Scott W. Loveless, Shareholder of Parr Brown Gee & Loveless, Dies at 63

SALT LAKE CITY, UT--(Marketwire - Mar 21, 2012) - Parr Brown Gee & Loveless today announced with great sadness that Scott W. Loveless, shareholder at one of Utah's leading corporate law firms, passed away Tuesday at his home. He was 63 years old.

Loveless was known throughout the Intermountain region as the "dean" of merger and acquisition legal practitioners. His reputation stemmed from his remarkable ability to successfully lead and orchestrate high-profile and complex transactions in a fair and professional manner. His lifelong pursuit of professional excellence became a cornerstone philosophy of Parr Brown Gee & Loveless, which has helped establish the firm as one of the Intermountain area's premier law firms.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with Scott's family at this sad time," said Kenneth B. Tillou, president and shareholder of Parr Brown Gee & Loveless. "Scott was passionate about providing outstanding service to his clients. His enthusiasm and zeal extended to those with whom he worked. As a result of his commitment to teaching, mentoring and constant improvement, he leaves behind a highly capable team that will continue his legacy of being an indispensable asset to our clients."

Loveless also dedicated much of his time to humanitarian and philanthropic work. He served as an adjunct professor of law at Brigham Young University where he taught mergers and acquisitions law. He was a member of the board of directors of Meritas Law Firms Worldwide, the world's largest organization of independent commercial law firms. He served as a member of the board of trustees of the Pioneer Theater Company and had been past president and board member of The Days of '47 Inc., an annual celebration of Utah's heritage.

David E. Gee, shareholder Parr Brown Gee & Loveless, said, "Scott led a storied career at the firm and drove significant improvement in how the practice of corporate law in this region is accomplished. He was an artist when it came to mergers and acquisition work, and was a leader not only in the firm, but in the community as well. Scott was a devoted family man and he loved the outdoors. As a matter of fact, the only time when he didn't exude humility was when he declared he was the greatest fisherman of all time. He will be missed."

Parr Brown Gee and Loveless will carry on the strength and superior quality of corporate legal practice efforts. Loveless' rich character and influence will be ever present throughout all Parr Brown Gee and Loveless professional and legal activities.

Loveless received his LL.M. in taxation and his juris doctorate from Georgetown University. From 1971 to 1978 he worked as legislative counsel in the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. He joined Parr Brown Gee & Loveless in the 1980s.