Layne T. Rushforth

POSITION: Retired Trust and Estate Attorney.

EDUCATION: Brigham Young University (B. A., cum laude, 1975; J. D., cum laude, 1978).

• Utah State Bar (since 1978);
• State Bar of Nevada (since 1981);
• Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) (1990-present) and Nevada State Chair for ACTEC (2005-2010);

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Layne practiced law for more than 40 years, having practiced law in Utah since 1978 and in Nevada since 1981.  In 2002, after having practiced with several firms, he opened his own law practice, and Rushforth Firm Ltd. started practicing law.  As of the end of 2025, Layne is now retired.


• Throughout his career, Layne established the Golden Rule as the “prime directive” of his practice. His goal is to treat all persons — including clients, trustees, beneficiaries, opposing parties, and opposing counsel — as he would want to be treated if we were in their situation, even if that is not reciprocated. As a corollary to that, Layne seeks to accomplish a client’s goals in the least costly manner. When appropriate, Layne encourages settlements, mediation, and other nonjudicial techniques to avoid costly litigation, even when he or his firm would make more money by litigating.


• Layne has six children, 24 grandchildren, two grandchildren-in-law, and one great-granddaughter. He and his wife of 50 years (as of 2/12/2026), Sharon, have been seen from time to time at Disneyland (including multiple visits each year) with and without grandchildren.  Layne is now focusing on family and on church service with his wife as Senior Mission Office Support Advisers for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.