Gary R. Thorup is a Shareholder at Durham Jones & Pinegar. For more than thirty years, Mr. Thorup's practice has focused on federal, state and local taxation, administrative law and government affairs.

Mr. Thorup is a frequent speaker/presenter at local and national tax-related conferences. He has authored articles and made numerous presentations related to his practice areas. He most recently spoke on administrative law issues at the 2011 Utah Bar Convention.

He has also served on and chaired numerous practice-related and community service boards including his current service as the immediate Past Chair of the National Association of State Bar Tax Sections, an ABA Tax Section liaison organization, and as a member of advisory boards for the Univeristy of Utah’s College of Social and Behavioral Science and College of Science.

Education

New York University - LL.M., Tax (1983)

University of Utah, S. J. Quinney College of Law - J.D. (1980)

University of Utah - B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude (1977)

Admitted to Practice

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • Utah

Prior Professional Experience

  • Partner, Holme Roberts & Owen LLP

Professional and Civic Activities

  • Listed in “Legal Elite” (2004-2011) and Mountain State Super Lawyers (2011)
  • Registered Utah Lobbyist
  • Former Chair and Current Board Member, National Association of State Bar Tax Sections (2007-present)
  • Member, Utah Air Travel Commission (2005-2007)
  • Former Chair and Board Member, Salt Lake County Center for the Arts Advisory Board (1996-2006)
  • Former Chair of Utah Bar Sections:
    • Administrative Law Section (1995-2011)
    • Nonprofit Law Section (2006-2007)
    • Tax Section (2004-2005)
    • International Law Section (1998-1999)
  • Former Chair and Council Member, Sugarhouse Community Council (1986-1993)
  • Member, Salt Lake City Mayor’s Baseball Advisory Task Force (1992-1993)
  • Former Co-chair and Member, Property Tax Task Force of the Utah Tax Review Committee (1986-1993)