About

Matthew Jensen is a highly experienced lawyer in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law.

Matthew Jensen is a valuable member of Parr Brown’s Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law team in Salt Lake City, Utah. With a background as a partner at another law office in the area and experience as a clerk to the Honorable Justice Matthew B. Durrant of the Utah Supreme Court, Mr. Jensen brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice.

Licensed in both Utah and Nevada, Matthew Jensen has successfully assisted numerous clients with a wide range of natural resource transactions, administrative proceedings, litigation, appeals, and legislative lobbying. His areas of expertise include water rights, mineral title, mining permits, geothermal energy issues, oil and gas development, stream alteration, section 404 wetland permits, and more. He has conducted thorough water rights analyses and due diligence for various clients, including municipalities, private water companies, developers, and large farming operations.

Prior to pursuing a career in law, Mr. Jensen gained valuable experience working at Monsanto’s Enoch Valley Phosphate Mine, Bridger Coal Mine, and the Utah Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining (DOGM). He also conducted research for the University of Utah Seismograph Stations, focusing on mining-induced seismicity. His background in mining engineering and geology provides him with a unique perspective on addressing complex legal matters related to natural resources.

Matthew Jensen’s exceptional legal skills have been recognized in various publications and rankings. He has been featured in the 2017-2019 editions of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business for his work in Environmental, Natural Resources & Regulated Industries. Additionally, he has been consistently listed in Utah Business magazine as one of Utah’s Legal Elite in Energy & Natural Resources. Mr. Jensen has also been honored as a “Rising Star” by Mountain States Super Lawyers from 2014-2018 and recognized by Best Lawyers in America for his outstanding work in Water Law.

Legal Issues

• Natural Resources Law
• Water Law
• Mining Law
• Energy and Utilities
• Commercial Litigation Services

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Languages

• English

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

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  American Bar Association, Environment, Energy, and Resources Section
  
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  American Water Resources Association (AWRA), Current Executive Board has membership and Past President of Utah Section
  
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  Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, Special Institutes Committee has membership
  

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