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Kirton McConkie is proud to be 282nd on the Law360 400 list of largest US law firms with 151 attorneys and 89 partners.

Kirton McConkie is pleased to announce 44 of its attorneys in 14 categories were selected as Utah Business magazine's Utah Legal Elite for 2018. 

Kirton McConkie is pleased to announce 26 lawyers in 26 different legal categories were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2017-2018. This distinction is the most esteemed in the entire legal profession, recognizing only the top 4 percent of attorneys in the country. Click title to see the attorney list.

TAGLaw recognized as one of the preeminent legal networks and alliances in the world.

Kirton McConkie is pleased to announce 36 of its attorneys in 12 categories were selected as Utah Business magazine's Utah Legal Elite for 2017. 

Over the past decade, Kirton McConkie has experienced tremendous growth and nearly doubled in size. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our strong roots and our talented attorneys who individually and collectively contribute to our success. Special thanks to Elaine C. Young, R. Gary Winger, Adelaide Maudsley, Cameron M. Hancock and Loyal C. Hulme who are featured in this article. And, a tremendous thank you to each of our clients who give us the opportunity to meet their legal needs.

Kirton McConkie is pleased to announce two firm Associates have been elected as Shareholders: 

Kirton McConkie is please to announce Managing Intellectual Property has recognized the firms for its Intellectual Property practice and naming three of the firm's attorneys as 2016 IP Stars.

Kirton McConkie is pleased to announce 32 of its attorneys were selected as Mountain States Super Lawyers for 2016.

Kirton McConkie is pleased to announce 32 of its attorneys in 12 categories were selected as Utah Business magazine's Utah Legal Elite for 2016. 

Kirton McConkie is pleased to announce three firm Associates have been elected as Shareholders: Tyler L. Buswell, Alexander N. Pearson, Brian D. Tucker.

Kirton McConkie was ranked as a Utah Tier 1 law firm for 2016 by U.S. News & Best Lawyers. Five practice areas were recognized: bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization law, commercial litigation, construction litigation, real estate and tax.

R. Willis Orton, Christopher S. Hill, and Ryan B. Frazier, all shareholders of Kirton McConkie, recently returned from attending the international conference of TAGLaw held on October 26-28, 2015 in Santa Monica, California.

The Utah Court of Appeals issued an opinion on September 11, 2015, affirming the dismissal of claims brought by a junior lienholder against a senior lienholder which had previously successfully foreclosed on a deed of trust (Capri Sunshine, LLC v. E&C Fox Investments, LLC, 2015 UT App 231).

Kirton McConkie is a proud donor to the construction fund along with several firm attorneys for the new University of Utah College of Law building. Click title to read more.

Kirton McConkie is pleased to announce 24 lawyers in 24 different legal categories were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2016. This distinction is the most esteemed in the entire legal profession, recognizing only the top 4 percent of attorneys in the country. Click title to see the attorney list.

Kirton McConkie client, Ski Butlers, was recently ranked in the top 5000 fastest growing companies in the United States by Inc. magazine. Click title to read more.

Kirton McConkie adoption attorneys Larry Jenkins and Lance Rich brought a contentious adoption case to a successful close.The Utah Supreme Court upheld a district court’s denial of a motion by a putative father to intervene in an adoption proceeding. Click title to read more.

Kirton McConkie employment attorney Robert McKinley recently settled a claim for a chain of Mexican restaurants.

Kirton McConkie PC has bolstered its new, European Markets practice in Salt Lake City with a former Ballard Spahr LLP partner who is experienced in mergers and acquisitions, securities and EB-5 matters and regularly advises clients on European transactions. 

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the City of Ammon’s ‘School Emergency Screencast Application’ as the winner in its National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) Ultra-High Speed Apps: Using Current Technology to Improve Criminal Justice Operations Challenge. Click title to read more.

Kirton McConkie client, Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, named David Vincent As President And CFO. To read more, click here.

Kirton McConkie client, Kneaders, was highlighted in Franchise Times for its rapid, yet methodical growth. The company currently has 35 franchise units and has experienced 375 percent sales growth over the past five years. Through its franchise practice, Kirton McConkie provides Kneaders with a wide range of legal services. To read the full article, click here.

Kirton McConkie is pleased to announce 36 of its attorneys were selected as Mountain States Super Lawyers for 2015.

Kirton  McConkie is pleased to announce the firm’s Real Estate, Corporate/M&A and Energy & Natural Resources/Water practices were ranked in the annual Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers 2015. Click title to read more