Lear & Lear
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Law
Offices
The
Downey Mansion
808
East South Temple Street
Salt
Lake City, Utah 84102
801-538-5000
Fax: 801-538-5001
www.learlaw.com
J. Matthew Snow
Partner
matt.snow@learlaw.com
801-538-5005
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
Chairman, Oil and Gas Committee (2003-2004)
Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
Utah Association of Professional Landmen
Utah Petroleum Association
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate, Snell & Wilmer, Salt Lake City, Utah (2000-2001)
Law Clerk, Utah Supreme Court, Justice Michael J. Wilkins (1998-2000)
Law Clerk, Attorney General's Office, Salt Lake City, Utah (1997-1998)