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“As you are aware our colleague and friend, John Richards, passed away unexpectedly this year. We have greatly appreciated your patience, understanding, and loyalty as we have navigated through this difficult time for us personally and as a firm. We are pleased to let you know that we have been acquired by the law firm of Jenkins Bagley Sperry, PLLC ( “Jenkins Bagley Sperry, PLLC) is willing to represent you on your open matters going forward. We are also pleased to let you know that Patsy Young, Stacy Lasson, Jana McNeil, and Teresa Jenkins, valued members of the legal team that assisted with your matters that were handled by Richards Law, are integrating with the law firm of Jenkins Bagley Sperry, PLLC. “

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In Memoriam:
JOHN D. RICHARDS III
1970 – 2021

Richards Law founder and attorney, John Richards, passed away
August 11, 2021 in Holladay, Utah.
He was beloved by friends, colleagues, co-workers, and clients alike,
and his passing leaves an unfathomable void in the
Utah HOA legal community.
His infectious personality, relentless enthusiasm,
and welcoming presence will be sorely missed.

Obituary

Utah HOA Attorneys Representing Clients From Salt Lake City
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John D. Richards

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(801) 274-6800

Practice Areas:

  • General Counsel
  • Covenant Enforcement
  • Collections
  • Complex HOA Litigation
  • Lobbying
  • Landlord-Tenant
  • General Business Law

Education

  • University of New Hampshire - Franklin Law Center, Concord, New Hampshire
    • J.D. - 1999
  • Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Provo, Utah
    • Honors: Third-Year Visiting Student
  • University of Utah
    • B.S. - 1995
    • Major: Finance
    • Minor: Japanese

Honors

  • Top Rated Lawyer, Utah Business Magazine
  • Legal Elite Lawyer, Utah Business Magazine

Professional Associations

  • Community Association Institute, College of Community Association Lawyers, 2007 to 2007
  • Community Associations Institute, Utah Chapter, President, 2005 to 2005
  • Utah Bar Association
  • Oregon Bar Association
  • Utah Bar Association, Real Estate section, Member
  • Utah Bar Association, Business and Litigation Section, Member

Current Employment Position

  • Attorney, Owner
  • Founder