Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Utah since: 1993
Education: University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
As a founding partner and managing member of Adair Evans, LLC, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Douglas D. Adair provides strategic legal representation to individuals and families handling tough domestic matters. With a practice dedicated exclusively to family law, he works with clients facing some of the most personal and challenging disputes of their lives. He focuses on resolving cases efficiently while remaining prepared to advocate aggressively in court when necessary.
Mr. Adair represents clients in various family law matters, including divorce, alimony, paternity, child support, adoption and child custody disputes. He also assists individuals seeking protective orders and represents parties in matters before the juvenile court. He is known for his thoughtful approach and careful case preparation, and he develops legal strategies designed to protect his clients’ parental rights, financial interests and long-term stability. By combining practical guidance with strong courtroom advocacy, he helps clients move forward with confidence during difficult transitions.
Mr. Adair earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from The University of Utah David Eccles School of Business in 1989. He later attended The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1993. His legal education provided a strong foundation for a career focused on problem-solving, careful legal analysis and client-centered representation.
Admitted to practice law in Utah since 1993, Mr. Adair has built a reputation as a respected member of the family law community. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an organization that recognizes attorneys with significant experience and skill in family law matters. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and the Utah State Bar Family Law Section Executive Committee.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Divorce
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 1993, Utah
Professional Webpage: https://adairevanslaw.com/about-douglas
Bar / Professional Activity
- Past Chair (and current member) of the Utah State Bar Family Law Executive Committee
- Member of the American Inns of Court
- Member of the Utah State Court’s Domestic Process Improvement Committee
- President of the Davis County Bar Association
Educational Background
- University of Utah School of Business, B.S. degree in Finance, 1990
Office location for Douglas D. Adair
405 South Main Street
Suite 900
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801-349-1369
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- Super Lawyers: 2025