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Mr. Nathan S. BrackenTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Utah, S. J. Quinney College of Law, Class of 2006, J.D.
College: Brigham Young University, Class of 2002, B.A., English
Admitted: University of Utah, S. J. Quinney College of Law, Class of 2006, J.D.
Practice Area: Clean Water Act Environmental Compliance, Environmental Mediation, Environmental Regulation, Environmental Reinsurance, Water Quality, Water Pollution, Wetlands Regulation, Wetlands Protection, Water Rights, Water Law, County Government Law, Government Affairs, Government Relations, Legislative Practice, Public Policy, State Government Law, Local Government Relations, Local Government Law
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Mr. Clayton H. PreeceTitle: Associate
Law School: George Washington University, Class of 2014, J.D.
College: Utah Valley University, Class of 2010, B.A.
Admitted: George Washington University, Class of 2014, J.D.
Practice Area: Land Use & Zoning, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Torts, Complex Commercial Litigation, Uniform Commercial Code, Construction Litigation, Construction Mediation, Construction Products Liability, Employment at Will, Employment Breach of Contract, Employment Civil Rights, Employment Claims, Employment Contracts, Employment Defense, Employment Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Employment Litigation, Family and Medical Leave Act, Vaccine Injury, Noncompete Litigation, Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation Agreements, Restrictive Covenants, Title VII Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Wrongful Termination Defense, Whistleblower Litigation, Water Law, Water Rights, Mineral Rights, Mineral Leasing, Petroleum Contracts
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Ms. Jennie B. GarnerTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, Class of 1989, J.D., cum laude
College: Weber State University, Class of 1980, B.A., magna cum laude
Admitted: J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, Class of 1989, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Closely Held Businesses, Appellate, Regulatory Affairs, Energy Regulation, Real Estate and Land Use
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Megan E. GarrettTitle: Associate
Law School: Brigham Young University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
College: University of Utah, B.S., Geography, summa cum laude, 2004
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Business Litigation, Aerospace Contracts, Products Liability, Construction & Development
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Mr. James W. StewartTitle: Partner
Law School: Brigham Young University, Class of 1981, J.D.
College: Brigham Young University, Class of 1975, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, , Brigham Young University, Class of 1981, M.B.A.
Admitted: Brigham Young University, Class of 1981, J.D.
Practice Area: Labor and Employment Law
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Matthew E. JensenTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Utah, Natural Resources Law, 2005; University of Utah, J.D., 2005 Order of the Coif, Note and Comment Editor, University of Utah Law Review
College: University of Utah, B.S., Mining Engineering, cum laude, 2002; University of Utah, Graduate Certificate in Environmental, 2005
Admitted: University of Utah, Natural Resources Law, 2005; University of Utah, J.D., 2005 Order of the Coif, Note and Comment Editor, University of Utah Law Review
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Appeals; Natural Resources Law; Energy & Utilities; Mining Law; Natural Resources; Water Law
Membership: •American Bar Association, Environment, Energy, and Resources Section•American Water Resources Association (AWRA), Current Executive Board Member and Past President of Utah Section•Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
7.
Graham J. GilbertTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, J.D., highest honors, 2011
College: Lewis and Clark College, B.A., Environmental Studies, with honors, summa cum laude, 2002; Quinney Award Recipient, 5th Ranked Student, The Order of the Coif, Articles Editor, Utah Law Review
Admitted: University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, J.D., highest honors, 2011
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Energy and Utilities; Environmental and Natural Resources; Oil and Gas; Water
Membership: •Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
8.
Kyle FieldingTitle: Associate
Law School: Brigham Young University, J.D., 2008
College:
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Business Transactions; Municipal Law; Municipal Bonds
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R. Christopher PrestonTitle: Associate
Law School: Brigham Young University, J.D., cum laude, 2001
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., 1998
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J.D., cum laude, 2001
Practice Area: Water Law; Land Use Law; Litigation; Appellate Practice
Membership: Utah Bar Association.
10.
Richard D. RathburnTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Wayne State University Law School, LL.M., 1965
College: Western Michigan University, B.S., Accounting, 1962
Admitted: Wayne State University Law School, LL.M., 1965
Practice Area: Tax Law; Successions; Business Law; Executive Compensation
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Bryan BrynerTitle: Associate
Law School: Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, J.D., 2004
College:
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, J.D., 2004
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12.
Daniel J. McDonaldTitle: Member
Law School: Brigham Young University, J.D., cum laude, 1997
College: University of Utah, B.S., 1994
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J.D., cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Constitutional Law; Civil Rights; Commercial Litigation; Employment Law
Membership: Utah State Bar.
13.
Steven H. StewartTitle: Member
Law School: University of Utah, J.D., 1971
College: University of Utah, B.S., 1969
Admitted: University of Utah, J.D., 1971
Practice Area: Construction Law, Real Estate Law, General Practice, Business Law
Membership: Utah State Bar.
14.
Earl Jay PeckTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Utah, J.D., 1971
College: Utah State University and University of Utah, B.S., 1968
Admitted: University of Utah, J.D., 1971
Practice Area: Commercial Law, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Law, Malpractice Litigation, Product Liability Litigation, Commercial
Membership: Salt Lake County and American Bar Associations; Utah State Bar; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Master of the Bench, Sutherland Inn of Court II.
15.
David B. HartvigsenTitle: Member
Law School: University of Utah, J.D., 1987
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., with honors, 1983; University of Utah, M.B.A., 1986
Admitted: University of Utah, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Environmental and Natural Resources, Water Law, Local Government Law
Membership: The District of Columbia Bar; Utah State Bar (Member, Sections on: Energy, Natural Resources and Environmental Law (Chair); Government Law); American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Natural Resources Law; Law Practice Management).
16.
D. Scott CrookTitle: Member
Law School: Brigham Young University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996
College: Weber State University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1993
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996
Practice Area: Water Law, Land Use Law, Land Use & Zoning, Employment Law, Litigation, Appellate Practice
Membership: Utah State Bar (Chair: Appellate Practice Section; Member, Sections on: Labor and Employment, Litigation, Environmental and Young Lawyers); Idaho State Bar.
17.
Clark R. NielsenTitle: Member
Law School: Brigham Young University, J.D., 1976
College: University of Utah, B.A., 1973
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Family Law, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, General Practice, Litigation, Appellate Practice, Property Law
Membership: Utah State Bar; Federal Bar Association.
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Jeffry R. GittinsTitle: Associate
Law School: Brigham Young University, J. Ruben Clark Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
College: Utah State University, B.S., summa cum laude, 2004
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J. Ruben Clark Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Water Rights, Water Law, Real Estate, Easements, Quiet Title, Right of Way Easements, Environmental and Natural Resources, Litigation
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Kathryn J. SteffeyTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Utah, J.D., 2004
College: University of Utah, B.S., cum laude, 1999
Admitted: University of Utah, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Labor and Employment, Appellate Practice, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, General Practice
Membership: Utah State Bar (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Appellate Practice; Labor and Employment Law).
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Smith | Hartvigsen PLLC. The number of lawyers in Smith | Hartvigsen PLLC is 17.