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John Ludlum, Employment Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah

focused on Employment and Tax

Salt Lake City, UT

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John Ludlum is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax.

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Salt Lake City, UTAH
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attorney
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Employment · Tax
  • Handles Employment and Tax matters from Salt Lake City, UTAH.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Salt Lake City) (2026).

About John Ludlum: John Ludlum is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax.

Areas of practice

John's practice areas in Salt Lake City

John concentrates on employment and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Salt Lake City, Utah

John takes employment matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Tax cases in Salt Lake City, Utah

John takes tax matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Biography

John Ludlum, employment attorney serving Salt Lake City

John Ludlum is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax. John works from Salt Lake City, Utah and takes on employment matters across the region.

John concentrates his practice on advising private and public entities on employee benefits and equity compensation matters for early stage private companies through mature public companies with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.

From Fortune 100 companies to start-ups, John assists clients with employment agreements and creatively structuring tax-effective and practical incentive arrangements that meet business and operational goals.

Incentive Plan Design: John works with groups or related entities to design effective and cost-efficient cash and equity-based incentive plans utilizing stock grants, restricted stock awards, incentive stock options, nonstatutory stock options, restricted stock units, and phantom and synthetic equity programs.

Employee Benefits Advisor: John counsels employers how to design and implement compensation plans current with market practices. His focus on clients and understanding of company life-cycle business needs maximizes benefits for employees and executives while minimizing tax and administrative burdens.

Tax Advice in Mergers and Acquisitions: John proactively identifies and analyzes the tax risks associated with assuming, terminating, and transitioning all types of benefits and employment arrangements. He ensures that proposed transactions comply with tax and securities laws affecting employees and equity compensation.

Prior to joining Holland & Hart, John practiced for over 11 years at two Silicon Valley-based firms, Fenwick & West LLP, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, PC. He has represented a wide variety of clients, from individual executives and founders to public serial acquirers during his legal career. Prior to his legal career, John flew jets for the U.S. Coast Guard, performing a wide variety of life-saving and law enforcement missions.

John's approach to employment cases

John concentrates his practice on advising private and public entities on employee benefits and equity compensation matters for early stage private companies through mature public companies with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. From Fortune 100 companies to start-ups, John assists clients with employment agreements and creatively structuring tax-effective and practical incentive arrangements…

Clients John works with

John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and tax matters in Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah area.

Credentials

Credentials — where John studied and practices

  • University of Virginia

    J.D. · 1998

Jurisdictions

John's state bar admissions

  • Utah, Utah State Bar

    ACTIVE

  • California, State Ba

    ACTIVE

John studied at J.D. in University of Virginia.

Law school and academic background

John completed J.D. in University of Virginia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in Utah is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

John's legal honors and published work

John has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Salt Lake City)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Salt Lake City) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).

Locations

John Ludlum's office in Salt Lake City

John's primary office is at 222 S. Main St., 5th Floor, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

222 S. Main St., 5th Floor

Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

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Hiring guide

How to hire John Ludlum — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for John

John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about John Ludlum

  • How much does it cost to hire John for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does John offer a free consultation?

    John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Utah typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can John take my case if I'm outside Salt Lake City?

    John is licensed in Utah. Matters governed by Utah law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — John will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with John?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is John accepting new employment clients right now?

    John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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