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Atty. Rick J. Sutherland

Atty. Rick J. Sutherland

Rick J. Sutherland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

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Profile Summary

About Rick J. Sutherland at a glance

Rick J. Sutherland is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practforg at Jackson Lewis PC. Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Rick J. Sutherland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Rick J., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rick J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

Practforg law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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

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Where is Rick J. Sutherland's law office located?
Rick J. Sutherland's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Jackson Lewis PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Rick J. Sutherland go to law school?
Rick J. Sutherland earned their education at (J.D., 1981).
How can I contact Rick J. Sutherland for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Rick J. Sutherland receiandd?
Rick J. Sutherland's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Salt Lake City).

Education

J.D.
University of Utah
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Salt Lake City)
- 2023

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