Closely Held Business Planning Law & More Attorney · Serving Salt Lake City, UT · 55+ Years Experience
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About D. Jay Curtis at a Glance
D. Jay Curtis is a Shareholder based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, employment, business, and ssd. Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1971) and University of Utah (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About D. Jay Curtis
- Mr. D. Jay Curtis is a lawyer practicing trust and estate law, probate law, closely held business planning law and 4 other areas of law
- D. received a B.S. degree from University of Utah in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
- D. practices at Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C. in Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas Explained
D. Jay Curtis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Jay Curtis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Salt Lake City.
Trusts in Salt Lake City
D. Jay Curtis is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Utah →
Probate in Salt Lake City
D. Jay Curtis is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Utah →
Employment Law in Salt Lake City
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
D. Jay Curtis is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Utah →
Business & Corporate Law in Salt Lake City
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
D. Jay Curtis is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Utah →
Social Security Disability in Salt Lake City
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
D. Jay Curtis is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Utah →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Salt Lake City
Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Salt Lake City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Salt Lake City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Salt Lake City Choose D. Jay Curtis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish D. Jay Curtis's practice in the field of trusts, probate, employment, business, and ssd.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
D. Jay Curtis brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and employment, D. Jay Curtis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Salt Lake City
A Salt Lake City-based practice means D. Jay Curtis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues D. Jay Curtis Handles in Salt Lake City
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