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Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.Partner
Ms. Denise A Dragoo

Ms. Denise A Dragoo

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15 West South Temple, Suite 1200, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Energy and Power Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Environmental and Natural Resources and 13 more

About Ms. Denise A Dragoo

Ms. Denise A Dragoo is a lawyer practicing energy and power infrastructure, energy and utilities, environmental and natural resources and 13 other areas of law. Denise received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years. Denise practices at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. in Salt Lake City, UT.

Ms. Denise A Dragoo (Salt Lake City, Utah)

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Ms. Denise A Dragoo got this award in 2021

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Government 1
    • Government Relations
  • Natural Resources 1
    • Oil and Gas
  • Real Estate
  • Litigation
  • Products Liability
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
    • Arbitration
    • Mediation
  • Corporate Law
  • Other 8
    • Energy and Power Infrastructure
    • Energy and Utilities
    • Environmental and Natural Resources
    • Native American Affairs
    • Infrastructure Development and Project Finance
    • Mining Industry Services
    • Renewable Energy
    • Water and Water Rights

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Litigation: Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance v. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation
    Enforcement, et al., 620 F.3d 1227 (10th Cir. Sept. 23, 2010) (affirming federal district court decision upholding federal mine permit)
    Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, 163 IBLA 142, GFS (Min) 36 (2004)
    Jesse H. Knight, 155 IBLA 104, GFS (Min) 14 (2001)
    Lodestar Energy, Inc., 155 IBLA 286, GFS (Min) 21 (2001)
    White Oak Mining & Construction Co., Inc. v. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation
    Enforcement, decided December 30, 1998, IBLA 97-239
    East Jordan Irr. Co. v. Morgan, 860 P.2d 310 (Utah 1993)
    Hidden Valley Coal Co. v. Board of Oil, Gas
    Mining, 866 P.2d 564 (Utah Ct. App. 1993)
    Jensen v. Dinehart, 645 P.2d 32 (Utah 1982)
    White Oak Mining
    Construction Co., Inc. v. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation
    Enforcement, decided February 4, 1997, 138 IBLA 109
    Ashley Creek Phosphate Co. v. John D. Archer, decided November 29, 1995, 134 IBLA 206
    PacifiCorp, dba PacifiCorp Electric Operations, Utah Power
    Light Co.,
    Energy West Mining Co. v. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation
    Enforcement, decided September 26, 1994, 131 IBLA 17
    Sunnyside Reclamation
    Salvage, Inc., decided October 30, 1992, 124 IBLA 238
    Utah Power
    Light Co., decided March 6, 1991, 118 IBLA 181
    Utah Power
    Light Co., decided August 15, 1990, 115 IBLA 366
    Kaiser Coal Corp., decided August 5, 1988, 103 IBLA 312

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, Utah
    1978, Supreme Court of Utah
    United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
    United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
    United States District Court
    Memberships

    Professional Memberships and Activities

    •Utah Women's Forum, President Elect (2024)
    •Alta Club, President (2020)
    •State Bar of Utah
    •Judicial Conduct Commission, Past Chair and Member (1992-2002)
    •Natural Resources Section, Distinguished Lawyer (1996)
    •Utah Board of Bar Commissioners, Commissioner (1991-2002)
    •American Bar Association
    •SEER Section Leadership Council (2010-2016)
    •Public Lands Committee, Chair (1993-2001)
    •Mining Committee, Vice-Chair (1997-2000)
    •American Bar Foundation, fellow (1993-present)
    •Women Lawyers of Utah, Inc. (1980-present)
    •Woman Lawyer of the Year (1997)
    •Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute
    •President (2012)
    •Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
    •Trustee (1988-2023)
    •Executive Committee (2002-2004)
    •National Mining Association, Board Member
    •Utah Mining Association, Board Member
    •Commercial Real Estate Women Network, Utah Chapter (CREW Utah)

    Bar Fellowship
    (1993-present)

    •Women Lawyers of Utah, Inc. (1980-present)

    •Woman Lawyer of the Year (1997)

    •Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute

    •President Elect (2011)

    •Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation

    •Trustee (1988-present)

    •Executive Committee (2002-2004)

    •National Mining Association, Board Member

    •Utah Mining Association, Board Member

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Utah College of Law
    J.D.
    1976 Utah Bar and Gavel Society

    University of Utah College of Law
    J.D.
    Articles Editor

    University of Utah College of Law
    J.D.
    Journal of Contemporary Law

    Washington University School of Law
    LL.M.
    1977 Howard Stamper Scholarship

    Washington University School of Law
    LL.M.
    Environmental and Land Use Law
    Other Education
    University of Colorado
    Class of 1973
    B.A.
    History

    University of Colorado
    Class of 1973
    B.A.
    with honors
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1952
    Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 28, 1952

Ms. Denise A Dragoo

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