James Gilson

Shareholder & General Counsel – Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar P.C.

Mediator | Arbitrator | Commercial Litigator
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Professional Overview

James D. Gilson is a shareholder and General Counsel at Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar P.C. in Salt Lake City, where he focuses on complex commercial litigation, white collar defense, and dispute resolution.

With more than 30 years of litigation experience, Mr. Gilson has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of disputes across state and federal courts. In addition to his litigation practice, he serves as a mediator and arbitrator, having resolved hundreds of cases through mediation, arbitration, and trial.

Mr. Gilson is a former federal prosecutor and past President of the Utah State Bar, bringing a highly experienced, practical, and balanced perspective to dispute resolution. His experience allows parties to evaluate not only the legal merits of their case, but the real-world risks and outcomes they face if the dispute proceeds.
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution Experience

Mr. Gilson has handled complex, high-stakes litigation, including:
• Defended financial institutions in 150+ lender liability and foreclosure cases
• Successfully defended clients in fraud, tax, and federal criminal investigations
• Achieved multi-million dollar judgments in fraud and commercial disputes
• Defended against fiduciary duty and securities law claims
• Represented clients in construction defect and commercial contract disputes
• Prosecuted intellectual property infringement claims
His experience spans both civil and criminal matters, providing a comprehensive understanding of risk, exposure, and litigation strategy.
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Mediation Perspective

Mr. Gilson brings a problem-solving, pragmatic approach to mediation, grounded in decades of litigation and trial experience.

His perspective is shaped by:
• Representing both plaintiffs and defendants
• Experience as a federal prosecutor
• Leadership within the legal profession

He is particularly effective in:
• Evaluating complex legal and financial exposure
• Managing multi-issue and multi-party disputes
• Guiding parties toward realistic, outcome-driven resolutions

His background as a federal prosecutor provides unique insight into disputes involving fraud, regulatory exposure, and potential criminal implications.
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