About Jonathan
Jonathan Schofield is a seasoned trial lawyer at Parr Brown Gee & Loveless in Salt Lake City, Utah. He joined the Utah State Bar in 1998, beginning a distinguished professional legal career. The company, positioned at one hundred and one South 200 East, Suite seven hundred, specializes in a selection of legal matters, including commercial litigation, insolvency, and competition law. Schofield's talent spans more than one regions, reflecting his numerous practice that includes enterprise, contract, coverage, employment, highbrow estate, actual property, bankruptcy, and multi-level advertising disputes. His academic credentials are impressive — Schofield earned his J.D. from Brigham Young University in 1998, graduating magna cum laude. During his time at law school, he served as Lead Articles Editor for the BYU Law Review, a knowledge that developed his legal writing and analytical skills.
Prior to acquiring his Juris Doctor, he completed a B.F.A. in Industrial Design from Brigham Young University in 1995. This special background in design complements his legal practice, especially in cases involving highbrow property and business disputes. After law school, Schofield served as a clerk for Chief Judge Dee V — Benson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah from 1999 to 2000. This clerkship provided him with invaluable insights into federal court procedures and the details of litigation. Before becoming a member of Parr Brown in 2004, he practiced regulation for five years with LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae, a prominent New York City-primarily based company.
His knowledge consists of representing each plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts, effectively attempting cases in Utah and California. Notably, Schofield has represented individuals harmed by utility-triggered fires, recovering hundreds of thousands of dollars for clients affected by such incidents. His work in mass civil wrong, wrongful death, and critical personal injury cases showcases his commitment to advocating for those in need. Additionally, he served as an assistant adjunct professor at Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School, teaching debtor and creditor regulation for four years along former bankruptcy judge Ralph Mabey. This position reflects his commitment to educating the subsequent generation of lawyers. Schofield has acquired several accolades throughout his career.
He holds the attorney rating service AV Preeminent Rating, the very best rating in both legal ability and moral standards. He has been recognized in The leading attorneys list in America editions for commercial litigation and coverage regulation and is regularly featured in Utah Business mag's Legal Elite for civil litigation. Outside of his legal practice, Schofield enjoys spending time together with his household and engaging in out of doors things to do. An avid surfer, snowboarder, yogi, and mountain biker, he takes full advantage of the leisure possibilities to be had in Salt Lake City and the encompassing Wasatch Mountains.
