Atty. Stephen W Smithson

Atty. Stephen W Smithson

Mr. Stephen W Smithson is a lawyer practicing administrative, appellate, commercial litigation and 10 other areas of law.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (385) 530-1027 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen W Smithson at a glance

Stephen W Smithson is a business, litigation, environmental, government, and health care attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in New Jersey Supreme Court of New Jersey (1997), Supreme Court of Utah United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit United States Court of Appeals, (2014), and Utah (2014). Educated at University of Virginia (M.E. University, 1996) and Rutgers School of Law (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of 2016-present) •Utah Manufacturing Association, Air Committee (2010-present) •National Mining Association, Environment Committee (2010-present) •Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute (2010-present) •Air & Waste Management Association, Great Basin Chapter (2, Watniss American Inn of Court, Master. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Stephen W Smithson is a lawyer practicing administrative, appellate, commercial litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a degree from University of Virginia in 1996, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Stephen practices in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen W Smithson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen W Smithson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stephen W Smithson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Utah →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Stephen W Smithson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Utah →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Stephen W Smithson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Utah →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Stephen W Smithson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Utah →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Stephen W Smithson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Utah →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen W Smithson

Where is Stephen W Smithson's law office located?
Stephen W Smithson's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen W Smithson handle?
Stephen W Smithson focuses on business, litigation, environmental, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Stephen W Smithson practiced law?
Stephen W Smithson has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Stephen W Smithson go to law school?
Stephen W Smithson earned their education at (M.E. University, 1996); (J.D., 1994).
How can I contact Stephen W Smithson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen W Smithson received?
Stephen W Smithson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

M.E. University
University of Virginia
- 1996
J.D.
Rutgers School of Law
- 1994

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Jersey Supreme Court of New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
Supreme Court of Utah United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit United States Court of Appeals,
Admitted: 2014
Utah
Admitted: 2014

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