Russell B. Weekes

Utah Lawyer Russell B. Weekes

Experienced Legal Professional

Prior to joining Weekes Law, LLC, Utah Attorney Russell B Weekes founded was General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of a software development company. He combines extensive business experience with legal prowess to provide his clients with innovate, timely, and sound legal solutions. His practice is focused on business, including, entity formations, commercial transactions, data privacy & security, bankruptcy, estate planning, and asset protection attorney. Mr. Weekes provides superior legal representation of individual and businesses in a wide array of subject-matters. Mr. Weekes has successfully represented clients before state justice courts, state and federal district courts, and administrative bodies across the State of Utah.

Mr. Weekes’ approach to the practice of law is to be a counselor first and then provide superior legal services. By providing in-depth client counseling and client education his clients are better informed in understanding their legal circumstances and then making critical decisions. The client then preserves the ability to assess the options and outcomes and make an informed decision.

If you are looking for an attorney who is understanding, diligent, dedicated, knowledgeable, innovative, and service oriented then you have come to the right place. If you would like to discuss how Russell B Weekes can assist you with your legal need, request a Consultation today.

Practice Areas

Asset Protection
Business & Corporate
Bankruptcy
Estate Planning
Tax

Bar Admissions and Associations

  • Utah Bar, 2004
  • U.S. District Court District of Utah, 2004
  • United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah
  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • Utah County Bar Association
  • Park City Bar Association

Education

  • University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, Oregon 2002, J.D.
  • University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 2000, B.A. Political Science

Published Works

Cyberzoning a Mature Domain: The solution to Preventing Inadvertent Access To Sexually Explicit Content on the Internet?”, 8 Va. J.L. & Tech 4 (2003)

Cited Cases

In re Hazlett (Bankr. Utah 2019) – prevailed against the United States Trustee

In re Hazlett, 609 B.R. 430 (Bankr. Utah 2019) – prevailed against a competitive law firm and former client who sought to eliminate low upfront bankruptcy options

In re Hazlett (Bankr. Utah 2020) – confirmed victory against a competitive law firm and former client who sought to eliminate low upfront bankruptcy options

Honors & Awards

  • President’s Award, Reed Data, Inc., 2005
  • Manchester Who’s Who, 2005-2006

Personal

Russ is married with five children. He loves to play, watch and coach athletics. He also enjoys computers, reading, and traveling. He is involved in the community with youth groups, coaching youth sports, & providing educational workshops to other attorneys. Russ Weekes also speaks German.
 
 

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