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SHAREHOLDER

Jonathan P. Wentz

Photo of Attorney Jonathan P. Wentz

ATTORNEY AT LAW

Biography

Jonathan P. Wentz is a Shareholder at Snow Jensen & Reece. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, trust litigation, and family law. Mr. Wentz has litigated on behalf of local businesses and individuals in protecting their real property and contract rights and assisted individuals and families navigate complex divorce, guardianship, and trust issues. He enjoys advocating for his clients' desired outcome throughout the litigation process, from filing the complaint to final resolution.

Education

  • Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, Arlington, Virginia
    • J.D. – 2007
    • Law Journal: GMU Civil Rights Law Journal, Senior Articles Editor, 2017 – Present
  • Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
    • B.A. – 2003
    • Honors: cum laude
    • Major: Near Eastern Studies

Professional Associations & Civil Activities

  • Utah State Bar, 2007 – present
  • Southern Utah Bar Association, Member, 2011 to Present
  • Southern Utah Bar Association, President, 2019 to 2020
  • Utah State Bar Ethics & Discipline Committee, Member, effective January 2024

Bar Admissions

  • Utah, 2007

Publications & Presentations

  • Ashcroft v. ACLU: The Context and Economic Implications of Burdened Access to Online Sexual Speech
  • CLE Presentation to Southern Utah Bar Association in Jan. 2017, “The Why and How of Prejudgment Writs of Replevin”

Representative Cases

  • Holladay Bank & Trust v. Gunnison Valley Bank, 2014 UT App 17, 319 P.3d 747 (Utah Court of Appeals 2014)
  • Evans v. Huber et al., 2016 UT App 17, 366 P.3d 862 (Utah Court of Appeals 2016)
  • Peterson v. Pierce, 2019 UT App 48 440 P.3d 833 (Utah Court of Appeals 2019)

Classes and Seminars

  • CLE Presentation to Southern Utah Bar Association in Jan. 2017, “The Why and How of Prejudgment Writs of Replevin”

Past Positions

  • J.P. Wentz Law, PLLC, Owner, 2009 to 2011
  • Roy B. Moore P.C. & Associates, Associate, 2007 to 2009

Articles

  • Ashcroft v. ACLU: The Context and Economic Implications of Burdened Access to Online Sexual Speech
  • CLE Presentation to Southern Utah Bar Association in Jan. 2017, “The Why and How of Prejudgment Writs of Replevin”

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English