Graham Gilbert's practice focuses on water, land use and environmental law. He holds a water rights certification from the Rural Water Association of Utah and the Utah Division of Water Rights. Graham regularly works on issues related to appropriation, management and sale of water rights; acquisition, entitlement, development and disposition of commercial and residential real estate; purchase, sale and cleanup of environmentally impaired properties; and water quality permitting.
Before becoming an attorney, Graham worked as a hydrologist with water conservation district, municipal, ski resort, agricultural and energy clients in Colorado. He prepared technical information in support of water rights applications and change applications; developed technical information to support NEPA review of ski area expansion and reservoir development; designed and managed water quality monitoring programs and completed water quality analyses; and prepared and managed stormwater pollution prevention plans. Graham's background as a hydrologist helps him to understand technical issues, to effectively communicate with regulators, engineers and scientists and to develop practical solutions for clients.
