Thomas J. Burns

Mr. Burns is a shareholder with the firm’s Salt Lake City office. He is a member of the Litigation Section and Family Law Group. He is also a member of the Family Law, Litigation, and Appellate sections of the Utah State Bar. Mr. Burns has more than 10 years legal experience, including five years clerking for the Honorable William A. Thorne of the Utah Court of Appeals prior to entering private practice. His practice focuses on litigation, family law and appeals.

Education

University of Utah, S. J. Quinney College of Law - J.D. (2000)

  • Traynor Moot Court Competition (1998-1999)
  • Trial Advocacy Competition (1999)

University of Utah - B.A., History; B.S., Economics (1996)

Prior Professional Experience

  • Law Clerk, Honorable William A. Thorne, Utah Court of Appeals

Professional and Civic Activities

  • Member, Utah Minority Bar Association (2000-2005); Participating Member, UMBA Mentoring Committee; Elected Secretary, Executive Council (2002-2003)

Representative Cases/Deals

  • Gilbert Development Corp. v. Wardley Corp., 246 P.3d 121
  • Wadsworth Lake Park, LLC v. Spillman Technologies, Inc., 2010 UT App210
  • Wilkinson v. Washington City, 230 P.3d 136
  • Bryner v. Bryner, 2009 UT App 217
  • Peterson & Simpson v. IHC Health Services, Inc., 217 P.3d 716
  • Ashton v. Learnframe, Inc.
  • Innerlight, Inc. v. Matrix Group, LLC, 214 P.3d 854
  • Kunzler v. Kunzler, 190 P.3d 497
  • Kenny v. Rich, 186 P.3d 989
  • Glew v. Ohio Sav. Bank, 181 P.3d 791
  • Sill v. Sill, 164 P.3d 415
  • Carsten v. Carsten, 164 P.3d 429
  • Carsten v. Carsten, 2006 UT App 275