M. John Ashton

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John has been in association with Ray Quinney & Nebeker since 1968. Much of that time has involved providing services to First Security Bank and later Wells Fargo Bank after their merger. That work has involved reviewing loans, leases and other financial transactions. The past 15 years has been devoted almost exclusively to leveraged equipment leases for Wells Fargo as trustee. John has a conflict resolution certificate and has acted as a mediator. He is a past member of The University of Utah Board of Trustees and the University Hospital board. He maintains an AV Preeminent (5.0) rating with Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating awarded to attorneys for professional competence and ethics.

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating for M. John Ashton
Education 

University of Utah, J.D., 1969

University of Utah, B.S., Business, 1966

University of Utah, Certificate, Conflict Resolution, 1997

Admitted to Practice 
  • United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Professional Affiliations and Memberships 
  • Board of Directors, University of Utah Alumni Association

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