Atty. David C Richards
Practice Areas: Water Law, Governmental Defense, Commercial Litigation, Tort Defense, National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Courts: Admitted 1991, Utah, U.S. District Court, District of Utah and U.S.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Salt Lake City, UT · 35+ Years Experience
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About David C Richards at a Glance
David C Richards is a Senior Attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Christensen & Jensen A Professional Corporation. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, zoning, and construction. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of Utah and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1991), Utah (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1996), and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1991) and University of Utah (B.A. Cum, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Utah State Bar American Bar Association Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys American Law Firm Association Bar of the United States Court of Federal Claims. Serves clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David C Richards
Practice Areas
- Water Law, Governmental Defense, Commercial Litigation, Tort Defense, National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Courts: Admitted 1991, Utah, U.S
- District Court, District of Utah and U.S
- Court of Federal Claims
- 1996, U.S
- Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
- 1999, U>S> Supreme court
Memberships
- Utah State Bar
- American Bar Association
- Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys
- American Law Firm Association (Member, Construction Law Practice Group)
- Born Ogden, Utah Reported Cases: Blackner v
- UDOT and Town of Alta, 48 P.3d 949 (Utah 2002)
- Lyon v
- Burton, 5 P.3d 616 (Utah 2000)
- Steenblik v
- Lichfield, 906 P.2d 872 (Utah 1995)
- de Villiers v
- Utah County, 882 P.2d 1161 (Utah App. 1994)
- Dubois v
- Grand Central, 872 P.2d 1073 (Utah App. 1994)
- Salt Lake City v
- Big Ditch Irrigation Co., 258 P.3d 539 (Utah 2011)
- Doyle v
- Lehi City, 2012 UT App 342
- ISLN 901490283
Practice Areas Explained
David C Richards's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David C Richards handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Salt Lake City.
Wrongful Death in Salt Lake City
David C Richards is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Utah →
Personal Injury in Salt Lake City
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David C Richards is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.
David C Richards is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Utah →
Land Use & Zoning in Salt Lake City
David C Richards is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Utah →
Construction Law in Salt Lake City
David C Richards is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 David C Richards
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 David C Richards's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, business, zoning, and construction.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David C Richards brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in U.S. District Court, District of Utah and U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Utah, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, David C Richards can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and business, David C Richards 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 David C Richards 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 David C Richards Handles in Salt Lake City
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