Sean Monson is the chairperson of the firm’s Employment, Labor & Immigration Law practice teams. He defends employers against discrimination and wrongful termination claims, represents clients in non-compete cases and advises clients regarding best practices to avoid litigation in the future.  

Capabilities

Biography

Sean A. Monson focuses his practice in employment counseling and litigation and real estate litigation and transactions. He has represented several large and small Utah businesses in litigation matters involving claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, covenants not to compete, WARN Act disputes, OSHA infractions, and labor disputes. He has represented title companies, businesses and individuals in real property transactions and litigation matters involving boundary, ownership, title insurance and priority of interest lawsuits. He has also represented companies in multimillion dollar real estate purchase and sale transactions as wells as lending, development and leasing agreements. He has appeared before planning commissions and city councils on behalf of real estate developers regarding entitlement and zoning disputes throughout the Wasatch Front. He is the current chair of the Bountiful City planning commission.

Experience

Representing Dental Client in Collective Action

Representing a dental software company in a collective action brought by independent contractors.

Defended Against Claims of Discrimination

Represented an Israeli company against claims of religious discrimination, disability discrimination and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, among other claims.

Sale of Golf Course and Subdivision Ground Lease

Represented client in the sale of a golf course ground lease and surrounding subdivision.

Accomplishments

Academic

University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1995)

Brigham Young University (B.A., summa cum laude, 1992)

Professional

Recognized as member of Utah’s Legal Elite by Utah Business magazine for multiple years in both employment and real estate. 

Associations

Professional

Chair, Real Estate Section of the Utah State Bar

Member, Executive Committee, Litigation Section of the Utah State Bar

On the Board of the Northern Utah Human Resource Association

Community

Member of Board of Directors, Davis County Citizens Committee Against Violence

Volunteer, Davis County Attorney’s Office Protective Order Project

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Credentials

Licensed

Utah

Education

University of Michigan Law School