Born and raised in Southern California, Justin received a B.A. degree in History from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah and a Masters of Philosophy from the University of Dublin, Trinity College, before receiving his Juris Doctorate degree from the J. Reuben Clark School of Law at Brigham Young University.

Justin's practice has focused on the areas of securities law, entertainment law, trademark and copyrights, commercial/business law, Title VII (discrimination) cases, construction law, and appellate practice. Justin has represented musicians, artists, film production companies and record labels in his practice.

Justin also released a critically and commerically successful album under the moniker "SLEEPTHIEF" in June 2006.

Justin believes that attention to detail, strong advocacy, and a congenial attitude are guiding principles in the practice of law.  He is a member of the Utah Trial Lawyers Association, American Trial Lawyers Association and also the Central Utah Bar Association.

He is in avid reader of history, literature and philosophy.  Justin has worked as an instructor at the University of Phoenix, teaching evening courses on religion, philosophy and history.  He enjoys staying physically and mentally active and is currently finishing several screenplays and producing two new albums for artists in the U.K. and Canada and serving as co-producer in a developing film project.