Tony G. Jones
Bankruptcy Specialist · Attorney & Counselor at Law
⚖️ BANKRUPTCY SPECIALIST — 20+ Years Experience · Past Vice-President, Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers Forum (2007-2010)
About Tony
Tony grew up in Bountiful, Utah, where he excelled in academics and athletics. He is a graduate of the University of Utah with a double major in both Biology and Japanese. He developed a love of the culture and language of Japan while serving a two-year mission there. Tony went on to earn his law degree from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon.
Tony has practiced bankruptcy law for over 20 years and has managed cases in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. He served on the Board of the Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers Forum from 2006 to 2015 and was Vice-President from 2007 to 2010 — peer-elected positions reflecting his standing in Utah's bankruptcy bar.
Tony is a great listener with a caring disposition and has a great understanding of his clients' problems and how to solve them. Bankruptcy clients face some of the most difficult financial situations of their lives — Tony provides the calm, methodical guidance that complex bankruptcy matters require.
Peer-Recognized Bankruptcy Leadership
Tony's 9 years on the Board of the Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers Forum (2006-2015) and 3 years as Vice-President (2007-2010) reflect peer recognition from Utah's bankruptcy attorneys. These positions are filled by election among practicing bankruptcy lawyers — a credential other Utah attorneys cannot self-award.
When you hire Tony, you're working with an attorney whose expertise has been recognized by the people who would know best: other Utah bankruptcy attorneys.
Tony's Practice Areas
Tony focuses on bankruptcy law — both Chapter 7 liquidation and Chapter 13 reorganization — along with related debtor/creditor and civil matters.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy →
Liquidation bankruptcy. Wipe out unsecured debts. Typically 4-6 months.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy →
Reorganization with 3-5 year payment plan. Stop foreclosure, protect assets.
Creditor / Debtor Law →
Wage garnishment, repossession, debt collection disputes.
Contract Law →
Contract drafting, review, disputes, and breach claims.
Civil Litigation →
Business and consumer civil litigation in Utah state and federal court.
Family Law →
Divorce and family matters where finances intersect with family law.
Education & Distinctions
Education
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Juris Doctor
Northwestern School of Law
Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon -
Bachelor's, Double Major
Biology & Japanese
University of Utah -
Two-Year Service Mission
Japan — origin of fluency in Japanese language and culture
Distinctions & Leadership
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Named Partner
Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC — appointed January 2025 -
Vice-President, Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers Forum
2007-2010 — peer-elected leadership role -
Board Member, Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers Forum
2006-2015 — nine-year tenure -
20+ Years Bankruptcy Practice
Chapter 7 liquidation and Chapter 13 reorganization -
President, Utah Lepidopterists' Society
Butterfly & moth research community
Beyond the Office
Tony brings the same patience, precision, and attention to detail to his practice that he brings to his work as a naturalist and wildlife photographer.
Lepidopterist Society President
Currently serves as President of the Utah Lepidopterists' Society — the state's community of butterfly and moth researchers.
Field Guide Author
Currently writing a comprehensive field guide to the butterflies of Utah — combining scientific rigor with accessibility.
Wildlife Photographer
Specializes in photography of birds, butterflies, moths, and dragonflies — the patient, methodical work of capturing nature.
Languages
Common Questions About Tony Jones
Direct answers to what clients ask most about working with Tony.
What is Tony Jones's bankruptcy experience?
Tony G. Jones has practiced bankruptcy law for over 20 years and has managed cases in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. He served on the Board of the Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers Forum from 2006 to 2015 and was Vice-President of the Forum from 2007 to 2010 — a peer-elected leadership role recognizing his standing among Utah bankruptcy attorneys.
Tony handles the full range of bankruptcy matters including liquidations, reorganizations, means tests, the Utah homestead exemption, automatic stay litigation, creditor/debtor disputes, and discharge proceedings. Learn more about our bankruptcy practice.
Does Tony Jones speak Japanese?
Yes. Tony is fluent in Japanese (日本語). He developed his Japanese language skills during a two-year service mission in Japan and went on to earn a double major in Biology and Japanese from the University of Utah. He is the only Japanese-speaking attorney at the firm.
Where did Tony Jones go to law school?
Tony earned his Juris Doctor from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon.
Before law school, he graduated from the University of Utah with a double major in Biology and Japanese. He grew up in Bountiful, Utah.
What types of bankruptcy does Tony Jones handle?
Tony handles both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings:
- Chapter 7 — Liquidation bankruptcy designed to wipe out unsecured debts like credit cards and medical bills. Typically completes in 4-6 months.
- Chapter 13 — Reorganization bankruptcy that creates a 3-to-5-year payment plan. Useful for catching up on a mortgage to stop foreclosure or protecting assets that exceed Utah's exemptions.
Tony also handles creditor/debtor disputes, contract matters, family law cases (often when finances intersect with family law), and civil litigation. See the bankruptcy practice page for full details on Utah's $53,700 homestead exemption and bankruptcy procedure.
Is Tony Jones recognized by other bankruptcy attorneys?
Yes. Tony served on the Board of the Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers Forum from 2006 to 2015 — a nine-year tenure — and held the position of Vice-President from 2007 to 2010. These positions are filled by peer election from among Utah's practicing bankruptcy attorneys.
Peer-elected positions like these reflect recognition by colleagues of his expertise and standing in the bankruptcy bar — a credential other Utah attorneys cannot self-award.
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