Atty. Douglas C. Waddoups

Atty. Douglas C. Waddoups

Douglas C. Waddoups is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Regulation.

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Profile Summary

About Douglas C. Waddoups at a glance

Douglas C. Waddoups is a business, ip, m&a, construction, and securities attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Parr Brown Gee & Loveless. Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Salt Lake City) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas C. Waddoups is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Regulation
  • Douglas C., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2006
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas C. Waddoups's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas C. Waddoups 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.

Douglas C. Waddoups is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Utah →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Douglas C. Waddoups is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Utah →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Douglas C. Waddoups is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Utah →

Construction Law

Douglas C. Waddoups is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Utah →

Securities Law

Douglas C. Waddoups is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 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 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 Douglas C. Waddoups

Where is Douglas C. Waddoups's law office located?
Douglas C. Waddoups's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Parr Brown Gee & Loveless. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas C. Waddoups handle?
Douglas C. Waddoups focuses on business, ip, m&a, construction, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
Where did Douglas C. Waddoups go to law school?
Douglas C. Waddoups earned their education at (J.D., 1996).
How can I contact Douglas C. Waddoups for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas C. Waddoups 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.
What awards or recognition has Douglas C. Waddoups received?
Douglas C. Waddoups's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Salt Lake City); Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law.

Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University
- 1996

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Salt Lake City)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Salt Lake City)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Antitrust Law (Salt Lake City)
- 2017

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