Jesse D. Barker serves clients in both Utah and Wyoming, helping individuals, families and business owners in trusts and estates, tax and real estate matters. Jesse focuses on helping clients preserve what they have built and thoughtfully plan for the generations ahead. His practice includes traditional estate planning as well as more complex wealth-transfer, succession and real estate matters.
His background in business and finance complements his legal practice, particularly when advising clients on the intersection of wealth, tax, real estate and succession planning. Jesse approaches each matter with an emphasis on thoughtful planning, practical solutions and building long-term relationships with the individuals, families and businesses he serves.
Jesse’s legal experience includes serving as a judicial intern to the Honorable James Kaste of the Wyoming State District Court, Third Judicial District. His experience working closely with Judge Kaste provided him with valuable insight into judicial decision-making and the practical considerations that shape litigation and legal advocacy.
Jesse later served as an extern with Ford & Mortensen, where he solved estate planning, probate, real property and tax issues, strengthening his ability to translate complex legal issues into practical solutions for clients.
Jesse earned his Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude. He served as an associate editor of the Gonzaga Law Review and as president of the Gonzaga Tax Law Society. Jesse received CALI Awards for Legal Research & Writing I and Criminal Law I. He earned his undergraduate degree in Business-Finance, summa cum laude, from Southern Virginia University.
