Jeffery J. McKenna

Jeffery J. McKenna is an experienced attorney at Barney McKenna & Olmstead, P.C., who helps clients with estate planning law, estate administration, probate, and personal injury matters. He is known for giving clear advice, careful guidance, and practical solutions. His work focuses on helping people protect assets, plan for the future, and address legal issues after a loss or injury. Clients value his steady approach, strong legal knowledge, and commitment to service. He has built a respected career through trusted counsel, responsive support, and consistent professional results.

Jeffery earned his J.D., cum laude, from Brigham Young University Law School in 1995. While there, he received a full scholarship, was named an Edwin M. Thomas Scholar, and served on the BYU Law Review. He also earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Nevada with high honors in 1991. Before that, he completed his A.S. at Ricks College in 1989, preparing for his legal career.

Jeffery has served clients across Utah, Nevada, and Arizona throughout his career. He is admitted to practice in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona, and he has earned recognition, including Utah Legal Elite from Utah Business Magazine. He is also active in respected legal and civic groups, including the American Bar Association and the Southern Utah Bar Association. His leadership roles reflect a long record of service, professional respect, and dedication to fairness, ethics, and strong community-centered legal guidance.

Jeffery J. McKenna helps people by making difficult legal matters easier to understand and manage. In estate planning, he helps clients prepare wills and plans that protect families and property. In probate and estate administration, he guides clients through legal steps with care and order. In personal injury matters, he helps injured people pursue fair outcomes and move forward with confidence. His work shows a clear focus on service, trusted advice, and practical legal support when clients need it most.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Barney McKenna & Olmstead, P.C.
• Member, American Bar Association (1995)
• Member, Southern Utah Bar Association (1995)
• President, Southern Utah Estate Planning Council (1995)
• President, J. Reuben Clark Law Society, Southern Utah Chapter
• President, Mesquite Nevada Exchange Club

Licensed State

• Utah
• Nevada
• Arizona

Education

• Brigham Young University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• University of Nevada
  BA in Economics
• Ricks College
  AS

Awards & Badges