Mr. Pearson is on a three-year leave of absence from the firm and his active practice of law to serve a missionary assignment. He plans to return to the firm on August 1, 2029.

During his absence, please contact the following lawyers in the following practice areas:

Employment/Labor – Scott Hagen  moc.nqr@negahs

Real Estate – Jeff Rasmussen moc.nqr@nessumsarj

Intellectual Property/Patent/Trademark – Brandon Owen  moc.nqr@newob

Tax/Trust/Estate – Gary Longmore  moc.nqr@eromgnolg

Corporate/General – Martha Wingate   moc.nqr@etagniwm

McKay M. Pearson was last modified: June 22nd, 2026 by Alison Ottley

Awards and Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America© 2026 in Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • AV Preeminent (5.0) rating with Martindale-Hubbell
  • Utah’s “Legal Elite,” as published in Utah Business Magazine (2004-06, 2010-12, 2014, 2018-2020)

Education

Boston University, LL.M., Taxation, 1995

Brigham Young University, J.D., 1990

Brigham Young University, B.S., Accounting, 1987

Affiliations / Memberships

  • Utah State Bar
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Member, Global Alliance of Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Attorneys (GATTHA)
  • Member, National Association of Alcoholic Beverage Licensing (NAABLA)

Professional Experience

  • Richards, Brandt, Miller & Nelson, 1995-1998
  • U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, Law Clerk, 1990-1994
Admitted to Practice
Supreme Court of Utah and all Utah State Courts
Supreme Court of Texas and all Texas State Courts

Awards

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Presentations and
Publications

  • Presenter, “Legal Issues Raised by International Expansion,” 2013 Salt Lake SHRM Employment Law Seminar
  • Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Laws: The Quest to Control Nonmarket Economy Countries, BYU LAW REVIEW 717 (1989)

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