About Attorney David W. Read, Esq.
David Read practices family law and estate planning throughout Utah. Prior to establishing his own firm, his practice was at the regional law firm of Strong & Hanni and later at the national divorce law firm of Cordell & Cordell. David is also a professor of business law in the School of Business at Weber State University.
Utah Business Magazine’s list of “Utah Legal Elite” and Super Lawyers have recognized David for his expertise. He provides clients with seasoned legal counsel as he focuses on the most efficient and effective litigation strategies. He works closely and effectively with qualified professionals and expert witnesses, including business evaluators, forensic accountants, clinical psychologists, custody evaluators, social workers, guardian ad litem, and real estate appraisers.
David served as a founding editor-in-chief of the Utah Journal of Family Law. He also served as the Managing Editor of the nationally esteemed academic Journal of Legal Studies Education, a publication of the Academy of Legal Studies in Business.
Honors & Education
University of Houston, J.D. 2009London School of Economics, MSc. 2005University of Utah, 2004, BAHistory & Experience
Read Law, LLCCordell & CordellStrong & HanniJudicial Clerkship, The Honorable Judge
Thomas L. Kay, Utah’s Second District CourtAwards
Business Law Practitioner of the Year (2016) – Utah Bar AssociationAcademy of Legal Studies Best Paper Award, 2016Mountain States Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (multiple years)Utah Business Magazine, Utah Legal Elite (multiple years)Highlighted Cases
Gardner v. Gardner, 2019 UT 61Robertson v. Stevens 2020 UT App 29Training
Financial Analysis and Valuation for Lawyers, Harvard Law School (2021)National Institute of Trial Advocacy,
Trial Skills (2012)National Institute of Trial Advocacy,
ABA Family Law Trial Program (2019)Family Law Mediation Training, Utah Dispute Resolution (2019)Basic Mediation Training, Utah Dispute Resolution (2018)Professional Associations
& Activities
Family Law Section, Utah Bar AssociationBusiness Law Section, Utah Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association, memberUtah Bar Association, memberChair, Business Law Section – 2023 – 2024Editorial Board, 2016 Utah Business Law for Entrepreneurs and ManagersPublications
David’s Google Scholar ProfileRead, D. et al. Utah Business Law for Entrepreneurs. Utah State Bar Association, 2016.