Measure twice, cut once. Whether it’s a mistake cutting a piece of wood or a mistake of another sort, not taking the time to make sure of what you’re doing will cost you time or money, and most likely both.
Too frequently members of the construction industry contact me AFTER signing a one-sided contract, missing mechanic’s lien and payment bond claim deadlines, waiving claims or defenses, or making other costly mistakes.
With over twenty year’s experience practicing construction law, I can help you save time and money, and avoid costly mistakes. Before signing a contract, review it. If you have questions or concerns, contact me. File the notices necessary to preserve your contract, mechanic’s lien, payment bond, and other claims. What notices? Ask me. I can walk you through the process.
Sometimes despite your best efforts, disputes will arise. I have successfully represented owners, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, trials, and appeals.
While I am licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of Utah and Wyoming, I have helped clients to resolve matters in many others states, and even internationally. You may contact me at Babcock Scott & Babcock, P.C., a ten-attorney construction law firm, where I am a senior shareholder.
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Babcock Scott & Babcock, P.C.
370 E South Temple Fl 4
Salt Lake City, UT, 84111-1206
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WY | Active | 2011 | 11/29/2020 |
UT | Active | 1998 | 01/07/2021 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
ABC Volunteer of the Year (General Counsel/Legislative Affairs) | Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Utah Chapter | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Judge J. Richard Foth Writing Award | Washburn University School of Law | 1996 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder | Babcock Scott & Babcock, P.C. | 2000 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Utah State Bar, Collection Law Section | Member | 2019 - Present |
Associated Builders and Contractors of Utah | General Counsel | Member of Executive Committee and Board | 2011 - Present |
Utah State Bar, Construction Law Section | Past Chairman | 2008 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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NACM's Business Credit magazine | Using Utah’s State Construction Registry to Protect Your Money | 2018 |
State by State Guide to Design and Construction Contracts and Claims | Wyoming Chapter | 2018 |
Lien Law Online (State by State Lien Laws) | Wyoming Section | 2018 |
Utah Construction & Design | The Problem with Sole-Source Specifications | 2018 |
ABC Utah Chapter Directory | Mediation: A Collaborative Resolution | 2016 |
ABC Utah Chapter Directory | Wyoming Lien Law: A Brief Overview | 2014 |
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School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Washburn University School of Law (with honors) | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
Utah State University (cum laude) | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Bonding Education Program | Contract Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, and Strategic Planning | 2018 |
NACM Western Region Credit Conference | “Liens, Bonds & Beyond” | 2018 |
CSI Symposium 2018 | "The Pitfalls of Sole-Source and Manufacture-Driven Specifications" | 2018 |
Construction Law: From A to Z | Bidding Process and Construction Lien and Bond Claims | 2008 |
Using a Mechanic's Lien to Get Your Money | Utah Mechanic's Lien Law | 2008 |
The New 2007 AIA Documents: What has Changed? | AIA Contracts | 2008 |
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Using a Mechanic's Lien to Get Your Money | Utah Mechanic's Lien Law | 2007 |
Strong Construction Contracts: Your Foundation for Payment | Payment and Performance Bond Claims and Utah's State Construction Registry | 2007 |
AIA Contracts | AIA Contracts | 2007 |
AIA Contracts | AIA Contracts | 2006 |
Using a Mechanic's Lien to Get Your Money | Utah Mechanic's Lien Law | 2006 |
Utah Mechanics' Liens and Payment Bonds | Utah Mechanic's Lien and Payment Bond Law | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Big-D Construction v. Rafter H Construction | Prevailed at federal court jury trial in Cheyenne, Wyoming. |
Ron Case Roofing v. Sturzenegger, 2007 UT App 100, 158 P.3d 556 | Prevailed at bench trial and on appeal before the Utah Court of Appeals. Obtained money judgment, plus interest at 36% per annum. |
Rogers v. JWright Development, 2016 WY 10, 366 P.3d 1264 (Wyo. 2016) | Prevailed on summary judgment and on appeal before the Wyoming Supreme Court as to property seller. Remanded as to contractor. Ultimately settled through mediation. |
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Daniel Day, Construction and development Attorney on Mar 20, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have know Mr. Robinson for many years. We served together as leaders in the Construction Section of the Utah State Bar Association, and from time to time Mr. Robinson has been opposing counsel in disputes between our clients. I have found Mr. Robinson and the other attorneys at Babcock, Scott and Babcock to be of the utmost integrity and of the highest competency in construction law. Without hesitation I can endorse Mr. Robinson and his partners at Babcock, Scott and Babcock. They are good people and among the finest attorneys.
Conrad Johansen, Construction and development Attorney on Feb 6, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Jason for many years and consider him to be an intelligent, hard-working, effective, reliable, and ethical attorney. Often when I have questions relating to construction law issue, I have gone to Jason and have always benefited from his understanding on the issue.