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Utah's Premier Employment Attorney for Highly-Compensated Professionals
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D. Scott Crook's law practice has focused largely in the areas of labor and employment law, where he has represented both large employers and highly compensated employees, executives, and professionals. With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Crook has won many trials, arbitrations, and appeals throughout his distinguished career in private practice.
He is consistently named as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the area of Labor and Employment Litigation, as a Mountain State's Super Lawyer, and a member of Utah's Legal Elite. In 2025, he was recognized as one of the Top 100 lawyers in the Mountain States region.
Mr. Crook also has significant experience in all areas of civil litigation, real property litigation, probate litigation, land use, and water law. He has extensive experience in appellate practice, having appeared and argued cases before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, Utah Supreme Court, and Utah Court of Appeals.
Mr. Crook has appeared before state and federal appellate courts, including:
Mr. Crook, the son of a career military man, has lived throughout the United States, including Arizona, Mississippi, Washington, California, and New Mexico. Having spent his entire teenage years in Alamogordo, New Mexico, he considers it his hometown. He currently resides in Centerville, Utah.
In his personal time, Mr. Crook enjoys spending time with his family, conducting family history research, and following sports.
Our office is located in the iconic Walker Center, in the heart of Salt Lake City's business district. The building offers convenient access, nearby parking, and is easily reachable by public transportation.
175 S. Main Street, Suite 520
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Whether you're facing a complex severance negotiation, reviewing an employment contract, or navigating restrictive covenants, Mr. Crook brings decades of experience to protect your interests.
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