175 South Main, Suite 1330
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Phone: 801-359-3663
Fax: 801-359-3673

Email:
jmabey@utahwater.com
dwright@utahwater.com
cjames@mwjlaw.com

Firm Practice

Mabey Wright & James offers legal services in the areas of water law, commercial litigation, general business and employment law.

John H. Mabey, Jr. calls on extensive experience after serving nearly 14 years as counsel for the Utah State Engineer and the Utah Division of Water Rights. David C. Wright has practiced in state and federal court, including the Tenth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Tax Court, since 1989. P. Corper James practices in the areas of general business and employment law with an emphasis in employment discrimination and litigation.

The firm possesses the resources and experience to handle most any water law, commercial litigation, or employment law matter.The firm has particular expertise in:

water rights consultation
water rights applications and proceedings before the Utah State Engineer
water rights purchase/sale transactions
water rights general adjudication court proceedings
legal counsel to cities, counties, water conservancy districts, special service districts, irrigation companies, mining companies, power companies, real estate development, and business interests
commercial/contracts litigation
real property
eminent domain
corporations/partnerships/limited liability companies
shareholder issues, management, governance
contracts
employment
construction
tax litigation
employment discrimination: Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination
Family Medical Leave Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
sexual harassment
employee policy manuals

Firm History

William N. White began his private water law practice in 1999. In July of 2000, John H. Mabey, Jr., a former colleague at the Utah Attorney General's Office, joined Bill to form White & Mabey, focusing their law practice on Utah water law. David C. Wright joined them in February of 2001, allowing the practice to expand to include commercial and water litigation. Bill White retired from the practice of law but remains active in water development. P. Corper James joined the firm in 2007.
Today, Mabey Wright & James continues its strong water law and litigation practice and offers expanded legal services for its clients’ business and employment law needs. The firm's practice and diverse client base spans across the state of Utah.

We invite you to browse our website, including our Useful Links, and return to use it as a resource for your water and litigation needs.