Jonathan G. Pappasideris

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A graduate of Stanford University and the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, Mr. Pappasideris specializes in assisting employers with employment and labor law litigation and compliance issues, including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, breach of contract, non-competition, and workers' compensation matters. In addition to representing employers in federal court, state court, and before the Utah Labor Commission, Mr. Pappasideris drafts employment agreements and counsels clients on compliance with applicable statutes and regulations in order to anticipate and prevent potential problems before they arise.

Although the majority of his practice is dedicated to employment and labor law, Mr. Pappasideris also litigates in a variety of other areas, including commercial and real estate disputes.

Recently, Mountain States Super Lawyers named Mr. Pappasideris a "Rising Star" in the area of Employment Litigation: Defense. Mr. Pappasideris maintains an AV Preeminent (4.8) rating with Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating awarded to attorneys for professional competence and ethics, and he has also been selected as one of Utah’s “Legal Elite” in the category of Up and Coming (as published in Utah Business Magazine).

Education 

S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah, J.D., 2003

  • Order of the Coif
  • National Quarterfinalist (Final Eight), National Moot Court Competition, 2002-03
  • Staff Member, UTAH LAW REVIEW, 2001-02
  • President, Student Bar Association, 2002-03
  • William H. Leary Scholar

Stanford University, B.A., History, 1999

  • Minor in International Relations
Prior Professional Experience 
  • Judicial Clerk, Honorable Michael J. Wilkins, Utah Supreme Court, 2003-04
Admitted to Practice 
  • Utah State Bar
  • United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
  • United States District Court, District of Utah
Professional Affiliations and Memberships 
  • Utah State Bar, Labor & Employment Law and Litigation Sections
  • Salt Lake County Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association
  • S.J. Quinney College of Law Young Alumni Association
Professional and Civic Activities 
  • President, Federal Bar Association Utah Chapter
  • Past President, S.J. Quinney College of Law Young Alumni Association
  • Executive Committee Member, Salt Lake County Bar Association
  • Executive Committee Member, Utah State Bar Young Lawyers Division, 2006-2009
Recent News
Jan 06, 2012

Forty-two Ray Quinney & Nebeker attorneys are named "Utah's Legal Elite," an impressive list

Jun 29, 2011
Ray Quinney & Nebeker is pleased to announce that thirty-two attorneys have been selected as 2011 Super Lawyers, Mountain States Edition and Rising Stars. Only the top five percent of attorneys in each state are honored as Super Lawyers in this annual list, and Rising Star selection is limited to just 2.5 percent of eligible attorneys.
May 09, 2011
Scott Hagen, Mike Blue and Jonathan Pappasideris achieve significant victory at the Tenth Circuit for C.R. England.

AV® Preeminent ™ and BV® Distinguished™ are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.