Atty. J. Keith Adams

Atty. J. Keith Adams

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Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 50 yrs experience 50 year
Call (801) 323-5000 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About J. Keith Adams at a glance

J. Keith Adams is a Partner based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Stoel Rives LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Utah U.S. Tax Court (1976). Educated at Harvard University Law School (J.D., 1976) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. J. Keith Adams is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, income taxation, charitable giving and 2 other areas of law
  • J. received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • J. practices at Stoel Rives LLP in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

J. Keith Adams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Keith Adams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

J. Keith Adams is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Utah →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

J. Keith Adams is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Utah →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

J. Keith Adams is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 J. Keith Adams

Where is J. Keith Adams's law office located?
J. Keith Adams's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Stoel Rives LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Keith Adams handle?
J. Keith Adams focuses on probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has J. Keith Adams practiced law?
J. Keith Adams has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did J. Keith Adams go to law school?
J. Keith Adams earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact J. Keith Adams for a consultation?
You can contact J. Keith Adams 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 J. Keith Adams received?
J. Keith Adams's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University Law School
- 1976
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Utah U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1976

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