on multimillion dollar loan default.
  • Represented business owner and obtained favorable settlement in trademark infringement matter against major Asian automobile manufacturer.
  • Represented international computer manufacturer in successfully defending against multimillion dollar (claimed damages of $250 million) claim brought by local distributor.
  • Represented international, regional, and local companies in employment discrimination, non-competition, and wrongful termination suits throughout Utah and the United States.
  • Represented national company in labor arbitration matters and in matters before the National Labor Relations Board.
  • Represented insureds of national title insurance company with regard to ownership, priority of interest, and boundary disputes.