Jennifer Fraser Parrish - Salt Lake City, UT
Attorney at Magleby Cataxinos
Complex Civil Litigation/Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Salt Lake City, UT
141 W. Pierpont Ave. Salt Lake City, UT 84101
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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20
Years
Experience
Salt Lake City Complex Civil Litigation/Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 09/22/2026
Areas of Practice
- Complex Civil Litigation/Commercial Litigation
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Trade Secret Litigation
- Multidistrict Litigation
- Federal Appellate Practice
- Biotechnology/Information Technology
Attorney Information
Overview
JENNIFER FRASER PARRISH is an experienced civil litigator specializing in complex commercial and intellectual property disputes. Ms. Parrish has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of civil trial and appellate practice. Ms. Parrish has extensive experience in and out of the courtroom, and has tried cases to resolution before a jury and in arbitration. Ms. Parrish has also briefed numerous appeals in both federal and state court, and has argued to the Utah Supreme Court.
Ms. Parrish is licensed to practice law in Utah and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Ms. Parrish is also licensed to practice in the United States Supreme Court, as well as the Second, Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh United States Circuit Courts of Appeal and the United States Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit.
Ms. Parrish has extensive knowledge of the rules of procedure and evidence, through not only her civil practice, but also as a member of advisory committees in both state and federal court. Ms. Parrish currently serves on The U.S. District Court for the District of Utah Local Rules Advisory Committee and The Advisory Committee on the Rules of Procedure for the Utah Business and Chancery Court. Ms. Parrish previously served on The Advisory Committee on the Utah Rules of Evidence.
Ms. Parrish currently serves as a Judge Pro Tempore for the Salt Lake City Justice Court. Ms. Parrish previously served six years as a member of the Utah Ethics & Disciplinary Committee.
Prior to pursuing her career in law, Ms. Parrish graduated with a degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from the University of Utah. Ms. Parrish then worked as a Programmer at Myriad Genetics, Inc., in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2000, Ms. Parrish received an M.B.A. from the University of Utah and worked in the computer software industry until entering law school. Ms. Parrish received her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas.
Ms. Parrish worked as a Summer Associate at Fenwick & West, LLP (Mountain View, California) and Beckley Singleton, Chtd. (Las Vegas, Nevada) before joining Magleby Cataxinos. As a student, she was also a summer extern for the Honorable Ronald E. Nehring of the Utah Supreme Court.
Ms. Parrish is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer review rating available for an attorney. Ms. Parrish has also been ranked in Chambers USA in the area of Commercial Litigation since 2024.
Ms. Parrish has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2022-2026 as a “Super Lawyer,” and in 2009 and 2011-2016 as a “Mountain States Rising Star.” Ms. Parrish was also recognized by Best Lawyers in America in 2024-2026, as well as Utah Business Magazine’s “Utah Legal Elite” in Civil Litigation in 2021.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Martindale Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated
- Ranked Chambers USA 2024
- Ranked Chambers USA 2025
- Ranked Chambers USA 2026
- 2009 Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star in Business Litigation
- 2011 Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star in Business Litigation
- 2012 Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star in Business Litigation
- 2013 Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star in Business Litigation
- 2014 Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star in Business Litigation
- 2015 Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star in Business Litigation
- 2016 Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star in Business Litigation
- 2022 Super Lawyers in Business Litigation
- 2023 Super Lawyers in Business Litigation
- 2024 Super Lawyers in Business Litigation
- 2025 Super Lawyers in Business Litigation
- 2026 Super Lawyers in Business Litigation
- Best Lawyers in America 2024
- Best Lawyers in America 2025
- Best Lawyers in America 2026
- Utah Business Magazine’s Utah Legal Elite in Civil Litigation 2021
Other Sources of Feedback About Jennifer Fraser Parrish
Included on the 2026 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Mountain States Rising Stars Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 2006
J.D.
Honors: Judge John R. Brown Interscholastic Admiralty Moot Court Team, 2005
Law Journal: Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal, 2004 - 2006
Law Journal: Texas Journal of Women & The Law, 2003 - 2005
Non Legal Education
- University of Utah, M.B.A., Salt Lake City, Utah, 2000
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University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
B.A.
Honors: Howard Huges Undergraduate Research Scholarship Recipient, 1993-1996
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Advisory Committee on the Rules of Procedure for the Utah Business and Chancery Court, 2023-present
- Judge Pro Tempore, Salt Lake City Justice Court, 2021-present
- US District Court for the District of Utah Local Rules Advisory Committee, 2018-present
- Advisory Committee on the Utah Rules of Evidence, 2019-2023
- Ethics & Discipline Committee of the Utah Supreme Court, Panel Vice Chair, 2017-2023
Bar Admissions
- Utah, 2006
- U.S. District Court District of Utah, 2006
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2006
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2009
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2011
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2011
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2013
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2014
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 2026
Contact
141 W. Pierpont Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone Number: 866-928-7962
Fax Number: 801-359-9011
Email: Send a message
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