Partners
J. Craig Smith
Craig Smith has more than three decades of experience as an attorney, in which he has successfully handled a number of complex water disputes, land use dispute, takings claims, and other issues. Mr. Smith has represented public and private parties in takings claims arising from land use decisions, represented numerous water users in successful settlement of instream flow claims on the San Rafael River, and won appeals for municipalities and water entities before the Utah and New Mexico…
Jeffry R. Gittins
Jeff Gittins, a partner at Smith|Hartvigsen PLLC, practices primarily in the areas of water law and land use. He assists governmental entities, corporations, and private individuals in all aspects of water law, including water rights transactions, water rights analysis, water rights litigation, and applications with the Utah Division of Water Rights. He also represents clients in matters involving zoning disputes, condemnation, easements, boundary disputes, and other land use issues. Prior to joining Smith|Hartvigsen, Mr. Gittins served as a clerk to the Honorable Justice Jill N. Parrish of the Utah Supreme Court…
Kathryn J. Steffey
Since joining Smith Hartvigsen in 2005, Ms. Steffey has specialized in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, and Appellate Practice. Ms. Steffey also represents clients in matters involving real estate and water law disputes and has successfully represented clients in matters before the EEOC and UALD and in state and federal court. Prior to joining Smith Hartvigsen, Ms. Steffey clerked for Justice Parrish of the Utah Supreme Court (2004-2005). Ms. Steffey also clerked at the Tax and Revenue Division of…
Nathan Bracken
Nathan joined Smith Hartvigsen as of counsel in 2015. Previously, he served as the assistant director and general counsel for the Western States Water Council, where he represented state engineers and water quality administrators from Utah and seventeen other western states. He has experience in water rights, water quality, energy, public policy, and government relations.
Adam S. Long
Adam’s practice focuses on utility regulation and economic development. Adam represents privately- and publicly-owned utilities and community reinvestment agencies (also known as “redevelopment agencies”) throughout Utah. Adam is primary legal counsel for a number of utilities and redevelopment agencies and assists these clients with the full spectrum of legal issues.
Clayton H. Preece
Clayton joined Smith Hartvigsen in 2014 upon his graduation from The George Washington University Law School. Clayton represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of litigation matters, including business and construction disputes, products liability, natural resources, oil and gas, and covenants not to compete. Clayton also has experience in settlement negotiations and mediation…