Smith Hartvigsen PLLC

Smith Hartvigsen PLLC

Headquarters: Salt Lake City, UT
Headquarters: Salt Lake City, UT
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THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 5
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 2
BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 4

Firm Details

Smith Hartvigsen PLLC is a leading law firm with 7 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 6 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2012. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Smith Hartvigsen PLLC has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Litigation - Real Estate, Natural Resources Law and Water Law.

Smith Hartvigsen PLLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 4 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Smith Hartvigsen PLLC has 4 rankings in 4 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 5
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 2
BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 4
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  • Grantsville City
  • Hamlet Homes
  • Huntington-Cleveland Irrigation Company
  • Interwest Construction Company
  • Lehi City Redevelopment Agency
  • Magna Water District
  • Mountain Regional Water District
  • Roy City
  • South Jordan City and Redvelopment Agency
  • South Salt Lake City and Redevelopment Agency
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Lawyers

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Nathan Bracken
Smith Hartvigsen PLLC
Recognized since 2024
Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas
Water Law
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Nathan Bracken

Nathan Bracken is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Water Law. Nathan, who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Jeffry R. Gittins
Smith Hartvigsen PLLC
Recognized since 2019
Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas
Water Law
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Jeffry R. Gittins

Jeffry R. Gittins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Water Law. Jeffry R., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffry R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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David B. Hartvigsen
Smith Hartvigsen PLLC
Recognized since 2015
Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas
Environmental Law
Water Law
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David B. Hartvigsen

David B. Hartvigsen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Water Law. David B., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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David B. Hartvigsen
J. Craig Smith
J. Craig Smith
Smith Hartvigsen PLLC
Recognized since 2012
Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Natural Resources Law
Water Law
J. Craig Smith
J. Craig Smith

J. Craig Smith, Esq., is a founding member of the Salt Lake City firm of Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC, where he practices in the areas of water law, land use, and redevelopment law. He has argued more than 30 appeals before the Utah Supreme Court. Mr. Smith is listed in Utah Legal Elite, Superlawyers and Best Lawyers publications. Major accomplishments include, lead counsel for the development of the Amangiri Resort in southern Utah and obtaining the passage of federal legislation to obtain water r...

J. Craig Smith
J. Craig Smith
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Kathryn J. Steffey
Smith Hartvigsen PLLC
Recognized since 2024
Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
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Kathryn J. Steffey

Kathryn J. Steffey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Kathryn J., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathryn J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Clayton H. Preece
Smith Hartvigsen PLLC
Recognized since 2023
Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Clayton H. Preece

Clayton H. Preece is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Clayton H., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Clayton H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Clayton H. Preece
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Richard Snow
Smith Hartvigsen PLLC
Recognized since 2026
Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Real Estate
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Richard Snow

Richard Snow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Richard, who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Richard Snow

Awards & Focus

Best Law Firms Edition 16 National Badge
Top Listed state Awards
  • Top Listed in Utah in Water Law with 4 lawyers
Top Listed city Awards
  • Top Listed in Salt Lake City in Water Law with 4 lawyers

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