Dale F. Gardiner is a member of the firm's Litigation Section. Mr. Gardiner focuses his practice in the areas of governmental relations, water law, and complex litigation matters. He has practiced before the United States Supreme Court and has successfully argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the Utah Court of Appeals, and the Utah Supreme Court. Mr. Gardiner obtained precedent-setting decisions in local governmental law. Anderson Development Co. v. Tobias, 528 Utah Adv. Rep 3 (Utah 2005); In re Disconnection of Territory, 646 P.2d 699 (Utah 1982)), and in CERCLA natural resource damage claims litigation. (Utah v. Kennecott Corp., 801 F.Supp. 553 (D. Utah 1992), appeal dismissed 14 F.3d 1489 (10th Cir. 1994).

Professional Affiliations
Utah State Bar
American Bar Association
American Water Works Association
Colorado River Water Users Association

Education
J.D., cum laude, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University (1976)
Associate Editor, BYU Law Review
B.A., Brigham Young University (1973)

Admitted to Practice
Utah

Community Affiliations
Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (Chair)
Mayor of Riverton City (1982-1989)
Salt Lake County Boundary Commission (1986-1989)
Salt Lake County Board of Health (former Vice Chair)

Office Locations
Salt Lake City
(801) 237.0367

Email
dgardiner@vancott.com

Practice Areas
Appellate
Environmental
Governmental
Litigation
Natural Resources