Atty. David C Richards

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.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (801) 323-5000 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David C Richards at a glance

David C Richards is a Senior Attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practforg at Christensen & Jensen A Professional Corporation. They haand 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Utah (1991), U.S. District Court, District of Utah and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (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. Actiand 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. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

Practforg law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is David C Richards's law office located?
David C Richards's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Christensen & Jensen A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has David C Richards practiced law?
David C Richards has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David C Richards go to law school?
David C Richards earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. Cum, 1984).
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David C Richards's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Utah
- 1991
B.A. Cum
University of Utah
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Utah and U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999

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