Justin James - a Salt Lake City, Texas Restrictive Covenants Enforcement and Defense Lawyer

Salt Lake City Restrictive Covenants Enforcement and Defense Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Restrictive Covenants Enforcement and Defense
Trust/Estate Disputes
Civil Investigation Demands
Contract Disputes
Personal Injury
Corporate Law

Litigation: 80%

Attorney Information

Overview

Justin is a results-driven trial attorney known for his sharp legal acumen, strategic thinking, and commanding courtroom presence. Clients and colleagues alike recognize him as a pragmatic, relentless advocate who consistently delivers winning outcomes in complex litigation.

Justin’s litigation prowess has earned him the trust of industry leaders, who rely on his counsel to navigate high-stakes disputes and optimize business strategies. Many clients retain him as their outside general counsel, recognizing his ability to foresee legal challenges and provide practical, business-oriented solutions that protect their bottom line.

A successful and forceful litigator, Justin captures the respect of judges, opposing counsel, and clients. Judges and arbitrators describe him as a “street fighter” who is “well prepared” and “fearless.” Clients praise Justin as being "the best lawyer I've ever worked with." Justin is "approachable, easy to talk to, but terrifyingly sharp." Others say that Justin is simply "the best." Judges and arbitrators describe him as a “street fighter” who is “fearless.”

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Justin has extensive experience in direct sales and multi-level marketing, representing clients at every level—from individual distributors to billion-dollar enterprises such as Vivint Smart Home, Hawx Pest Control, Xyngular, and Modere. He is frequently called upon to handle high-value disputes, trade secret litigation, restrictive covenants and competitor conflicts in this complex and heavily regulated industry.

Beyond direct sales, Justin is regularly called on to assist clients involved in complex estate disputes, successfully helping his clients navigate sensitive issues that are common in litigation amongst family.

Justin also represents a diverse portfolio of clients in complex civil litigation matters, including auto manufacturers, home services, technology firms, and government entities. His litigation expertise extends to constitutional law (§ 1983 claims), commercial disputes, and corporate governance battles.

Awards and Honors

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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
2021 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
2020 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
2019 Mountain States Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- The S.J. Quinney College of Law at The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
  J.D.
  Honors: cum laude
  Honors: With High Honors
  Honors: William H. Leary Scholar, CALI Award
Non Legal Education
- Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, 2009
  Corporate Finance
  Honors: cum laude

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Languages

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English
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Bar Admissions

Utah, 2014
U.S. District Court District of Utah, 2014
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2014
United States Supreme Court

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Contact

Salt Lake City, UT

545 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84102

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Phone: (801) 363-6363

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Website: https://www.jdrslaw.com

Hours: Monday to Friday - 8AM–5:30PM, Saturday & Sunday - Closed

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