Graden P. Jackson

For many years now, Graden has been handling transactions, advising on general counsel needs, and putting planning in place for businesses and their owners. He has developed skills to assist businesses in many industries navigate challenges in growing by acquisition and by developing people within a business. He has been on the Board of Directors for nearly two decades at Strong & Hanni Law Firm – spending eight of those years as its managing partner. He currently serves as the practice group leader in the business group at the firm, leading about 30 professionals. After hours Graden enjoys his family, serving in his church, working at a family orchard, and trail running.

Graden is currently serving as President of the Mississippi Jackson Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, alongside his wife, Sommer. He began this full-time assignment in July 2026 after decades of leadership at Strong & Hanni, including service on the firm’s Board of Directors, eight years as Managing Partner, and as leader of the firm’s Business Practice Group. While on leave from the firm through June 2029, Graden continues a lifelong commitment to leadership, service, and mentoring others. Strong & Hanni is proud of his service and looks forward to his return.

Publications

• Co-Author of a four-volume series, West’s Colorado Practice Series – Tort and Insurance 2nd Edition, and the Annual Survey of Colorado Law.
• Annual Survey of Colorado Law 2000–2004 “Torts” Update

Professional Awards & Recognitions

• Past Chair of the Tax Section of the Utah Bar
• Recognized in Utah Business Magazine’s “Utah Legal Elite”
• Recognized as a Mountain States Super Lawyer by Mountain States Super Lawyers magazine