Paul D. Colton

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Education:
Brigham Young University (J.D. 1998)
Merit Scholarship (1996-1998)
Alumni Scholar, BYU Alumni Association (1996/97)

Brigham Young University (MBA 1998 Finance)
Phi Kappa Phi
96th percentile GMAT
Academic Scholarship (1995/96)
Alumni Scholar, BYU Alumni Association (1995/96)
Teaching and Research Assistant - Dynamics of Law

Brigham Young University (B.A. 1994 Spanish Translation), magna cum laude
Brigham Young University (B.A. 1994 International Relations)
Phi Kappa Phi
Academic Scholarship, 4 years
Achieved highest Spanish oral proficiency rating awarded by BYU (1994)
Assistant Editor, La Marca Hispanica, an annual Spanish literary publication

Bar Admissions:
Utah State Bar
Nevada State Bar
California State Bar

U.S. District Court, District of Utah
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
9^th Circuit Court of Appeals

Areas of Practice: Business and Real Estate Transactions; Owners Associations; Foreclosure; Loan Modification and Financing; Mechanics; Liens; Land Use.

Professional Affiliations: Utah State Bar (Business, Real Estate and Military Sections); Nevada State Bar; California State Bar; Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Background: Before joining Wrona Law Firm, Mr. Colton spent several years practicing law in large firms in Las Vegas, Nevada and Los Angeles, California, where he handled complex legal transactions for several well known hotels and resorts.   Mr. Colton brought his skills, expansive legal knowledge and experience to the Heber Valley 7 years ago and is dedicated to providing excellent and timely legal services to Wasatch County and Summit County businesses and residents.  He specializes in business and real estate transactions.  Mr. Colton resides in Midway, Utah with his wife and their four children.  He is active in church, school and civic activities in Wasatch County and enjoys the outdoors.