David J. Castleton

Mr. Castleton has a broad transactional practice that includes forming and providing counsel to all types of business organizations, business and estate planning, real estate transactions, and advising physicians and physician groups with respect to business and health care related issues. He has a loyal client base that has followed him throughout his law career. He thoroughly enjoys the practice of law and helping his clients achieve their goals.

Primary areas of practice:

• General Business Planning
• Real Estate
• Healthcare
• Estate Planning and Probate

Education

Cornell University, JD 1981
University of Utah, BS in Accounting 1978

Admissions and Professional Memberships

Utah State Bar, 1981
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
American Bar Association

Professional and Civic Activities

Chairman, Estate Planning Section, Utah State Bar
Executive Committee Estate Planning Section
Utah State Bar Examiner's Review Committee Member
Former Board Member, Salt Lake Estate Planning Council
Former Member Utah State Bar Continuing Education Committee
Former Board Member, University of Utah Young Alumni Association
Soccer coach (25 consecutive years)
Volunteer - Boy Scouts of America
Utah Voluntary Lawyers Project—Needs of the Elderly

Personal

Born in Cedar City, Utah, 1954
Married with 8 children
Enjoys most sports and recreation, especially snowboarding, snow skiing, soccer, tennis, hiking, running, wakeboarding, water skiing, and mountain biking

Presentations and Publications

Mr. Castleton has served as an instructor for numerous continuing professional education courses as well as for business, community and professional groups on topics related to estate planning, probate, business planning, health care, real estate and taxation.