Attorneys

Mr. Burnett handles a wide variety of energy, natural resources and environmental law matters for clients before federal, state and local courts, agencies, and entities. Mr. Burnett is also involved in various aspects of energy and utility development including obtaining governmental approval and related permits, as well as project operation and compliance. His practice includes telecommunications, water, property and contract law, and related litigation. Previously, he was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Utah, Chief of the Public Utilities Section, handling all aspects of cases regarding gas, electric, telecommunications and water utility matters before the Public Service Commission of Utah and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Burnett has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Mountain States Super Lawyers, and Utah Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite” in the areas of energy and natural resources law.

Mr. Burnett is currently the Energy Committee Chair of the Energy, Natural Resources and Environmental Law Section of the Utah State Bar. He was previously the Chair of the Administrative Practice Section of the Utah State Bar and was the Chair of the Bonneville School Community Council.

MEMBERSHIPS

• U.S. District Court,
  District of Utah, 1982
• Supreme Court of Utah, 1982
• Utah State Bar Association, 1982
• Administrative Practice Section,
  Chair (1992-1993)
• Energy, Natural Resources and Environmental Law Section
• American Bar Association, 1988
• Environment, Energy, and Resources Law Section
• Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law Section

EDUCATION

• University of Utah College of Law (J.D. 1982)
• Utah State University
  (B.A., 1978, Cum Laude)

PRACTICE AREAS
Litigation
Real Estate
Utilities
Energy, Natural Resources & Environmental
Government & Administrative