Atty. Richard C. Terry
Richard Call Terry was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Utah in 1977.
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Richard C. Terry is a Shareholder based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Terry Jessop & Bitner. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Utah (1981) and U.S. District Court, District of Utah U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1981). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1981) and University of Utah (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Utah State Bar. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Richard Call Terry was born in Salt Lake City, Utah
- He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Utah in 1977
- He obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Puget Sound School of Law, now Seattle University, in Tacoma, Washington in 1981
- He was an associate with the law firm of Gustin, Adams, Kasting and Liapis for two years beginning in 1981, after being admitted to the Utah State Bar
- He then associated with Corbridge Baird & Christensen from 1983 to 1988
- In 1988 he became a shareholder of the firm, which position he has held ever since
- Richard has been a frequent speaker in various forums on lending issues, bankruptcy rights, collections, real property and title issues
- Over the last 25 years, he has represented banks, credit unions, leasing companies, lending institutions, title companies and underwriters in commercial real property and consumer law with a strong emphasis on creditor's rights in bankruptcy
- He has always managed a thriving collection mill involving repossessions, foreclosures and creditors' rights in bankruptcy
- The best part of this business is, without a doubt, the clients
- Richard is married to the love of his life, Karen, who, like him, is a product of the Avenues in Salt Lake City, where they continue to live
- They are the parents of five children
- Karen and Richard are avid proponents of Utah and its natural beauties
- They love hiking, all forms of biking and skiing
- Music is also a significant element of their lives
- Richard is a violinist and Karen plays the guitar
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Richard C. Terry is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Utah →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Richard C. Terry is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Utah →
Richard C. Terry is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Utah →
Richard C. Terry is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption 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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