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Ronald D Wilkinson
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Biography
Ron Wilkinson graduated cum laude from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric. He was a nationally ranked collegiate debater and speaker. He attended the J. Reuben Clark Law School and graduated in 1989. While in law school, Mr. Wilkinson participated in Moot Court and received many awards, including “Best Oralist” at the Jerome Prince National Moot Court Competition, sponsored by Brooklyn Law School Honor Society. Mr. Wilkinson later completed all coursework for a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, receiving training in Forensic Psychology, including the performance of custody evaluations, the performance of fitness evaluations, and multiple modalities of therapy.
Mr. Wilkinson’s practice focuses on all areas of family law, including divorce, change in child custody, child support, alimony, dissipation of assets, mediation, adoptions, paternity, termination of parental rights, and grandparent rights, including visitation. He has significant experience helping clients settle complicated financial and custodial issues. Mr. Wilkinson’s practice also includes personal injury, wrongful death, criminal law, and estate planning.
Mr. Wilkinson also serves as a court-appointed Special Master in high conflict cases and is also a trained Guardian ad Litem. For over eight years, he practiced in the Fourth District Office of the Guardian ad Litem, including Managing Attorney for six years. Because of Mr. Wilkinson’s unique background in psychology, including therapy and custody evaluations, he provides skills that successfully assist the client with issues in a complicated divorce.
Mr. Wilkinson has been equally successful in appellate work. On the appellate level, he has assisted in the reversal of awards of child custody and reversal in favor of grandparent visitation. In addition, Mr. Wilkinson effectively prevailed in an appellate appeal that involved a wrongful death claim against a municipality.
Mr. Wilkinson is a member of the Utah State Bar and admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court Bar. He was a member of the Utah Foster Parent Association, the Juvenile Detention Advisory Board, and the National Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates. He served as a chairman for the Children’s Justice Center Advisory Board and was on the Task Force for the implementation of House Bill 265, Child Welfare Reform Bill. Additionally, Mr. Wilkinson has received the Child Advocate Award, and the Utah County Domestic Violence Coalition Purple Ribbon Award. Mr. Wilkinson has had articles accepted for publication, and Mr. Wilkinson has given multiple presentations to attorneys, therapists, and custody evaluators.
In addition to his law practice, Mr. Wilkinson currently teaches Public Speaking at Brigham Young University and has also taught in the departments of Social Work and Psychology, including Abnormal Psychology, Adult Development, Life Span Development, and Child Development.
Mr. Wilkinson and his wife are the parents of eleven children. He enjoys skiing, racquetball, gardening, and spending time with his family.
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Licensed in Utah for 36 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 1989
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Location
Heritage Law Offices
898 South State Street, Suite 100, Orem, UT, 84097-7044
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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Summer | September 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amazing Attorney
I had an extremely difficult case with many moving parts. The situation I was dealing with is not necessarily typical but it is not uncommon in the child custody/ divorce realm. Many attorneys refuse this type of case due to its complexity. Ron was able to successfully navigate this situation with gr...
Posted by David | July 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Ron treated me like family
Ron treated me like family and was able to get everything I asked for in my divorce! We had some really odd circumstances, and Ron and his associates worked side-by-side with me and made the process really easy! I would highly recommend Ron or any of his associates to everyone That is looking.
Posted by Jessica | January 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
RUN!!! DISHONEST HORRIBLE ATORNEY!!!
Ronald charged my friend over $20,000 in a divorce matter and when it was time for court he was not even aware of the hearing and she lost custody in default. After this he dropped her as a client after not returning her calls for almost a month. The only thing that Ronald was good at was charging he...
Posted by Wendy | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Lawyer!
A few years ago I found myself in the middle of a horrible custody dispute after the relationship I had with the father of my children unraveled. It was a unique situation in that we’d been married earlier, got legally divorced and stayed together in a committed relationship, all without ANYONE’S kno...
Posted by John | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Ron is one of the best choices that I ever made
Ron jumped into a very difficult divorce and immediately went to work and go the ball rolling. His experience with child custody is almost 2nd to none. He helped settle my divorce out of court with a great outcome. One of the things that I appreciate most about Ron was his ability to always remain po...
Ronald D Wilkinson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a fantastic divorce attorney. Would highly recommend."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ron and I have worked together on a family law case. He does a great job of representing his client. I would highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer.I have had the opportunity to work with Ron as opposing legal counsel on a few cases. He is a diligent attorney who pursues his clients' cases above his own interests. He is a great choice for a family law attorney."
"I have known Ron Wilkinson for 30 years. He is intelligent, articulate, and a fine attorney. I recommend him highly."
"I have known Ron for many years and endorse him without any reservation. He knows the law and is a great advocate for his clients in helping them resolve difficult issues."
"Ron is a great attorney who in my interactions with him looks for practical solutions and opportunities to settle difficult family law matters. I also admire his concern for the children involved in each case, as they often are not technically represented. That's the mark of a professional."
"I endorse this lawyer.Ron is a man of character and integrity.He is brilliant in the court room. I have known Ron for several years and highly recommend him."
"Ron is a great attorney in the divorce and child custody areas and is able to handle some of the toughest cases while remaining professional and good to work with."
"Ron is the lawyer I refer my own friends and family to, so that speaks to the confidence that I have in him. Ron has experience as a Guardian ad Litem and a background in psychology that give him extraordinary insights into family law that many others lack. He also has experience in both the District and Juvenile court systems. Having worked with Ron on some very high conflict cases over the past decade, I have seen his prowess in the courtroom, his cool head in negotiations, and his kind heart with hurting families. You can't go wrong with Ron."
"I have known and worked with Ron for over 13 years and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking legal advice. Ron has experience in both District and Juvenile Court, which is rare in this area. You would be well served with Ron Wilkinson as your attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ron has a great deal of experience and expertise in family law. I have referred many cases to him. Ron has particular skills in the area of custody due to his background as a Guardian ad Litem and his Ph.d. coursework in psychology. I have a lot of respect for Ron."
"I have had the privilege of working with Ron as co-counsel and opposing counsel on numerous cases over the years. He is one of the greatest trial attorneys I have witnessed. He is prepared, articulate, and well spoken. I have referred numerous clients to Ron over the years who have reported positive experiences. He provides a level of expertise with his experience as a former Guardian Ad Litem."
"Ron is a pleasure to work with or against in divorce cases and is widely regarded as an expert in child custody, child protection and special master matters. He handles matters aggressively and professionally for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Purple Ribbon Award, Utah County Domestic Violence Coalition
1996
Child Advocate Award, Division of Child and Family Services and Utah Foster Parents
1989
Best Oralist, Jerome Prince National Moot Court Competition
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Managing Attorney, Heritage Law Offices, Inc.
1994 - 2000
Managing Attorney, Office of Guardian ad Litem
1992 - 2001
Guardian ad Litem Attorney, Office of Guardian ad Litem
Associations
1989 - Present
J. Reuben Clark Law SocietyMember
1989 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1989
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Parental Defense Alliance Conference
"Ethics and the Law"
2001
Court Appointed Special Advocate Certification Training
"Becoming a Child Advocate"
2001
BYU Pre-Law Society
"So You Want to Be a Lawyer?"
Publications
1989
Education and Legal Perspectives
"The Future of a Moment of Silence in Public Schools, Will the Proponents Have Their Prayers Answered?"
1989
Education and Legal Perspectives
"The First Amendment and the Teaching of Evolution in Public Schools"
Languages
English