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Adam Alba is a distinguished partner at Magleby Cataxinos, located in the heart of Utah, where he specializes in employment law and complex commercial litigation. With a robust background in trial advocacy, Mr. Alba has dedicated his career to achieving exceptional outcomes for his clients across various legal arenas, including real property disputes, intellectual property issues, and defamation claims in both state and federal courts. Since earning his Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School in 2010, where he was a full scholarship recipient, Mr. Alba has continuously honed his skills as a trial attorney. His impressive track record includes pivotal victories, such as securing a motion for summary judgment in 2014 that dismissed all claims against a client in a federal employment discrimination lawsuit. In 2019, he successfully defended against a multi-million dollar trademark infringement claim, achieving a complete dismissal. His strategic prowess was also evident in a 2020 jury trial, where he minimized the plaintiffs' damages from over $350,000 to less than $18,000. Mr. Alba's negotiation skills shine through in notable settlements, including a remarkable $3 million payout for a tech startup shareholder in 2021 and a $1.4 million resolution in a complex property dispute in 2022. His ability to navigate complicated legal landscapes is further demonstrated by his success in a motion to dismiss claims exceeding $1 million due to jurisdictional challenges. Prior to his role at Magleby Cataxinos, Mr. Alba served as a trial attorney with the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association, where he chaired over twenty jury trials, consistently achieving not guilty verdicts and dismissals across a spectrum of criminal cases. An active member of the legal community, Mr. Alba has held leadership positions on the boards of the Young Lawyers Division, the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Utah Minority Bar Association. He currently contributes to the Utah Supreme Court's Advisory Committee on the Utah Rules of Evidence. Recognized by his peers as one of Utah's "Legal Elite" from 2017 to 2022, as featured in Utah Business Magazine, he has also been honored as a Mountain States "Rising Star" and "Super Lawyer" by the Super Lawyers rating service in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Adam Alba's unwavering commitment to his clients and his exceptional legal acumen make him a formidable advocate in the realm of employment law and beyond.
About Employment Law
Employment law attorneys handle workplace legal matters affecting both employees and employers. They address issues from hiring through termination. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, wage disputes, employment contracts.
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Updated: May 25, 2026