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Jessop, Christopher G.
Terry Jessop & Bitner
39 Exchange Place
Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2765
Phone: (801) 534-0909
Fax: (801) 534-1948
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Other websites associated with this firm:http://www.tjblawyers.comSummary
Current Employment Position(s)
Partner
Languages
- Romanian
- Italian
Lawyer Overview
Christopher G. Jessop was born January 31, 1971, in Ogden, Utah. Chris graduated from Brigham Young University in 1996 with a B.A. in music (cum laude and with university honors). Thereafter, Chris enrolled in the J. Reuben Clark Law School. While in law school, Chris got a job at a local title company and developed a passion for resolving title and other real estate disputes. Chris graduated with a J.D. in 1999. In addition to being a member of the Utah State Bar, Chris is licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, and the 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
Chris was hired as an associate at Corbridge Baird & Christensen in June 1999, and was named as a partner in 2006. Chris practices primarily in the areas of title insurance defense, construction liens, contracts, conveyancing, commercial litigation and collections.
In his spare time, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, Tiffany, and their five children. He also enjoys collecting and listening to classical music, reading, hiking, and exploring the scenic wonders of the Mountain West.
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Leasing
- Commercial Real Estate
- Condemnation
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Liens
- Contracts
- Conveyancing
- Eminent Domain
- Employment Contracts -- Employer
- Land Use & Zoning
- Landlord/Tenant
- Mortgages & Foreclosures
- Residential Real Estate
- State Appellate Practice
- State Trial Practice
- Title Insurance
Representative Clients
- Fidelity National Title Company
- DAW Construction Group
- Reliance Homes
- Gough Construction
- Gough Homes
- Premier Land Development
- Wolff Excavating
West Practice Categories
Contracts, Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Employment Contracts -- Employer, Title Insurance, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Commercial Leasing, Commercial Real Estate, Condemnation, Conveyancing, Eminent Domain, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord/Tenant, Mortgages & Foreclosures, Residential Real Estate
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Utah, 1999
- U.S. District Court District of Utah, 1999
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2001
Past Employment Positions
- Backman Stewart Title Services, Title Associate, 1999
- Provo Abstract Company, Title Associate, 1997 - 1999
Education
- Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Provo, Utah
J.D.
Law Journal: Brigham Young University Education and Law Journal, 1998 - 1999 - Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah,
1996
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: With Honors
Honors: Member, Phi Kappa Phi
Major: Music
Office Information
Address
39 Exchange Place
Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2765
Phones
(801) 534-0909
Faxes
(801) 534-1948