Ray Quinney & Nebeker is pleased to announce that Daniel Bezdjian, Ramzi Hamady, Aaron Hinton, Nate Jepson, Thomas Lingard, and Jason Tholen have been elected shareholders and directors of the Firm.
They are outstanding practitioners in their respective fields, and we look forward to their continued contributions to the Firm. Please join us in congratulating them on this achievement.
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution
Daniel Bezdijan
Dan Bezdjian is an accomplished patent attorney with a focus on patent prosecution and patent portfolio strategy. He counsels clients in diverse industries including agriculture, aerospace, chemistry and chemical process, oil and gas, rare earth metal recovery, nanotechnology, additive manufacturing, nuclear, microelectromechanical products, and semiconductor products. With his extensive knowledge and expertise in intellectual property law, Mr. Bezdjian is adept at navigating the complexities of the field to protect and optimize his clients’ innovations.
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Litigation, Minority Lawyers Group, White Collar Criminal Defense, White Collar, Corporate Compliance, and Government Investigations
J. Ramzi Hamady
J. Ramzi Hamady’s practice focuses primarily on family law. His practice involves representing individuals in divorce with a focus on large marital estates, complex business and property divisions, complex custody issues and all other areas of family law. Ramzi holds a J.D. from the University of Utah and a B.A. in Economics from UC Irvine. Ramzi previously worked as a Trial Attorney and Associate at prominent firms and has served in various legal leadership roles, including Past President of the Utah Minority Bar Association. He currently serves on the Board for the Family Law Executive Committee and the Utah Center for Legal Inclusion.
Employment and Labor Law and Litigation, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Litigation
Aaron C. Hinton
Aaron Hinton is a shareholder, practicing in the firm’s Litigation and Employment Sections. His practice involves a broad range of commercial litigation, including contract disputes, non-competition and non-solicitation enforcement, trade secret misappropriation, shareholder/member disputes, and other complex business matters. Mr. Hinton also regularly defends employers in all aspects of employment litigation, including claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation. Mr. Hinton has successfully represented clients at all stages of litigation, from proceedings for injunctive relief to jury and bench trials in both state and federal court.
Commercial Real Estate Transactions and Litigation, Direct Selling, Employment and Labor Law and Litigation, Products Liability Litigation, Securities and Investment Litigation, Transportation Law
Nate Jepson
Nate practices with the firm’s litigation section, representing individuals and businesses of all sizes. He regularly represents clients in matters involving contracts, business torts, business divorces, securities, and real property.
Nate has represented clients in state and federal court as well as alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution
Thomas L. Lingard
Thomas L. Lingard practices patent law, focusing on preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications in industries such as oil and gas, medical devices, metallurgy, and additive manufacturing. He also provides patentability and infringement opinions. Before law school, Thomas gained four years of engineering experience at DMC Mining Services, working across various U.S. and Canadian mines, giving him valuable insights into protecting clients’ intellectual property.
Business Formation, Planning and Transactions, Estate and Trust Planning and Administration, Nonprofit and Exempt Organizations, Qualified Opportunity Zones, Tax Planning and Tax Controversies
Jason Tholen
Jason Tholen practices estate planning, trust administration, business formation, and taxation. His estate planning practice includes the drafting of basic wills and revocable trusts, as well as the utilization of more sophisticated estate planning techniques such as dynasty/legacy trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, defective grantor trusts, and asset protection trusts and handles estate and gift tax returns. He has extensive experience in business formation and restructuring focused on multi-generational ownership and management. Mr. Tholen is skilled in drafting prenuptial agreements, handling trust litigation, and preparing settlement agreements as alternatives to litigation.