J. SWALLOW

Attorney at Law

 

John was elected and served in the Attorney General of the State of Utah from 2012- 2013. Previously he worked as Chief Deputy Attorney General overseeing seven civil divisions, and later as the Attorney General of Utah, where he worked with attorneys general across the United States. He also was a legislator in the Utah State House of Representatives from 1997 – 2002.

In his three terms in the State legislature, John chaired a full committee over public utilities and technology and sponsored significant legislation in the areas of taxation and property rights.

John’s clients also receive the advantage of his corporate experience as general counsel to a global, privately-held company and partner in a business litigation and transactional law firm.

This unique background in business and public service provides John broad expertise at the complicated junction of business and government. He excels with helping corporate clients in civil and government investigative matters. Indeed, John creates and executes strategies for positive client outcomes in all areas involving government, including legislation, investigations, limited permits, consumer protection, privacy and compliance.

He also efficiently manages complex corporate transactions, executive compensation and equity, mergers and acquisitions, and government contracting. He appears before myriad agencies, committees, legislatures, and local county and city governments. Such appearances cover consumer protection, privacy, licensing, permitting, land-use and establishing policy through legislation and rule-making.

John is a skilled public speaker and offers keynotes and executive/training on how to prevent and navigate destructive allegations that threaten investments in goodwill and jeopardize personal reputation.

Education

• Juris Doctorate: Brigham Young University (1990) (law review)

• Bachelor of S.: Brigham Young Unversity (1987)

Admissions

• Colorado Bar Association

• Utah Bar Association

• United States Supreme Court

Contact

Address

110 S. Regent Street, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Phone

801-347-5173

888-941-9933

Email

srinehart@vestedlaw.com

jswallow@vestedlaw.com

Sample Publications & Speeches
  • The Power of the Shield-Permanently Enjoining Litigation Against Entities other than the Debtor-A Look at In re A.H. Robins Co., May 1, 1990, Brigham Young University Law Review.
  • Becoming a Game Changer, presented as a Keynote at American Free Enterprise Success Seminar, May, 2019.
  • Great Moments Born from Opportunity, presented at several forums.
  • Ten Keys to Prevent, Prepare Against and Navigate Weaponized Allegations.
  • The Legislative Process and How it Really Works.
  • How to Win a Nomination to a State Legislative Seat.
  • Surviving False Allegations.
  • The Miracle of the US Constitution and What Constitutional Protections Grant to all Americans.
  • Dual Sovereignty and What “State’s Rights” Really Should Mean.
Representative Cases
  • Successfully represented Plaintiffs and counter defendants in a multimillion dollar breach of contract and fraud action in the Fourth District Court, for Utah County, Utah.
  • Successfully defended a life insurance beneficiary designation case involving multiple plaintiffs and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in Third District Court, for Salt Lake County, Utah.
  • Successfully obtained a preliminary injunction after a truncated mini trial for breach of the Utah Trade Secrets Act which resulted in the signing of a long term license agreement in favor of clients in Salt Lake County, Utah.
  • Negotiated and resolved an extensive use license in the e-commerce space between competitors following successful litigation involving client trade secret and non-competition protections.

(888) 941-9933

jswallow@vestedlaw.com