Atty. D. Brent Rose
Mr. Rose brings more than 40 years of experience in Utah water law, real estate, and local government advisement.
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D. Brent Rose is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Clyde Snow & Sessions PC. Admitted to practice in Utah, Utah State Bar. Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1979) and University of Utah (BA, 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Water Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell (2026). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Rose brings more than 40 years of experience in Utah water law, real estate, and local government advisement
- He represents a wide range of clients, including public water suppliers, municipalities, special districts, private water companies, irrigation companies, real estate developers, and individuals in all matters related to water supply, water rights, and water law compliance
- Over the course of his long career pertaining to his municipal and special district practice, Mr. Rose has guided clients through the formation of new special districts, district governance and statutory compliance, operating rules, regulations and policies, annexations, boundary adjustments, easements and land use agreements, as well as complex contractual issues involving development agreements, annexation agreements, operating agreements and facilities use, release and waiver agreements
- His knowledge of Utah special districts, water rights, municipal bond law, and his practical approach to problem-solving make him a trusted advisor to public entities, individuals, and private developers
- In addition to his water law practice, Mr. Rose has extensive experience in public finance law, regularly serving as issuer’s counsel for municipalities in connection with the issuance of municipal bonds, notes, and other financing instruments
- He also advises governmental clients on the formation and operation of public infrastructure districts under Utah law
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Utah
Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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