Atty. Kenneth Ashton

Atty. Kenneth Ashton

Kenneth Ashton is a lawyer practicing commercial agreements, commercial finance, corporate and securities and 5 other areas of law. Kenneth received a B.A. degree from University of Utah, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Kenneth Ashton at a glance

Kenneth Ashton is a Partner based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in Supreme Court of New York Supreme Court of Utah (2002), New York (2002), and Massachusetts (2004). Educated at University of Texas J.D. Texas International Law Journal University of Texas J.D. International Law Society University of Texas J.D. 2001 Member (—) and University of Utah B.A. Golden Key National Honor Society University of Utah B.A. minor in Business University of Utah B.A. cum laude University of Utah B.A. 1998 Phi Kappa Beta University of (—). Active member of Professional Memberships & Activities •State Bar of Utah •Business Section, Chair (2015-2016) •American Bar Association •Snell & Wilmer Legal Opinion Committee, Member. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kenneth Ashton is a lawyer practicing commercial agreements, commercial finance, corporate and securities and 5 other areas of law
  • Kenneth received a B.A. degree from University of Utah, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Kenneth practices at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth Ashton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth Ashton 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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Kenneth Ashton is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Utah →

International Law

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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 Kenneth Ashton

Where is Kenneth Ashton's law office located?
Kenneth Ashton's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth Ashton handle?
Kenneth Ashton focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Kenneth Ashton practiced law?
Kenneth Ashton has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Kenneth Ashton go to law school?
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Education

University of Texas J.D. Texas International Law Journal University of Texas J.D. International Law Society University of Texas J.D. 2001 Member
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University of Utah B.A. Golden Key National Honor Society University of Utah B.A. minor in Business University of Utah B.A. cum laude University of Utah B.A. 1998 Phi Kappa Beta University of
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Bar Admissions

Supreme Court of New York Supreme Court of Utah
Admitted: 2002
New York
Admitted: 2002
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2004

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