Douglas J. Shumway

Mr. Shumway's practice is primarily focused on business, securities and real estate law with an emphasis on finance. Mr. Shumway is also a managing partner at the law firm of Shumway Van. His experience in business operations helps him to achieve highly optimal results for his clients, all of which are business owners.

• General Civil

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• Contingent Fees

Texas

Since 2013

Utah

Since 2008

Partner

Shumway Van & Hansen

2008 - Current

In addition to his demanding legal practice, Mr. Shumway is the managing partner for the Utah and San Antonio offices of Shumway Van & Hansen.

UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law

J.D. | Law

2003 - 2006

Southern Utah University

B.S. | Communications

1998 - 2001

College of Eastern Utah

A.S. | General Sciences

1996 - 1998

Salt Lake City Bar Association

Member

2012 - Current

Utah State Bar

Member

2008 - Current

Q. What is the cost of trademarking my logo?

May 6, 2014

A: The price of a trademark varies from law firm to law firm so you should call around to a few intellectual property law firms to see what they are charging. My law firm charges a minimum of $250.00. Many times a trademark does not have the scope that the client believes it should have so make sure any attorney you speak with talks about what you are and are not getting when you register the mark.

This answer is not meant to be legal advice. Please contact an attorney in your area for specific legal advice about your situation. Douglas J. Shumway is licensed to practice law in Texas and Utah.

Q. Is it illegal in the state of Utah for one motel to call another to drum up business?

February 13, 2014

A: Depending on the method utilized to "drum up business" there may or may not be any liability. There are a number of causes of action that most lawyers would be able to think of depending on what was said and sometimes even how something was said. Damages would be difficult to prove and the attorney's fees would probably be outrageous so the motel losing business would probably never really pursue the claims. If you own or work at the motel that is losing business because of the actions of another motel then I would recommend that you take whatever evidence you have and meet with a local attorney. You would want to look for a business litigation attorney rather than a transactional attorney though. The foregoing answer is provided by Douglas J Shumway, Esq.: (801) 478-8080. The answer provided is not intended to form an attorney client relationship and should not be construed as legal advice. Mr. Shumway is licensed to practice law in Utah and Texas. Mr. Shumway's law firm has offices in Salt Lake City, San Antonio and Las Vegas. ... Read More

Q. The buyers backed out of purchasing my home 2 days before the closing date. Do i have to give their earnest money back?

January 29, 2014

A: Whether or not you need to give the earnest money back would be wholly dependent on the terms of the REPC. Most purchase contracts would allow the seller to keep the earnest money if the buyer backed out two days before the closing was supposed to occur, but you would want a real estate lawyer to look at that before taking too aggressive a position on the issue. Most real estate lawyers will do a free consultation so don't hesitate to call around a bit to find one that fits your situation and who is willing to sit down for a bit to talk about it. The foregoing answer is provided by Douglas J Shumway, Esq.: (801) 478-8080. The answer provided is not intended to form an attorney client relationship and should not be construed as legal advice. Mr. Shumway is licensed to practice law in Utah and Texas. Mr. Shumway's law firm has offices in Salt Lake City, San Antonio and Las Vegas. ... Read More