Jonathan D. Lear – Partner 

PRACTICE FOCUS: Natural resources and public lands law with emphasis on acquisition, exploration, permitting and production of oil, gas, and mining properties; oil and gas conservation matters; complex title examinations; administrative hearings and appeals; natural resources litigation and appeals; mergers and acquisitions; mineral financing; natural resources law on Indian reservations; and water rights.

EDUCATION: Howard University (J.D., 2004)

• University of Utah (B. S., Sociology, 2000)

COURT ADMISSIONS:

• Utah Supreme Court
• North Dakota Supreme Court
• United States District Court for the District of Utah

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES:

• Utah State Bar Association
• State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
• Utah Association of Professional Landmen

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Intern/Law Clerk, Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot, Washington, D.C. (2003-2004)