David W. Tufts is a shareholder and Chair of the Commercial Litigation practice group at Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar in Salt Lake City, Utah. A seasoned trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience, David has served as first chair in state and federal trials across Utah and California, and has argued appeals before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Utah Supreme Court, and the Utah Court of Appeals. His practice spans commercial litigation, intellectual property, and real estate disputes, and he has represented clients ranging from technology companies and financial institutions to a Best Picture Academy Award–winning film producer.

Beyond his litigation practice, David has devoted significant time to the legal community and public service. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Ethics and Discipline Committee of the Utah Supreme Court and previously served as a member of the Character and Fitness Committee of the Utah State Bar. He is a Master of the Bench at the Aldon J. Anderson Inn of Court. He served as a Judge Pro Tempore in the Second District Court and Davis Justice Court for nine years.

David earned his J.D. from Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School and holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from BYU. He is admitted to practice in Utah, California, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the Ninth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals.