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Water Law

Cities, towns, irrigation companies, water districts, developers, farmers, and other water users rely on Smith Hartvigsen to assist with the acquisition, protection, and maximization of water rights.

Litigation
Litigation

Smith Hartvigsen provides comprehensive litigation services, including commercial litigation, construction litigation, contract disputes, employment litigation, manufacturing litigation, and products liability.

Local Government
Local Government Law

Smith Hartvigsen represents local governments, including counties, cities, towns, and districts throughout Utah on a variety of legal issues, including land use planning, redevelopment, and water law.

Real Estate and Land Use
Real Estate and Land Use

Smith Hartvigsen provides assistance on real estate transactions, leasing, title review, zoning issues, development entitlements, and all other issues related to real estate.

Appeals
Appeals

Smith Hartvigsen has a wealth of appellate experience in both state and federal appellate courts.

Public Finance
Public Finance

After over a decade of serving as issuer’s counsel and bond counsel and participating in tens of millions of dollars in tax-exempt financing, the firm has committed significant resources to the establishment and growth of the firm’s Public Finance practice.

SMITH HARTVIGSEN PLLC

We are a law firm comprised of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and staff who are dedicated to professionalism and providing quality legal services to our clients. To us, professionalism means using our combined decades of experience to zealously advocate for our clients and to develop creative and effective solutions to our clients’ problems. Professionalism means listening to our clients, and working within our clients’ budgets to accomplish their goals. Professionalism means promptly responding to our clients’ emails and phone calls, and keeping our clients informed regarding all aspects of their case. Professionalism means being big enough to handle large complicated matters, but small enough to provide personal service to each client. Professionalism means always striving to be the most knowledgeable experts in our areas of practice, and practicing law with the highest level of ethics, integrity, and ability. We look forward to meeting your legal needs by serving as your counsel and demonstrating to you our commitment to professionalism. 

News & Media

November 2, 2023

In its annual list of Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked Smith Hartvigsen as a Tier 1 law firm

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November 1, 2023

Attorney Jeff Gittins presented at the Utah Nursery & Landscape Association’s Southern Utah Green Conference. Jeff presented on basic principles of Utah water law, water

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October 26, 2023

Attorney Jeff Gittins presented at the 29th Annual Utah Water Summit sponsored by Utah Water Users Association. Jeff provided a summary of water-related legislation that

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October 24, 2023

Four Smith Hartvigsen attorneys presented at the “Utah Water Rights and Regulations” seminar sponsored by HalfMoon Education. Jeff Gittins provided attendees with an Introduction to

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October 10, 2023

Smith Hartvigsen recently hosted visitors from the International Visitor Leadership Program with the United States Department of State.  The luncheon included an open discussion regarding

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