Jason Hawkins has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation. He has handled complex business and commercial litigation cases involving a wide variety of claims, including breach of contract, fraud, intellectual property, real property, commercial torts, and professional liability claims, among others.
Jason has represented clients in state and federal courts, including trials, arbitrations, temporary restraining orders, injunctions, actions for declaratory relief, appeals, and settlements. His clients range from individuals to small and medium-sized businesses, large corporations, and governmental entities.
As part of his commercial litigation practice, Jason recently represented a commercial general contractor and its president in a five-week jury trial involving a series of contractual and commercial claims asserted by a competitor. His clients were held not liable under each of the claims brought by the competitor, and the jury awarded excess of $13 million, including $5 million in punitive damages.
Jason also represented hundreds of the victims of the 2012 Wood Hollow Fire in Central Utah (which destroyed dozens of homes, recreational properties, agricultural businesses, and more), recovering significant amounts on behalf of his clients.
In addition to his litigation practice, Jason also counsels individuals and business entities in the areas of corporate, real estate and contract law.
Education
- J.D., Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark School of Law, cum laude, 2001
- B.A., Brigham Young University, Dean’s List Scholar, 1998
Bar & Court Admissions
- Utah State Bar
- U.S. District Court, District of Utah