Salt Lake City, UT Lawyers

Medical Malpractice Law

3176 Carrigan Canyon Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84109, USA

Colin King is one of the most active and esteemed trial lawyers in Utah. As a founding member of DKOW, Colin has been instrumental in shaping the success and reputation of the firm. Beyond these notable achievements, Colin has consistently obtained multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements in personal injury and wrongful death cases. His areas of expertise extend over product liability, medical malpractice, workplace injury, and civil rights. In a recent commendation, Colin has been named 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” in The Best Lawyers in America® for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in Salt Lake City. This prestigious award is granted to the lawyer who receives the highest peer-review feedback, with only one lawyer per field and jurisdiction recognized annually. Colin has been named by The Best Lawyers in America every year since 1993, acknowledged for his exceptional work in Personal Injury Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law, and Product Liability Litigation. Colin’s national reputation as a trial lawyer is bolstered by his membership in the Inner Circle of Advocates, described by The Washington Post as “a select group of 100 of the nation’s most celebrated trial lawyers.” Membership is determined by a rigorous, invitation-only process based on experience, reputation, judicial references, and peer evaluations. He is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL), limited to 500 lawyers in the United States, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), both prestigious, invitation-only organizations. As a highly sought-after lecturer, Colin speaks regularly in Utah and nationwide on the latest developments in tort law and trial strategies and tactics. He is a member and former Utah chapter president of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an organization that exclusively comprises trial lawyers with significant jury trial experience. A native of Utah, Colin’s early years were spent herding cattle on his grandfather’s ranch in the southern part of the state. He is admitted to practice in Utah, Texas, Colorado, and Wyoming, along with numerous federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. His professional affiliations include past presidency of the Utah Association for Justice, and membership in the Utah State Bar, the Salt Lake County Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice. Colin King’s dedication, expertise, and contributions to the field of law are unparalleled. His legacy is a testament to the high standards and excellence he brings to our practice and the legal community at large.

Civil Litigation

10 Exchange Place, 11th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Area of Practice: Corporate Transaction and Commercial Litigation Colby has rejoined Jones Waldo as a litigator and business attorney who draws on his personal experience as an executive and business owner to advise clients on a variety of legal strategies. Colby customizes his legal counsel to challenges for both small and large clients, start-up or seasoned, and can work with creative billing arrangement for limited legal budgets. As a solutions based practitioner, Colby partners with clients to meet their unique business or litigation needs, including corporate formation to restructuring, venture to structured financing, property and asset creation to protection, and all manner of software and technology matters and disputes.

Insurance Law

222 Main Street, 5th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Jacob Gudenkauf has spent his career in and around the courtroom. During law school, he clerked with the Oregon Department of Justice as well as the Honorable Elizabeth Weishaupl in Colorado's 18th Judicial District. Prior to joining Resnick & Louis, Jake worked in a variety of areas of the law but always remained focused on litigation. He has experience handling complex construction disputes, professional liability claims, constitutional torts, class actions, securities litigation, coverage issues, and a variety of other civil and commercial disputes. Jacob also has handled environmental cases, specifically pertaining to environmental contractors and consultants experience, demolition including abatement, fire & water restoration, industrial maintenance/cleaning/painting, and industrial maintenance/cleaning/painting. Jacob's focus is on first seeking to understand his client's goals and story. Whether through facilitating an early resolution or pursuing a matter through trial and final judgment, Jacob always seeks to find creative solutions to the problems that face his clients and to help them to reach their goals. When not in the office, Jake enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and cheering for his beloved Colorado Buffaloes. Jacob is licensed to practice law in Colorado and Utah.

Family and Divorce Law

551 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, USA

Kara Lee Barton is the founder and managing partner of BartonWood. She is a member of the Kansas, Idaho and Utah Bars. Ms. Barton has practiced family law exclusively since 2003. She is committed to providing quality legal services to her clients in the most cost efficient manner possible. She understands that whether it is divorce, child custody, co-parent adoption, decree modification or an enforcement issue, her clients are trusting her with all they hold most dear — their assets, their homes, and their children. BartonWood (previously known as Barton Law Office) was started in 2001. For the first seven years of Ms. Barton's practice, she practiced personal injury, construction, employment, medical malpractice, and corporate defense law. Her experience in these areas of the law provides a broad foundation and interdisciplinary understanding of the many facets of litigation and unique insight into the complexity of family law cases. Ms. Barton holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Philosophy from the University of Utah. She graduated Cum Laude from Washburn School of Law where she was Executive Editor of, as well as published in, the Washburn Law Journal. She has been nominated by her peers as one of Utah’s Legal Elite. Although born in Idaho, Ms. Barton is a proud descendant of Utah Pioneers who were among the first to settle on the Wasatch Front. In addition to practicing law, she is a private pilot, an avid horsewoman, and a skier.

Criminal Defense Law

2300 W 4805 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84129, USA

Area of Practice: Family Law & Criminal Law Laura J. Fuller is an experienced trial attorney licensed in both Utah and California. Since beginning her legal career in 2008, she has represented clients in hundreds of criminal and family law matters, earning a reputation as a dedicated advocate who combines meticulous preparation with genuine compassion for the people she serves. Laura has extensive courtroom experience handling felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, including serious violent offenses, drug crimes, domestic violence cases, and sex offense allegations. She has also represented clients in a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, custody disputes, paternity actions, modifications, protective orders, adoptions, grandparent rights, and enforcement proceedings. Throughout her career, she has successfully resolved cases through negotiation, mediation, motion practice, and trial. Before returning to private practice, Laura served as a public defender, where she managed a demanding felony caseload and represented individuals facing some of the most serious charges under Utah law. Her experience includes multiple jury trials, significant motion practice, successful suppression motions, felony dismissals, and not guilty verdicts. She understands that every case has the power to change a person’s life and approaches each client with the preparation and determination their case deserves. Clients consistently praise Laura for being responsive, compassionate, and relentless in protecting their interests. Many describe her as an attorney who truly listens, communicates clearly, and never stops fighting for the best possible outcome. Her commitment to treating every client with dignity and respect has earned her numerous five-star reviews and recognition through the 2026 Avvo Client’s Choice Award. Laura believes that effective representation requires more than legal knowledge—it requires trust. She takes the time to educate clients about their options, develop practical strategies, and stand beside them through every stage of the legal process. Whether defending constitutional rights in a criminal case or helping families navigate difficult transitions, Laura is committed to providing skilled, honest, and client-centered representation. When clients hire Laura Fuller, they gain an attorney who prepares thoroughly, advocates fearlessly, and genuinely cares about achieving the best possible result.