J. Matthew Snow - Partner


Phill Lear 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: University of Utah (J.D., 1998; B.A., English, 1995)

  • Managing Editor, Journal of Energy, Natural Resources and Environmental Law
  • William H. Leary Scholar

COURT ADMISSIONS:

  • United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
  • United States District Courts, Districts of Utah
  • Supreme Court of Utah

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES:

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

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • Associate, Snell & Wilmer, Salt Lake City, Utah ('00-'01)
  • Law Clerk, Utah Supreme Court, Justice Michael J. Wilkins ('98-'00)
  • Law Clerk, Attorney General's Office, Salt Lake City, Utah ('97-'98)