Parsons Behle & Latimer

Robert Couch represents companies of all sizes. His practice focuses on adding value to the businesses he represents by drafting workable contracts, maintaining prudent corporate governance practices and finding practical solutions to legal issues.

Capabilities

Biography

Robert J. Couch practices in the areas of business and corporate law, including business transactions and commercial litigation. Mr. Couch has represented companies in a variety of corporate, financial and real estate matters, including issues related to corporate governance, entity formation and organization, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance and commercial contracts.

Mr. Couch began his career at a large international law firm in Chicago, Illinois working on complex corporate matters. Mr. Couch subsequently clerked for Judge N. Randy Smith of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit before joining Parsons Behle & Latimer.

Mr. Couch graduated magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School, where he was a contributing editor on the Michigan Law Review. He graduated cum laude from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Law and Constitutional Studies.

Experience

Parsons Represents Golden Valley Natural in Its Sale to Western Smokehouse Partners

Parsons Behle & Latimer represented Golden Valley Natural in its Sale to Western Smokehouse Partners, a portfolio company of AUA Private Equity. The transaction team was led by Adam Ott and Matthew Van Wagoner with assistance from Jon Stenquist, Rob Couch, and Benjamin Lefler.

Accomplishments

Academic

University of Michigan (J.D., 2013)

Magna Cum Laude

Contributing Editor, Law Review

President, J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Utah State University (B.S. Economics; B.S. Law and Constitutional Studies, 2010)

Cum Laude

Professional

Best Lawyers in America™ "Ones to Watch," Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law since 2021

Associations

Community

Chairman of the Board – Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce (2022 – 2023)

Advocacy Committee Vice Chair – Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce (2018 – 2022)

Director – Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce (2017 – 2024)

Director – Research & Business Development Center (2021 – 2023)

Committee Member – American Indian Services (2016 – 2018)

Insights

Driving Growth in Eastern Idaho: Robert J. Couch Named Managing Shareholder of Parsons Behle & Latimer’s Idaho Falls Office

Parsons Behle & Latimer Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America

Credentials

Licensed

Idaho

U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit

Education

University of Michigan Law School