Atty. R. Willis Orton

Atty. R. Willis Orton

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Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (801) 355-3431 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About R. Willis Orton at a glance

R. Willis Orton is a Shareholder based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Kirton Mcconkie. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, partnership disputes, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Utah (1981), United States District Court for the District of Utah (1981), United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (1984), and United States District Court for the Northern District of California (1989). Educated at University of Utah, S.J. Quinney School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Brigham Young University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. R. Willis Orton is a lawyer practicing arbitration, commercial, alternative dispute resolution and 5 other areas of law
  • R. received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • R. practices at Kirton McConkie in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

R. Willis Orton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Willis Orton 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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Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

R. Willis Orton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Utah →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

R. Willis Orton is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 R. Willis Orton

Where is R. Willis Orton's law office located?
R. Willis Orton's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Kirton Mcconkie. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Willis Orton handle?
R. Willis Orton focuses on business, partnership disputes, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has R. Willis Orton practiced law?
R. Willis Orton has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did R. Willis Orton go to law school?
R. Willis Orton earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact R. Willis Orton for a consultation?
You can contact R. Willis Orton 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 R. Willis Orton received?
R. Willis Orton's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Utah, S.J. Quinney School of Law
- 1981
B.S.
Brigham Young University
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1981
United States District Court for the District of Utah
Admitted: 1981
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Admitted: 1989
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1991
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Admitted: 1992
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 2000

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