Parsons Behle & Latimer (Parsons) announces that once again, firm attorneys across various practices and offices in the Intermountain Region have been recognized by Mountain States Super Lawyers as some of the region’s best attorneys. In its 2026 edition, Super Lawyers named 27 Parsons’ attorneys, including three women attorneys in its “Top 50 Women” category, one attorney in its “Top 10” list, five attorneys in its “Top 100” list and seven up-and-coming attorneys as “Rising Stars.”
Parsons’ shareholders ranked in the “Top 50 Women” category are: Julianne P. Blanch (general litigation), Christina M. Jepson (employment and labor) and Juliette P. White (intellectual property litigation). These attorneys are also ranked in Super Layers’ “Top 100” list and Blanch is listed in the “Top 10” category.
Shareholders Erik A. Christiansen (securities litigation) and David S. Jensen (real estate) are also ranked as “Top 100” attorneys in Super Lawyers 2026.
Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual basis in 70 practice areas throughout the United States. Only 5% of attorneys nominated for “Super Lawyer” status are chosen, and only 2.5% of attorneys nominated for “Rising Stars” status are selected.
Parsons’ attorneys named as “Super Lawyers” across the region included: (alphabetically by office)
Boise, Idaho
Brook B. Bond, IP Litigation
Richard H. Greener, Business Litigation
David S. Jensen, Real Estate
Norman M. Semanko, Environmental
J. Kevin West, Healthcare
Helena, Montana
John E. Bloomquist, Energy & Resources
Reno, Nevada
Rew R. Goodenow, Business/Corporate
Salt Lake City, Utah
Julianne P. Blanch, General Litigation
Liz Butler, General Litigation
Erik A. Christiansen, Securities Litigation
Raymond J. Etcheverry, Business Litigation
Christina M. Jepson, Employment & Labor
Alan S. Mouritsen, Appellate
Michael Patrick O’Brien, Employment & Labor
Brian M. Rothschild, Bankruptcy: Business
Nicole Salazar-Hall, Family Law
Mark D. Tolman, Employment & Labor
Katherine E. Venti, Personal Injury Products: Defense
Juliette P. White, Intellectual Property Litigation
Zack L. Winzeler, Business Litigation
Parsons’ attorneys named as “Rising Star” honorees are (alphabetically by office):
Idaho Falls, Idaho
John E. Cutler, Appellate
Payton G. Hampton, Business/Corporate
Salt Lake City, Utah
Michael R. Brown, Real Estate
Andres F. Morelli, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
Adam D. Ott, Mergers & Acquisitions
Jazmynn B. Pok, Land Use/Zoning
Alex N. Vandiver, Business Litigation
Parsons congratulates these outstanding attorneys for this honor. To learn more about individual attorneys, visit https://parsonsbehle.com/people.
