Andrew G. Deiss

Andrew G. Deiss, the proprietor of Deiss Law in Salt Lake City, Utah, boasts 28 years of experience as a litigator and trial lawyer. Throughout his extensive career, he has faithfully advocated for plaintiffs and defendants in criminal, civil and appellate cases before state and federal courts. His areas of proficiency include, but are not limited to:

• Business law

• Commercial and real estate litigation

• Nonsolicitation, noncompetition and employment disputes

• Antitrust litigation

• Trade secrets and intellectual property

• Securities fraud

• Professional malpractice

• Violent and nonviolent felonies

• Misdemeanors

• DUI plaintiff's work

• Personal injury defense

Additionally, Mr. Deiss serves clients in Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas to ensure they receive the highest level of service possible. He has effectively represented several notable Utah-based businesses, including enterprises featured in Fortune 500 and Fortune 100, addressing various complex litigation issues.

A 1986 B.A. graduate from Yale University, Mr. Deiss attained his master's degree (1992) in American legal history from The University of Chicago. Later, in 1995, he received his J.D. from The University of Chicago Law School. That same year, he secured his license to practice law in Utah.

While at law school, Mr. Deiss also contributed to The University of Chicago Legal Forum as a staff member. With over 200 law review papers and several published pieces to his name, his scholarly proficiency and keen legal insight have significantly impacted numerous court verdicts, including a pivotal Supreme Court ruling.

At the onset of his career, Mr. Deiss served as a clerk for the Utah Supreme Court justice. Subsequently, he assumed the role of a pro tempore judge for the 3rd Judicial District of Utah. His zeal for legal education led him to become an adjunct professor at The University of Utah, where he shared his deep-seated knowledge of legal history and the First Amendment. Also, he is a frequent instructor in trial advocacy courses at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Deiss is an active member of the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Society of Trial Consultants, the American Bar Association and the Utah State Bar. His exceptional legal skills have earned him several accolades, including a "Superb" rating on Avvo. He has received the AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and has been featured on Utah Business' Legal Elite list. U.S. News & World Report has crowned him the Best Lawyer every year since 2011. Also, in 2016, The Best Lawyers in America bestowed upon him the title Antitrust Lawyer of the Year in Salt Lake City.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license 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.