Kevin Swann Gardner

Kevin Swann Gardner, Construction Attorney in Sandy, Utah

Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Construction, Insurance, and Personal Injury · 4.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

AssociateatSmith & Glauser, P.C.

Sandy, UT

Practicing construction in Sandy since 1988.

38+
Years practicing
4.0 ★
1 client review
4
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Kevin Swann Gardner is an associate based in Sandy, UT. The practice focuses on Construction, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Kevin has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith & Glauser, P.C.. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Sandy, UT
Experience
over 38 years
Known for
Construction · Insurance · Personal Injury
  • Handles Construction, Insurance, and Personal Injury matters from Sandy, UT.
  • Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Peer Reviewed.

About Kevin Swann Gardner: Kevin Swann Gardner is an associate based in Sandy, UT. The practice focuses on Construction, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Kevin has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith & Glauser, P.C.. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kevin takes on

Kevin concentrates on construction, insurance, personal injury, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kevin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Construction cases in Sandy, Utah

Kevin takes construction matters in Sandy, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Sandy, Utah

Kevin takes insurance matters in Sandy, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Sandy, Utah

Kevin takes personal injury matters in Sandy, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

Tax cases in Sandy, Utah

Kevin takes tax matters in Sandy, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kevin Swann Gardner — construction lawyer in Sandy

Kevin Swann Gardner is an associate based in Sandy, UT. The practice focuses on Construction, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Kevin has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith & Glauser, P.C.. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Mr. Kevin Swann Gardner is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction defects, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Kevin received a degree from Pepperdine University, and has been licensed for 38 years. Kevin practices at Smith & Glauser, P.C. in Sandy, UT.

Working with Kevin on a construction matter

Mr. Kevin Swann Gardner is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction defects, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Kevin received a degree from Pepperdine University, and has been licensed for 38 years. Kevin practices at Smith & Glauser, P.C. in Sandy, UT.

Clients Kevin works with

Kevin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction, insurance, and personal injury matters in Sandy and the surrounding Utah area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Pepperdine University Brigham Young University

    B.A. English · 1982

Jurisdictions

Kevin's state bar admissions

  • U.S. District Court,

    2003 · ACTIVE

  • Utah

    1993 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1991 · ACTIVE

  • California

    1988 · ACTIVE

Kevin studied at B.A. English in Pepperdine University Brigham Young University.

Law school and academic background

Kevin completed B.A. English in Pepperdine University Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kevin runs in Utah is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Kevin has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Peer Reviewed

Legal awards and honors

Peer Reviewed.

Affiliations

Kevin's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Utah State Bar State Bar of California Utah Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute

    membership

Locations

Kevin Swann Gardner's office in Sandy

Kevin's primary office is at 1218 East 7800 South, Suite 300, Sandy, UT, 84094. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Smith & Glauser, P.C.

1218 East 7800 South, Suite 300

Sandy, UT 84094

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Kevin Swann Gardner — 4.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Kevin. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing construction attorneys in Sandy.

4.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kevin Swann Gardner — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kevin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kevin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kevin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a construction attorney in Sandy, Utah

A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kevin

Kevin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every construction matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kevin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kevin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kevin Swann Gardner

  • How much does it cost to hire Kevin for a construction case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kevin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kevin offer a free consultation?

    Kevin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Kevin's current terms during booking.

  • How long do construction cases in Utah typically take?

    Simple construction matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kevin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kevin take my case if I'm outside Sandy?

    Kevin is licensed in Utah. Matters governed by Utah law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kevin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Kevin?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kevin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kevin accepting new construction clients right now?

    Kevin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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