Kevin R. Murray

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...

Royce Covington is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Royce practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Royce Covington since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Royce Covington is held by other lawyers.

Matthew Driggs is the founder of The Advocates, a leading personal injury law firm with offices across the western United States. Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025, he specializes in Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. This recognition reflects the high regard in which he is held by his peers in the legal community. Since earning his J.D. from the University of Utah in 1991, Matthew has dedicated...

Timothy M. Keegan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Timothy M. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy M. Keegan since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Timothy M. Keegan is held by other lawyers.

Christopher J. Wickstrom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Christopher J. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher J. Wickstrom since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher J. Wickstrom is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey Hunt practices in the area of commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on First Amendment, media, and intellectual property law. Mr. Hunt has more than 20 years’ experience litigating complex commercial cases involving a wide variety of industries and legal issues, including copyright, trademark, and patent enforcement actions; injunctions; securities litigation; enforcement of non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure covenants for employers, foreign litigati...

Jeffry R. Gittins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Water Law. Jeffry R. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffry R. Gittins since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeffry R. Gittins is held by other lawyers.

Sara M. Nielson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Sara M. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Sara M. Nielson since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sara M. Nielson is held by other lawyers.

Thomas Burns primarily practices family law, appeals, and litigation. With over 10 years of legal experience, he is a leader in the firm’s family law group and was recently named Best Lawyer for his practice. In addition to a strong legal practice, Tom clerked for the Honorable William A. Thorne of the Utah Court of Appeals for five years prior to entering private practice. He is also a member of the Family Law, Litigation, and Appellate sections of the Utah State Bar.

Throughout his career, Steve Clyde has specialized in natural resources law, including oil and gas, public land law, and mining law, with a primary emphasis in water law. Mr. Clyde has represented numerous clients in the acquisition and sale of water rights, as well as in the conversion of water rights from agricultural irrigation use to domestic, municipal, and industrial use for the development of real property, particularly in the resort areas of Summit County, Utah. He has represented par...