Rounds, Raymond B.

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Raymond B. Rounds, Attorney at Law

2650 Washington Boulevard
Suite #102

Ogden, UT 84401

Phone: (801) 621-4015

Fax: (801) 337-4006

tarryngalloway@aol.com / tarryngalloway@raymondbrounds.com


Summary

Current Employment Position(s)

Owner, since 1992Lt. Col, USAF Reserves, Asst. Staff Judge Advocate, since 1994

Languages

  • English(Primary)
  • Italian
  • German

Lawyer Overview

JUDGESHIPS   

The Uniform Code of Military Justice requires what is called an "Article 32" investigation before a matter is referred to a general court-martial.  The "investigator" is appointed by the commander and is given authority to review all aspects of the case to make a recommendation to the commander if enough evidence exists to proceed with each charge and to make legal recommendations regarding evidentiary problems and suppression of inadmissable evidence.

In reality, the Article 32 investigator sits as a fact-finder, and both the prosecution and defense counsels present the case through testimony and exhibits.  If a fact does not seem clear or requires further investigation, the investigator may recess the proceedings and request further investigation into the matter. 

I was appointed to be an Article 32 investigator several times during my 2 1/2   years in the Elmendorf AFB legal office beginning in 1987 and ending when I was appointed to be an Area Defense Counsel in the Air Force in early 1990.  I have again been appointed as an Article 32 investigator in my reserve capacity as needed.

I have in the past on several occasions, and just recently was again appointed, to be a Legal Advisor on a military discharge board.  The Legal Advisor rules on admissibility of evidence and acts like a judge over the proceeding.  There is a panel of board members who act as jury.  The Legal Advisor conducts the proceedings and instructs the board members much as a trial judge.  I completed such an assignment in 2002 and did two more in late April, early May 2003.

Legal Intern: University of Idaho Legal Aid Clinic.

Active Duty Lawyer: (1987-1991) United States Air Force, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.  Special Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting offenses in federal court.  Extensive trial experience both as military prosecutor and defense lawyer including bench and jury trials.  Member of Child Advocacy Committee, Assistant Chief of Military Justice, Chief of Administrative Law and Claims with experience in civil property damage, personal injury and medical malpractice actions for and against the federal government and general legal advise to base commander.  Three years named as Tax Officer helping literally thousands of military members with personal income tax, tax form preparation, collection of federal and state tax forms, distribution of tax forms throughout Alaska, research of tax issues, wills, powers of attorney, guardianships, and estate planning.

Private Practice: (1992-Present) Ogden, Utah. General practice in civil and criminal activities, creditor/debtor actions and tax issues.  Civil litigation represents more than half of the practice wherein I have represented literally hundreds of divorcing parties, consumer and commercial creditors, claimants, and defendants in all aspects from litigation to collection and general domestic relations.  The taxation portion of the practice has included issues on state and federal income taxation, business planning taxation, and criminal defense representation for alleged intentional tax evasion.  The estate planning aspect of the practice has included all aspects of estate planning including wills, trusts, Medicaid and probate for individuals and business owners, including tax reduction analysis as necessary.  I am involved in real estate transactions, adult criminal and juvenile representations.  My activities have demanded my appearance in Utah Justice Courts, hundreds of appearances before Commissioners, virtually all Utah District Courts, and the federal court system.

Courts in which I have practiced and the general character of my practice of law over the course of my legal career:

  • Idaho District Courts - Divorce (as part of legal clinic curriculum)
  • Military Courts - Criminal   
  • U.S. District Court (Utah) - Criminal tax matters   
  • Federal Magistrate's Court (Alaska) - Criminal, misdemeanor and traffic offenses   
  • First, Second, Third and Fourth District Courts of Utah - Logan and Brigham City Departments, Ogden, Layton and Farmington Departments, Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Murray, Sandy Departments, Orem and Provo Departments.  Innumerable appearances before Commissioners.  Cases include, but not exclusively, domestic relations, business litigation, real estate, probate, name changes, criminal, misdemeanors and felonies, commercial and consumer collections, civil litigation   
  • Federal Bankruptcy Court Bankruptcy Debtor/creditor representation   
  • Second District Juvenile Courts (Ogden, Farmington and Salt Lake) Juvenile   
  • United States Tax Court - Redetermination of Deficiency

I have spent literally hundreds of hours in court appearances both in trials and in many other court proceedings. Currently I spend more than 65% of my time in courts and over 90% of my time doing activities leading to court appearances.

Areas of Practice

  • International Business Transactions
  • Military Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Felonies
  • Misdemeanors
  • DUI/DWI
  • Divorce
  • Custody & Visitation
  • Child Support
  • Family Law
  • Business & Commercial Law
  • Business Organizations
  • Construction Law
  • Contracts
  • Debtor/Creditor
  • Elder Law
  • Estate Planning
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Probate & Estate Administration
30% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

West Practice Categories

Mortgages & Foreclosures, Business & Commercial Law, Commercial Leasing, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, International Transactions, Joint Ventures, Secured Transactions, Transactions, Uniform Commercial Code, Warranties, Business Organizations, Business Successions, Closely Held Businesses, Corporate Governance, Directors' & Officers' Liability, Dissolution, Formation & Business Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations, Partnerships, Reorganizations, Shareholders' Rights, Collections, Construction Law, Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Housing & Construction Defects, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Felonies, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crimes, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Collaborative Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Government Agencies & Programs, Law Enforcement Agencies, Medicare & Medicaid, State & Local Agencies, Veterans' Affairs, Health & Health Care Law, Mental Health, Litigation & Appeals, Military & Veterans Appeals, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Tax Litigation, Military Law, Courts-Martial & Discharge, Military Justice, Personal Injury -- Defense, Animal Bites -- Defense, Assault & Battery -- Defense, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Defense, Premises Liability -- Defense, Property Damage -- Defense, Slip and Fall -- Defense, Wrongful Death -- Defense, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Real Estate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Condemnation, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord/Tenant, Residential Real Estate, State, Local & Municipal Law, Municipal Corporations, Taxation Law, Corporate Taxation, Estate & Gift Taxation, Income Taxation, Payroll Taxes

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Utah, 1987
  • U.S. District Court District of Utah, 1987
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 1987
  • U.S. Tax Court, 1992
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1987
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1992
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Utah, 1987
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2005
  • U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, 1987

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Weber County Bar Association, 1992 - Present (Former Secretary/Treasurer)
  • Utah Bar Association, 1987 - Present
  • United States Air Force Reserves, JAG Officer, 1994 - Present (Lt. Col.)
  • South Ogden City Board of Adjustments, 1996 - Present (Board Member)
  • Boy Scouts of America, Special Needs Troop 2, 1997 - 2007 (Assistant Scout Master)
  • United States Air Force Active Duty, Asst. Staff Judge Advocate, 1987 - 1991 (Captain (Honorable Discharge))

Honors and Awards

  • Dean's List (University of Idaho), 1986 - Present
  • Idaho Law Review - Lead Articles Editor (University of Idaho), 1985 - 1986
  • Gamma Theta Upsilon - National Honors Society (Weber State University), 1981 - Present
  • Student of the Year (Weber State University), 1981 - Present

Pro Bono Activities

  • Golden Hours Senior Center, 2000 - Present

Past Employment Positions

  • South Ogden City, City Council Member, 1996 - 2004
  • United States Air Force, Lt. Col, JAG Reserves, 1994 - Present
  • United States Air Force, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, Active Duty Lawyer, 1987 - 1991
  • United States Air Force, Captain (Honorable Discharge), 1987 - 1991

Education

  • University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California, June, 1992
    LL.M.
  • University of Utah College of Law, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1985
    Course Work
  • University of Idaho College of Law, Moscow, Idaho, December, 1986
    J.D.
    Honors: Dean's List

    Law Review: Idaho Law Review, Lead Articles Editor, 1985 - 1986
  • Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, 1981
    B.S.
    Honors: Student of the Year - Geography
    Honors: Gamma Theta Upsilon - National Honors Society

Fees

Articles

Published Works

  • Four educational presentations for teaching elementary school age children about courtroom law, American Bar Association Publication

Office Information

Address

2650 Washington Boulevard
Suite #102
Ogden, UT 84401

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Phones

(801) 621-4015

Faxes

(801) 337-4006

Emails

tarryngalloway@aol.com
tarryngalloway@raymondbrounds.com

Websites

http://www.raymondbrounds.com

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