Business Details
43 Years
experience
Experienced Legal Representation in Salt Lake City
Established in 1983, Winder & Counsel, PC is a client-driven law firm delivering sophisticated legal expertise with personalized attention. Our team of seasoned attorneys has represented diverse clients across Utah in complex litigation, transactional matters, and specialized legal fields. With accolades including Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell AV ratings, we combine decades of experience with a commitment to integrity and public service. Our practice spans commercial litigation, real estate, intellectual property, product liability, and constitutional law, supported by a medical doctor as of-counsel attorney. We prioritize client communication, explaining complex legal issues clearly while advocating fiercely in court.Recognized as Utah's Commercial Law Firm of the Year, we maintain affiliations with premier legal networks and uphold the highest peer-reviewed standards. Our track record includes multi-million-dollar real estate transactions, high-stakes litigation, and landmark cases in antitrust and civil rights. We approach each case with strategic creativity, whether resolving disputes through negotiation or litigating to verdict. Backed by 40 years of local expertise and national recognition, we provide tailored solutions for individuals and businesses facing legal challenges.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate Law
Trademark Registration
Product Liability
Constitutional Law
Eminent Domain
Estate Planning
Insurance Defense
Environmental Law
Professional Malpractice
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- 40 years of legal experience since 1983
- Recognized in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers
- Medical doctor as of-counsel attorney
- Client-focused communication and transparency
- Landmark cases in antitrust and civil rights
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers in America
- Super Lawyers
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Litigation Counsel of America
- Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys
- International Society of Primerus Law Firms
What people say
Highly Talented Attorneys
Strongly recommend the services
Fair results
Dedicated attorneys
Positive outcome
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice resolves high-stakes business conflicts through strategic negotiation or courtroom advocacy. We represent clients in contract disputes, antitrust matters, and corporate litigation across Utah. With decades of trial experience, our attorneys protect business interests while minimizing operational disruption through tailored legal solutions.
Real Estate Law
We handle complex real estate transactions and disputes for commercial clients throughout Utah. Our services include property acquisition, development agreements, and eminent domain defense. With experience in multi-million-dollar deals, we ensure compliance while protecting client investments in Salt Lake City's growing market.
Trademark Registration
Our intellectual property practice safeguards brands through trademark prosecution and enforcement. We assist businesses with federal registration, infringement claims, and litigation defense. Notable experience includes precedent-setting cases for national restaurant chains and technology companies seeking to protect their market identity.
Constitutional Law
We advocate for individuals and organizations in constitutional law matters, including free speech, religious liberty, and government overreach cases. Our attorneys have represented clients in landmark civil rights litigation and provide strategic counsel for navigating complex constitutional challenges.
Product Liability
Our product liability practice represents both plaintiffs and defendants in defective product claims. We handle cases involving manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, and design flaws across various industries. With a track record of multi-million-dollar recoveries, we provide comprehensive legal strategies for complex liability disputes.
People
Donald J. Winder
Founding Attorney
40-year legal veteran with AV Martindale rating, Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy, and featured in Best Lawyers. Represented clients in landmark antitrust and civil rights cases across Utah.
Robert K. Rothfeder
Of Counsel Attorney
Medical doctor and attorney with specialized expertise in professional malpractice and complex litigation. Provides unique medical-legal perspective for healthcare-related legal matters.
Questions
What practice areas does Winder & Counsel specialize in?
We focus on commercial litigation, real estate law, intellectual property, constitutional law, product liability, and professional malpractice cases across Utah.
Does the firm handle cases outside Utah?
While based in Salt Lake City, our attorneys have represented clients in multi-jurisdictional cases and maintain national legal affiliations.
What makes Winder & Counsel different from other law firms?
Combining 40 years of experience with personalized service, we offer big-firm expertise with boutique-level client focus and multidisciplinary legal strategies.
Are payment plans available for legal services?
Payment arrangements are discussed during initial consultations. Contact our office for specific billing inquiries.
