Dale F. Gardiner, an attorney since 1976, 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 (10^th Cir. 1994)).

          Mr. Gardiner received his B.A. in Mass Media Communications from Brigham Young University in 1973, and his J.D., cum laude, from J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University in 1976.  He was an Associate Editor of the BYU Law Review.  Mr. Gardiner was an adjunct professor at BYU where he taught undergraduate business and communications law (FCC and FTC) courses. He has spoken and published on water and governmental ethics issues.  

          Mr. Gardiner is a member of the Utah State Bar, the American Bar Association, the American Water Works Association, and the Colorado River Water Users Association.  Currently, he is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District.  Mr. Gardiner formerly served as Mayor of Riverton City (1982-1989).  He was a member of the Salt Lake County Boundary Commission (1986-1989).  Mr. Gardiner was also a former Vice Chairman of the Salt Lake County Board of Health (1987-1989).

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
Energy
Environmental
Governmental
Litigation
Natural Resources