Atty. D. Russell Wight

Atty. D. Russell Wight

D. Russell Wight is a lawyer practicing business law, civil litigation, health care contracts and 4 other areas of law.

Riverton Riverton 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About D. Russell Wight at a glance

D. Russell Wight is an Intermountain Healthcare based in Riverton, Utah. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, workers comp, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Idaho (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Idaho (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997), and Utah (2009). Educated at University of Idaho (J.D., 1979) and University of Utah (B.S., 1977). Serands clients in Riverton, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • D. Russell Wight is a lawyer practicing business law, civil litigation, health care contracts and 4 other areas of law
  • D. received a B.S. degree from University of Utah in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • D. practices in Riverton, UT

Practice Areas Explained

D. Russell Wight's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Russell Wight handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

D. Russell Wight is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Utah →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

D. Russell Wight is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Utah →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

D. Russell Wight is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Utah →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

D. Russell Wight is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Utah →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

D. Russell Wight is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Utah →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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 Riverton 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about D. Russell Wight

Where is D. Russell Wight's law office located?
D. Russell Wight's law practice is located in Riverton, Utah. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D. Russell Wight handle?
D. Russell Wight focuses on business, workers comp, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has D. Russell Wight practiced law?
D. Russell Wight has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did D. Russell Wight go to law school?
D. Russell Wight earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact D. Russell Wight for a consultation?
You can contact D. Russell Wight directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Idaho
- 1979
B.S.
University of Utah
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Idaho
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of Idaho
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
Utah
Admitted: 2009

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