Mr. Snow has engaged in a litigation practice for over 45 years, and has handled a wide variety of matters such as business disputes, professional malpractice, construction, insurance, real estate and others. Accordingly, he brings a broad background to the matters he handles. He also provides expert testimony and mediator services.
Capabilities
Biography
John Snow has been engaged in general commercial and business litigation in Utah for over 45 years, as well as maintaining an active professional practice in Nevada. In addition to general commercial litigation, Mr. Snow’s litigation practice includes extensive experience in the following areas:
- Contract and business disputes
- Construction claims, including construction defect litigation
- Professional malpractice defense
- Insurance defense and insurance coverage
- Real estate and real estate development litigation defending developers, owners, lenders and contractors
- Probate, Trust and Tax litigation including the validity of wills and codicils
During the past decade, Mr. Snow has been repeatedly recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, Utah Business Magazine and by Mountain States Super Lawyers. (See detailed rankings below under Professional Accomplishments.)
Mr. Snow is a faculty member of Lorman Education Services (https://www.lorman.com/), the National Business Institute (https://www.nbi-sems.com/) and also works with Strafford (https://www.sp-04.com/r.php?products/txgnpbhlra) to provide CLE webinars, educational and training materials for attorneys. His upcoming webinars and latest educational products can be found under the Insights heading below.
Experience
Fintech Lending Fees
Represented client in a master service agreement with a major national bank for bank liability to client for fees.
Defended Real Estate Company from Fraud Allegations
Represented a real estate agency of Keller Williams being sued by a purported purchaser of real estate for breach of the duty of care and fraud in the handling of a transaction with a claim in excess of $800,000. Damages against the client were reduced to $12,500 – less than the settlement offer, while the seller was assessed damages and punitive damages in excess of $750,000, some portion of which will be trebled.
Commercial
Mr. Snow has actively represented parties in litigation involving real estate and real estate development. An example of cases handled by Mr. Snow include: DeMarco v. LaPay, 2009 U.S. Dist. Lexis 107282 (D. Utah 2009); Prosper Inc. v Innovative Software Technologies, 2006 U.S. App. Lexis 16650; Sierra Wholesale Supply v. Radiant Technologies, Inc., 2005 Ut. App. 540, cert. den. 2006 Utah Lexis 113; Prosper, Inc. v. Innovative Software Techs., 188 Fed. Appx 703 (10th Cir. 2006); Strotek Corp. v. Airline Transportation Association, 2002 Lexis U.S. App. 17730 (9th Cir. 2002), Kelley v. Leucadia Financial Corp., 846 P.2d 1238 (Utah 1992); Richardson v. Schaub, 796 P.2d 1304 (Wyo. 1990).
Accomplishments
Academic
Arizona State University (J.D., cum laude, 1973)
Comment Editor, Arizona State Law Journal (1971-73)
Brigham Young University (B.A.,1970)
Professional
2021-2024 - Designated by the Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate
2024 - Designated “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America in Legal Malpractice Law-Defendants, Litigation-Real Estate
2022 - Recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award - National Business Institute
2020 – Designated by The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
2019 – Designated “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America in Construction Law
2018 – Designated “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America in Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
2017 – Designated “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America in Litigation – Banking and Finance
2016 – Designated “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America in Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
2013 – Designated by The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
2012 – Designated by The Best Lawyers in America as “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation, Real Estate
2011 – Designated “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America in Construction Law
Designated in Utah Business Magazine’s “Utah Legal Elite” in the specialties of Civil Litigation and Construction Law.
Designated as a “Super Lawyer” in Mountain States in Super Lawyer Magazine in the area of Business Litigation and a “Top Lawyer” in Professional Liability Defense.
Associations
Professional
Member, Utah State Bar
Member, Litigation Section of the Utah State Bar
Member, Construction Law Section of the Utah State Bar
Member, State Bar of Nevada
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Litigation Section
Member, Character and Fitness Committee of the Utah State Bar (2001-2011)
Member, Ethics Advisory Opinion Committee, Utah State Bar (2009-Present)
Chair, Ethics Advisory Opinion Committee, Utah State Bar (August 2011–Present)
Member, Ethics & Discipline Committee of the Utah Supreme Court (2004)
Member, Model Jury Instruction Committee for the State of Utah, Commercial Transactions Subcommittee
Member, United States District Court for Utah, Technology Advisory Committee
Member (as a practicing attorney), 1975 Board of Editors, Brigham Young University Law Review
Community
Member, Professional Services Credentials Committee, Urban Central Region, Intermountain Health Care (Hospital System, 2006-2012)
Member, Board of Trustees of the Urban Central Region, Intermountain Health Care (2006-2012)
General Counsel and Member of the Board of Directors for Hot August Nights, Inc., Reno, Nevada, from 1995-1999
Member, Board of Directors of Hidden Valley Country Club, Salt Lake City, 1988-1990, 2001-2002, 2005-2007, President 2007
Insights
Presentations
Top 10 Mistakes in Business Contracts
Evidence Admission and Exclusion Made Simple
Real Estate Transactions 2023
Understanding Subcontracting Notices and Consents
Advanced Contract Drafting: Controlling Liability
Cross Examination Preparation and Techniques
Legal Ethical Issues
Ethical and Financial Implications of Ignoring Conflicts of Interest
Utah Real Estate Transaction Documents A-Z, National Business Institute Presentation
Indemnification Provisions 101: Drafting, Negotiating, Common Mistakes
Construction Disputes and Litigation: Start to Finish
Legal Ethics: New Case Law and Changed Rules
Litigating Civil Cases in Utah from Start to Finish
Construction Contracts 2021
Credentials
Licensed
Utah
Nevada
U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Education
Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
