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J. Craig Smith is a Partner based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Utah (1983), U.S. Claims Court (1989), District of Columbia (1990), and District of Columbia Circuit (1990). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1983) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Utah State Bar. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. J. Craig Smith is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, water law, eminent domain and 2 other areas of law
- J. received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- J. practices at Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC in Salt Lake City, UT
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
J. Craig Smith is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Utah →
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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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