David Jordan is a partner in the Litigation Department at Foley & Lardner LLP. David is based in the Salt Lake City office, where he is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. He has represented business and individuals in a wide variety of civil matters, including complex business litigation, antitrust cases, intellectual property cases, mining cases, securities cases, government investigations, and other commercial disputes.
David is the former U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah and served as Vice Chairman of the U.S. Attorney General’s Advisory Committee.
Awards and Recognition
- Named by Best Lawyers® as Administrative/Regulatory Law “Lawyer of the Year,” Salt Lake City (2014, 2016 and 2019); Litigation – Securities Law “Lawyer of the Year,” Salt Lake City (2015); and Litigation-Antitrust Law “Lawyer of the Year,” Salt Lake City (2013)
- Included in The Best Lawyers in America® (currently: Administrative / Regulatory Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Antitrust, Litigation – Environmental, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Securities) (2005–2007, 2009–2022)
- Listed in Mountain States Super Lawyers® (2007–2012, 2016–2021)
- Selected as one of “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” (Utah) by Chambers USA (currently: Litigation: General Commercial) (2004–2012, 2017–2024)
- Included in Utah Business Legal Elite (Civil Litigation), listed since 2011
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated with Martindale-Hubbell®
- Chair, Utah State Bar Litigation Section (1996–1997)
- Sutherland Inn of Court II, Master of the Bench (1986–2010)
Community Involvement
- Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (2015–present)
- Chair, Board of Regents, Utah System of Higher Education (2010–2012)
- Member, Utah State Board of Regents (1997–2010)
- Board of Directors, Utah Museum of Natural History (1999–2002)
- Board of Ethics, Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee (1998–2002)
- Legislative Juvenile Justice Task Force (1996–2000)
- Chair, Board of Trustees, Southern Utah University (1989–1991, 1993–1997)
- Chair, Utah Substance Abuse and Anti-Violence Coordinating Council (1994–1996)
- U.S. Attorney General Advisory Committee (1992–1993)
- Governor’s Task Force on Foreign Direct Investment (1991)
Foley Secures Temporary Restraining Order in Utah High School Football Case, Continues Pro Bono Legal Fight on Behalf of F-1 Visa Student Athletes
Foley & Lardner LLP has secured a temporary restraining order in a pro bono case representing international high school students against the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) that allows an Australian senior at Juan Diego Catholic High School in Utah to rejoin his varsity football team.
Foley Achieves Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2024
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that it is again recognized by Chambers & Partners as one of the leading law firms in the country in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
Foley Salt Lake City Attorneys Named 2023 Mountain States Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that 10 of its Salt Lake City attorneys have been named to the 2023 Mountain States Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Foley Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2023
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that it has again been recognized by Chambers & Partners as one of the top law firms in the country in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
Silicon Slopes Reception
As part of Foley & Lardner’s support of the Silicon Slopes Summit, our Innovative Technology team and Diversified Insurance invite you to keep the conversation going at the end of the first day at Foley's new Salt Lake City office, a short distance from Vivint Arena.
Foley Ranks Among Nation’s Top Law Firms in Chambers USA 2022
Foley has again been recognized by Chambers & Partners as one of the top law firms in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.