Craig T. Jenson, Partner at our Salt Lake City law office
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Craig T. Jenson

Partner
Biography

Craig Jenson’s practice is concentrated in real estate, commercial and construction law. He represents a wide variety of clients, including lenders, landowners, developers, general contractors, and suppliers in transactional and litigation matters. Craig has assisted clients in matters ranging from title resolution, commercial leases, purchase and sale transactions, real estate development, creditor’s rights, foreclosure, and collections. Craig’s professional experience and personal background assists him in effectively communicating with clients and understanding clients’ needs.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Idaho
  • Utah


Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Idaho
  • Supreme Court of Utah
  • United States District Court, District of Utah


Education

  • University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law (J.D., with high honors)
    • William H. Leary Scholar
    • CALI Award
      • Federal Income Tax
      • Commercial Law
    • College of Law Outstanding Achievement Award, Civil Rights
  • University of Utah (B.S., Sociology, Geography minor, magna cum laude)
    • Dean’s List
    • Robert Frost Memorial Award, Sociology Department

Languages

Spanish

Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Real Estate Law (2023-2025); Land Use and Zoning Law (2024-2025)
  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business®, Real Estate (2023-2024)
  • Utah’s Legal Elite: Real Estate, Utah Business Magazine (2021-2022)
  • Mountain States Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars Edition, Real Estate (2019-2020)

Previous Professional Experience

  • Lundberg & Associates, Associate (2012-2013)
  • Osborne & Barnhill, P.C., Associate (2009-2012), Law Clerk (2007-2009)

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • American Bar Association
  • Utah State Bar
    • Real Property Section, Chair (2018)
    • Real Property Section, Vice Chair (2017)
    • Real Property Section, Secretary (2016)
    • Real Property Section, Treasurer (2015)
    • Young Lawyer’s Division
    • Construction Law Section

Community Involvement

  • DKMS Americas, Bone Marrow Donor and Volunteer Organizer (2012-present)
  • Social Committee, Real Property Section (2012-present)
  • Tuesday Night Bar (2009-2010)
  • IHC Hospice (2004-2006)

Representative Presentations and Publications

  • “Professionalism & Civility for Transactional Attorneys,” Co-Presenter, Utah State Bar Summer Convention, Sun Valley, ID (July 27, 2018)
  • “Thoughtful planning is essential to a successful real estate transaction,” Co-Author, The Enterprise – Utah’s Business Journal (May 18, 2015)