Kenneth B. Tillou, Business Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
focused on Business, Employment, and General
Salt Lake City, UT
Trusted business attorney serving Salt Lake City.
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Kenneth B. Tillou is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General.
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- Salt Lake City, UTAH
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- Business · Employment · General
- Handles Business, Employment, and General matters from Salt Lake City, UTAH.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026).
About Kenneth B. Tillou: Kenneth B. Tillou is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kenneth takes on
Kenneth concentrates on business, employment, general, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kenneth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Employment
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M&A
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Business cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
Kenneth takes business 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
Kenneth 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
General cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
Kenneth takes general 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
M&A cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
Kenneth takes m&a 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kenneth B. Tillou — business lawyer in Salt Lake City
Kenneth B. Tillou is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General.
Kenneth Tillou has extensive experience in the areas of income taxation, employee benefits and executive compensation. Mr. Tillou advises on the tax and employee benefit aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including tax planning for acquisitive and divisive reorganizations, single entity reorganizations and bankruptcy reorganizations, taxable asset and stock sales, leveraged buy-outs and acquisitions through joint venture entities.
In the area of tax planning, Mr. Tillou also assists with tax planning for the formation of new businesses, redemptions, liquidations, workouts, like-kind exchanges, leveraged leasing transactions, restructuring of partnership capital and debt, and partnership real estate transactions.
He also designs, implements and consults on the administration and termination of stock option plans, employee stock purchase plans, phantom stock and other synthetic equity plans, defined benefit pension plans, 401(k) plans, profit sharing plans, money purchase pension plans, ESOPs, non-qualified deferred compensation plans and SERPs, cafeteria plans, group health plans, disability and life insurance plans and other employee benefit plans and programs. He also provides consultation with respect to executive employment agreements, consulting agreements and change in control agreements.
Mr. Tillou has been awarded an AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been listed in the 2008-2015 editions of Best Lawyers in America and he has also continuously been listed in editions of Utah Business magazine as one of Utah’s Legal Elite.
Publications & Speaking Engagements:- Update - 2013 Federal Income Tax Increases January 3, 2013
- Planning for Pending Federal Income Tax Increases August 2012
Kenneth's approach to business cases
Kenneth Tillou has extensive experience in the areas of income taxation, employee benefits and executive compensation . Mr. Tillou advises on the tax and employee benefit aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including tax planning for acquisitive and divisive reorganizations, single entity reorganizations and bankruptcy reorganizations, taxable asset and stock sales, leveraged buy-outs and…
The kind of cases Kenneth takes
Kenneth reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and general matters in Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Washington and Lee University
J.D. · 1982
Canisius College
BS · 1979
Jurisdictions
Kenneth's state bar admissions
Virginia, Virginia S
ACTIVE
Utah, Utah State Bar
ACTIVE
Kenneth studied at J.D. in Washington and Lee University and BS in Canisius College.
Law school and academic background
Kenneth completed J.D. in Washington and Lee University and BS in Canisius College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kenneth runs in Utah is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Kenneth has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Utah Business magazine Utah’s Legal Elite
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).
Locations
Kenneth B. Tillou's office in Salt Lake City
Kenneth's primary office is at 101 South 200 East, Suite 700, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Kenneth B. Tillou — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kenneth usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kenneth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth'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; Kenneth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Kenneth
Kenneth discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Kenneth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kenneth's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth B. Tillou
How much does it cost to hire Kenneth for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kenneth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kenneth offer a free consultation?
Kenneth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kenneth's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Utah typically take?
Simple business 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. Kenneth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kenneth take my case if I'm outside Salt Lake City?
Kenneth 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 — Kenneth 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 Kenneth?
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. Kenneth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kenneth accepting new business clients right now?
Kenneth'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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