James L. Ahlstrom

James L. Ahlstrom is a shareholder in the commercial litigation group at Parr Brown. He handles many disputes in federal and state courts, including construction, landlord-tenant, contract, and real estate matters. His work also involves government issues and debtor-creditor relations, with strong practical experience.

James earned a J.D. in 1998 from Brigham Young University, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif and the Editor-in-Chief of the Brigham Young University Law Review. He also earned a B.A. in History in 1994 from Brigham Young University, earning strong academic honors.

James has experience in commercial litigation across many areas. He works on construction disputes, including mechanics lien defense and foreclosure actions. He also handles landlord-tenant disputes, including unlawful detainer actions, and manages contract disputes, land-use issues, and real property matters for clients in a variety of situations.

James also advises on regulatory and government matters. He has worked with professional employer organizations, employee leasing companies, and secured transactions under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. He resolves disputes involving non-competition and non-solicitation agreements and protects clients’ goodwill and trade secrets.

James has received many honors for his work. He holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation and named a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation. He is recognized by Super Lawyers and Utah Business Legal Elite.

James serves in public roles in his community. He is a member of the West Bountiful City Council and previously served on the West Bountiful Planning Commission from 2004 to 2011, including time as chair. His service reflects his commitment to local planning and community development matters important.

James L. Ahlstrom brings a rare combination of transactional and litigation experience in real estate law. He prepares and reviews documents, works with government entities, and appears before planning commissions and city councils. He also handles disputes from start to finish, offering practical and effective solutions for clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Parr Brown Gee & Loveless
• Member, Utah State Bar, Real Property section and Litigation section

Licensed State

• Utah

Education

• Brigham Young University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brigham Young University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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