Overview

Now retired from active practice, Lyndon remains connected to the firm and its clients through longstanding relationships built over the course of his career. The following biography reflects his experience and contributions during his time in practice. 

Lyndon advises businesses from a wide variety of industries on a broad spectrum of corporate and transactional issues. Known to his clients as an informed and experienced businessman who is also a lawyer, he helps them with corporate and commercial matters including securities, buying and selling businesses, and creating and organizing new lines of business. 

Experience

Solutions in action

Lyndon’s representative experience includes:

  • Represented a wholesale electrical products distribution corporation in its $250 million sale to a private international company.
  • Represented an e-commerce corporation in its $75 million sale to a public company.
  • Represented various corporations and limited liability companies in raising capital, from $1 million to $100 million, and prepared the necessary disclosure documents.
  • Represented a minor league baseball corporation in acquiring a franchise for the team, obtaining approval from the league, and negotiating with the city to build and lease a stadium. Lyndon also assisted with formation of the entity, preparing the disclosure documents for the entity to raise capital, acquiring the team, securing rights to play in the stadium, and securing affiliation with a major league team.
  • Quarterbacked the litigation team in a matter regarding interpretation of the “Ripper Clause” and constitutionality of the state legislative act creating a state entity.
  • Represented a state entity in regards to negotiation and revision of donation agreements, lease agreements, tax sharing agreements, and development agreements to provide hotel rooms for low cost use by military personnel in connection with development of a new ski resort.
  • Represented a private-sector international non-profit in a variety of corporate, privacy, and cybersecurity matters.
  • Assisted two newly created state entities in board appointment and organization and the drafting and board adoption of organizing resolutions approving the budget, adopting policies regarding procurement, electronic meetings and public comment and delegation of authority.

Credentials

  • Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Editor and author, BYU Journal of Legal Studies; Phi Kappa Phi, 1981, cum laude
  • Brigham Young University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Valedictorian, Department of Government, 1979, magna cum laude

  • Utah

  • Best Lawyers®, Privacy and Data Security Law, 2023-present
  • ​​​​​Best Lawyers®, Corporate Law; Securities / Capital Markets Law, 2020–present
  • Silver Beaver Award, Boy Scouts of America – Great Salt Lake Council, 2011
  • Utah Legal Elite, Securities Law, Utah Business magazine, 2007–2014, 2018–20222
  • Martindale-Hubbell© AV Preeminent Rated since the mid 90’s

Engagement

  • Utah Securities Commission
    • Reappointment by Governor Cox (with Utah Senate confirmation), 2023-2027
    • Chair, 2023-present
    • Appointment by Governor Herbert (with Utah Senate confirmation), 2019-2023
  • Member, Utah State Bar
    • Member, Business Law Section
    • Member, Securities Section
    • Securities Section Chairman, 1996–1997
    • Securities Section Officer, 1993–1997
  • J. Reuben Clark Law Society

  • Boy Scouts of America – Great Salt Lake Council
    • Wood Badge Course Director, 2012
    • Farmington Bay District Chairman, 2013-2014
    • Chairman of Contingent to 2015 World Jamboree (Japan)
  • Assistance League of Salt Lake City, Community Advisory Board, 2005-2006
  • Centerville City Planning and Zoning Commission
    • Chairman, 1994-1996
    • Member, 1991-1996