Canyons Law Group - Utah Attorney Profiles

Our attorneys are dedicated to providing top quality legal services to our clients. Each attorney works personally with clients, taking time to understand the needs and objectives of each client, and working hard to create and implement a legal strategy designed to acheive each client's goals.

• David C. Blum
• Adam J. Elmore
• Stephen W. Howard
• Andrew E. McAdams
• Shawn C. Condie

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David C. Blum

David Blum graduated in 1997 from the S.J. Quinney School of Law at the University of Utah, where he had the distinction of serving as a Senior Staff member of the Utah Law Review. Mr. Blum has the dedication and determination necessary to help his clients achieve favorable outcomes in complex legal fights. But after nearly two decades as an attorney, Mr. Blum has the experience needed to help his clients work toward effective and efficient legal solutions designed to achieve their goals without unnecessary expense and delay.

Mr. Blum has successfully assisted clients in a variety of family law matters, including adoptions, divorce, guardianships, child support, child custody, alimony, and more. Because of his extensive experience in family law, Mr. Blum has important insights on estate planning issues that can arise in various individual and family circumstances. He can work with his clients to create personalized estate plans tailored to meet their unique needs. Mr. Blum's practice also includes personal injury and accident work, where he works hard to ensure that his clients' rights are protected, and that they are appropriately compensated for injuries and damages that they have suffered.

Academic Background

Juris Doctor
University of Utah, S.J Quinney College of Law

Academic Honors

• Utah Law Review: Senior Staff

Professional Affiliations and Bar Admissions

• Utah State Bar
• Washington, D.C. Bar (inactive)
• Family Law Section, Utah Bar
• United States District Court, District of Utah

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Stephen W. Howard

Utah attorney Stephen W. Howard graduated cum laude from the Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark School of Law. His academic honors include membership in the National Order of Barristers, and receipt of the American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Advocacy. He has served previously as a member of the Board of Direcors and as interim Executive Director of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Trusted and recognized for his knowledge, skill, and attention to detail, Stephen Howard has assisted clients a trial lawyer, advocate, negotiator, and legal counselor since 1999.

Mr. Howard began his legal career working with the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association ("LDA"). During more than a decade at LDA, Mr. Howard acquired more real courtroom experience than many attorneys will see during an entire career.

While employed at LDA, Mr. Howard worked in the appellate division, as a trial attorney, and eventually as part of the capital defense team. His successes include appeals, trials, motion practice and more. His hard work and dedication have contributed to successful outcomes for his clients, both in and out of the courtroom.

In the years since entering private practice, Mr. Howard has also enjoyed the opportunity to help provide peace of mind to individuals and families, by helping them to create wills, trusts, and other estate planning tools. He also works with clients in the the field of family law, assisting them in adoptions, guardianships, and more.

Academic Background

Juris Doctor, cum laude
J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University

Academic Honors

• Awarded American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Advocacy
• Named to National Order of Barristers
• National Moot Court Competition in New York City

Professional Affiliations and Bar Admissions

• Utah State Bar
• United States District Court, District of Utah
• Utah Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
• J. Reuben Clark Law Society
• National Association of Drug Court Professionals (former member)
• Statewide DORA Oversight Committee (former member)

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Andrew McAdams

Andrew McAdams is a Utah native with a national resume. His prior legal experience includes time spent as a law school professor in North Carolina as well as work as a felony prosecutor in one of the largest state prosecutor's offices in the nation. Before joining the Canyons Law Group, Mr. McAdams also worked for the Cache County Attorney's office as a felony prosecutor and drug court prosecutor.

As a law professor, Mr. McAdams had the distinction of presenting at the Conference of the New England Consortium of Legal Writing Professors at the Suffolk School of Law in Boston. As a prosecutor, he was responsible for pursuing criminal charges ranging from complex white-collar crime to murder. As an attorney in private practice, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his work in representing his clients.

Academic Background

Juris Doctor
Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law

Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Utah

Academic Honors

• President's Award
• Dean's List
• National Moot Court Team

Professional Affiliations and Bar Admissions

• American Bar Association
• Utah State Bar
• Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Arizona State Bar (inactive)
• North Carolina State Bar
• J. Reuben Clark Law Society

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Adam J. Elmore

Adam Elmore is a graduate of the University of California, Hastings College of Law, where he served as an editor of the Hastings Constitutional Law Review. He has been approved by the Utah Supreme Court to serve as a mentor in the Utah State Bar's Young Lawyers Training Program.

Following graduation from law school, Mr. Elmore accepted a position with the Utah Federal Defenders Office. Following that, he spent the next thirteen years as a trial lawyer for the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association where he played a critical role in the Association's felony division and capital defense team.

Mr. Elmore's extensive courtroom experience includes successes in jury trials, legal motion practice, negotiations, and much more. During his years of legal practice he has developed and refined the skills necessary to be an effective advocate for his clients, both in and out of court.

Academic Background

Juris Doctor
University of California, Hastings College of Law

Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Utah

Professional Affiliations and Experience

• Utah State Bar
• Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Mentor - Utah State Bar's Young Lawyers Training Program
• Gerry Spence Trial College

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Shawn C. Condie - Of Counsel

Shawn Condie is affiliated with the Canyons Law Group as an of counsel member of the firm. His law practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. Prior to law school, Shawn received POST training and worked in law enforcement as a special functions officer. He has also worked as a court clerk, court transport officer, and bailiff. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous law enforcement and court employment to his practice as he works to protect the rights and interests of his clients. Mr. Condie holds a master's degree in criminal justice, and has earned bachelor's degrees in both Spanish and criminal justice.

Spanish-Speaking Lawyer - El abogado Condie habla español. Si Usted se requiere un abogado, él puede ayudarle en su situación. Él practica en todos los tribunales por todo del estado de Utah.

Academic Background

Juris Doctor
University of Missouri - Kansas City

Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Weber State University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Spanish (Double Major)
Weber State University

Academic Honors and Activities

• Dean's List
• Merit Scholarship
• Midwestern Innocense Project

Professional Affiliations and Bar Admissions

• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Utah State Bar
• Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• American Bar Association

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