Attorney Profiles

Personal Biography - Jon Taylor, Esq.
Jon Taylor is a native of the Chicago area, but moved to Pleasant Grove, Utah while in junior high. He attended Brigham Young University and received a Bachelor's Degree in English. He then moved to Tucson, Arizona to attend law school at the University of Arizona. While at the University of Arizona, Jon served as Research and Development Editor of the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law. He also worked as editor of Comparative Commercial Contracts, a textbook which is now used in classrooms internationally. He also participated actively in the Workers' Rights Project, which provided free employment related legal services to low wage workers. Jon currently serves as corporate counsel for the Cold Case Foundation.
Jon's primary focus is Employment and Criminal Law where he is poised to serve both businesses and individuals in this area.  
When Jon is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children. He also loves playing and watching sports and playing the piano. Jon currently resides in Saratoga Springs, Utah, where he is actively working with the local city counsel to establish the city's first Chamber of Commerce.
Accomplishments and Associations
University of Arizona School of Law, J.D.
Brigham Young University, B.S. English
Editor of the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law
Editor of Comparative Commercial Contracts, textbook

Corporate counsel for the Cold Case Foundation

Utah State Bar
U.S. District Court, District of Utah
American Bar Association
Salt Lake County Bar Association

Jon also speaks fluent Spanish.

 

Personal Biography - John S. Larsen, Esq.
John S. Larsen is a native and long time resident of Utah County. John was born and raised in the great city of Spanish Fork. John attended Brigham Young University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. After graduating from BYU and working in the finance arena for two years, John moved to Oklahoma where he attended law school. During law school John actively worked in a variety of different areas of law including criminal defense, property and family law. John also worked for the Oklahoma City Public Defender's Office where he learned to appreciate the importance and sanctity of human rights guaranteed to all individuals under the Constitution. 
John's legal practice is primarily focused on Bankruptcy and Criminal Law. John also has extensive experience in Family Law and general litigation.
When John is not at work he is "outdoors" enjoying a variety of activities with his wife and two daughters that include hunting, fishing, hiking and horse back riding. John currently resides in Utah County.
Accomplishments and Associations
Oklahoma City University School of Law, J.D.
Brigham Young University, B.S. Finance
Advisory Committee, Orem Community College
Guest speaker at Orem Community College

Utah State Bar
U.S. District Court, District of Utah
American Bar Association
Salt Lake County Bar Association

John also speaks fluent Spanish

 

Personal Biography - Russ Collins, Esq.
Russell D. Collings is a Utah County native and has lived there the majority of his life. After serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Resistencia Argentina, Russell pursued his college education at Utah Valley State College and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice. Russell was awarded the Academic Achievement Award by the Criminal Justice department for his academic excellence. Russell thereafter attended California Western School of Law to pursue his Juris Doctor degree. During law school, Russell had the opportunity to work as an intern for the prestigious San Diego law firm Stutz Artiano Shinoff & Holtz. As an intern Russell co-wrote and published a seminar on section 504 of the Rehabilitation act and learned several other valuable skills that help him be an advocate for each client he assists. Russell was also awarded the Academic Achievement Award for his excellence in Negotiation.
More importantly, Russell is a dedicated attorney and counselor and has a deep passion for the practice of law and assisting clients with their legal issues. Russell views himself as an advocate who offers honest and sound legal advice and practices under the moto, "Never settle for the ordinary, seek and expect the extraordinary."
Russ' legal career is primarily focused on Immigration, Business Formation and Real Estate law.
When Russ is not working he is enjoying himself in the great outdoors. Russ finds great enjoyment in "off roading" on his four wheelers, hiking, camping and boating with friends and family.
Accomplishments and Associations
California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, J.D.
Utah Valley State College, B.S. Criminal Justice, Cum Laude
Academic Achievement Award, Criminal Justice
Co-writer/publisher Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Academic Achievement Award, Negotiation

Utah State Bar
U.S. District Court, District of Utah
Nevada State Bar
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
American Bar Association
Salt Lake County Bar Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association

Russ also speaks fluent Spanish

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