Utah 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.

Personal Injury Law

623 East Fort Union Blvd., Suite 108, Midvale, UT 84047

George T. Waddoups has practiced law since 1982. Born and raised in Brigham City, Utah, George has enjoyed practicing law in the state of Utah because of the deep sense of community he feels for Utahans. George has always been involved with the community, whether teaching high school seminary or coaching baseball, basketball or soccer. He is motivated by his sense of civic and community responsibility. George has often spoken to high school civics and history classes. After graduating from the Utah State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Pre-law, as well as a minor in Economics, he pursued a Juris Doctorate from Memphis State University. George has always felt that education is a high priority and has instilled that in his five children. Two of his five children, Riley and Michelle Waddoups, both practice law. George has represented many people over the years, recovering over $300 million dollars for his clients in settlements and verdicts, and has reached numerous seven and eight-figure settlements. One of George’s most notable cases involved a trucking accident, which resulted in a wrongful death. George’s client was traveling on the highway, when a semi-truck made a left turn in front of him. He had little time to react, and the impact of the incident killed him. The jury reached a verdict in the case and awarded George’s client and gave his family $58.5 million dollars. This was a major relief to the victim’s family to help for future expenses that would come as a result of losing their father. George is a member of numerous legal organizations. George is rated by his peers and has been nominated a Super Lawyer for ten years, and Legal Elite for many years. Over his thirty-nine years of practice, George has been recognized nationally for his work. George has also been recognized as one of the The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, an award that recognizes an attorney’s success in preserving justice for all. George is also part of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top 1%. George has worked tirelessly in advocating for his clients’ relief through getting justice and obtaining fair compensation from insurance companies. Through donating his time and money, George has shown a devoted sense of community. He has regularly contributed to numerous charities. George enjoys spending time with his five children at Bear Lake, where they like to boat and spend time outdoors. George also enjoys cruising around on his Harley motorcycle, exploring the Midwest.

Wills and Trust Law

1309 W South Jordan Parkway, Suite 140, South Jordan, UT 84095

Greg Hawkins is a lawyer who is also an Accredited Estate Planner and Trust Specialist (Accredited by the national Association of Estate Planners and council, which is approved and recognized by the American Bar Association.) He has been preparing Trust Centered Estate Plans for over 33 years. He has helped thousands of clients with their Estate Planning needs. ? He has written several books including two for lawyers about Trust Centered Estate Planning and numerous published Articles. ? He has been nationally recognized and inducted into Lawyers of Distinction for Excellence in Wills and Trust law. He has also been inducted in Americas Top 100 Attorney and top Attorneys of North America. ? He has taught financial professionals on the subject of Trust Centered Estate Planning from New York Life, Met Life, ING, Beneficial Life and agents of State Farm, Farmers Insurance and Farm Bureau about Trust Centered Estate Planning. ? Gregory P. Hawkins is a published, recognized, experienced and honored Trust Centered Estate Planning lawyer.

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.