Rick L. Rose
Utah
Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C.
36 South State Street
Suite 1400
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Tel: 801-323-3353
Email:
rrose@rqn.com
Web:
www.rqn.com
Mr. Rose has over 35 years of litigation experience. His practice is dedicated to Product Liability Litigation, Mediations, Transportation Litigation, and Tort Defense Litigation. He understands the intricacies and demands of defending manufacturers, retailers, transportation and other large national and local companies in high stakes litigation. He is the former Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Section and past President of the Utah Defense Lawyer’s Association.
Mr. Rose is widely recognized as the premier product liability defense litigator in Utah. He has twice been named as “Lawyer of the Year” in Utah Product Liability Litigation by The Best Lawyers in America® (2016 & 2018 editions). Mr. Rose has extensive experience as lead counsel for numerous worldwide and national pharmaceutical and medical device companies, recreational product manufacturers, elevator and escalator companies, and many other product manufacturers.
Mr. Rose co-authors the Product Liability Desk Reference, Utah Chapter, as well as the ABA Product Liability 50 State Survey, Utah Chapter, for both Punitive Damages and Plaintiff’s Medical Care and Treatment – Discovery and Evidentiary Issues.
He has twice been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Utah Product Liability Litigation by The Best Lawyers in America and has been lead counsel for numerous worldwide and national manufacturers, trucking and bus companies, public utilities, mining companies, gas companies, construction companies and individual clients.
Mr. Rose has been recognized as one of the leading lawyers for litigation in Utah by:
- The Best Lawyers in America© for Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation (2008-2026 editions)
- The Best Lawyers in America©, “Lawyer of the Year” in Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2016, 2018, 2021, 2024, 2026 editions) and Personal Injury Litigation – Defense (2022)
- Utah Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite” in the categories of Insurance, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury (as published in Utah Business Magazine) (2005-2016, 2018-2022 editions)
- Mountain States Super Lawyers in the category of Personal Injury Defense: Products & General (2009-2024 editions) as well as the Top 100 list
- Since 2009 he has been consistently ranked in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in General Commercial Litigation in Utah (Band 3, 2021 edition)
He also maintains an AV Preeminent (5.0) rating with Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating awarded to attorneys for professional competence and ethics.
The Product Liability attorneys at Ray Quinney & Nebeker defend manufacturers, distributors, and dealers in wrongful death, catastrophic personal injury, and other product liability claims in state and federal courts throughout Utah and the Intermountain West. The firm serves as both lead and local counsel for major national and international clients involved in large-scale mass tort actions, including multidistrict litigation across the United States, and also represents numerous local companies. Clients include drug and medical device manufacturers, motor vehicle and aircraft companies, and producers of all-terrain, heavy, and recreational equipment.
Ray Quinney & Nebeker’s attorneys tailor their advocacy to the specific needs of each client, emphasizing cost-effective strategies and open communication throughout the course of representation. The team brings extensive trial experience in state and federal courts nationwide and includes lawyers with prior in-house counsel experience, providing valuable insight into clients’ business and operational challenges. Above all, the firm is committed to understanding each client’s goals, business, industry, and future to deliver practical and effective legal solutions.
Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C. is a full-service law firm founded in 1940 by Paul H. Ray, S. Joseph Quinney, and A. Hulme Nebeker. As one of the largest and most respected law firms in Utah, the firm has earned its reputation through legal excellence, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to client service. This guiding principle remains true today: Ray Quinney & Nebeker delivers results and solves problems.
The firm provides comprehensive legal services across a wide range of practice areas, combining specialized knowledge and legal expertise to add value to every engagement. Each client matter is handled by highly experienced attorneys who manage cases with care, professionalism, and personal attention.
Ray Quinney & Nebeker’s recognized areas of expertise include litigation, tax, automobile dealer law, winter sports law, environmental and natural resources law, and white-collar criminal defense, among many others.