Back to Professionals Kevin N. Anderson Attorney / Partner Las Vegas, Salt Lake City Licensure: DC, NV, OH, UT Biography pdf version Business disputes can be very complex. Kevin Anderson has the professional experience and resources available at Fabian VanCott to assist clients in complex litigation cases when they are facing difficult problems or have already faced defeat. Kevin is one of Fabian VanCott’s most experienced trial attorneys with over 40 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts, arbitration, mediation, and administrative forums. Kevin has prevailed in highly publicized cases against the NCAA and the FBI. He has handled many cases in Utah, Nevada, Ohio, and other jurisdictions, involving a variety of complex commercial contract disputes, force majeure, ownership disputes in closely held businesses, fiduciary relationships, defense of reputation and corporate image, securities fraud, banking, real-estate transactions, and intellectual property. Kevin is also an active mediator and arbitrator. Kevin graduated from Georgetown University Law Center and is admitted to practice in Utah, Nevada, the District of Columbia, Ohio, the 9th, 10th and District of Columbia U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Practice Areas Bankruptcy Litigation Employment Litigation Energy & Environmental Litigation Administrative Proceedings & Litigation Commercial Litigation Real Estate Litigation Trials Trust & Estate Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation Energy, Natural Resources & Environmental Government & Agencies Litigation, Trials & Appeals Professional History In addition to the litigation discussed above, Kevin has handled cases eminent domain and condemnation, securities fraud, insurance coverage and benefits, banking, real estate transactions, employment agreements and alleged breaches of covenants not to compete, and Indian law. Kevin has been involved in all aspects of litigation, arbitration, mediation, and settlement negotiations. For example, Kevin led a team of Fabian VanCott attorneys in representing the co-owner of Crandall Canyon Mine in connection with catastrophic events at the Mine in August 2007, in the court room, with the press, and with governmental authorities. As lead attorney, Kevin conducted negotiations involving multiple plaintiffs, insurance companies, and co-defendants to reach a settlement of all claims for all parties in less than two years. Kevin also assisted with investigations by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, several Congressional committees, Department of Labor, Utah Mine Safety Commission, and other government agencies. Kevin has handled employment related matters including conducting internal investigations and actions involving breach of employment contracts, breach of implied employment contracts, recovery of unpaid wages, compensation, severance pay, and other general compensatory and consequential damages. Kevin has analyzed, litigated, mediated and been a neutral and party-appointed arbitrator in cases in Utah, Nevada, and other jurisdictions. He has been involved in contract negotiations and renegotiation. He represented the University of North Dakota against the NCAA’s attempt to stop it from using its “Fighting Sioux” nickname and logo. Kevin prevented the FBI from gaining access to top-secret government documents leaked to his father, Jack Anderson. Other cases have involved performance of technology sharing agreements, commercial lease disputes, fraud, and the enforcement of alleged verbal agreements. Kevin has analyzed and litigated numerous claims of force majeure under fuel supply contracts. Member, Utah Mining Association Board of Directors, 2007-present; Executive Committee, 2009-present; President, 2020-2021 Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, 2016 Admitted to the Ohio Supreme Court, 2015 Admitted to D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, 2013 Admitted to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2008 Admitted to D.C. Bar, 2005 Admitted to Nevada State Bar, 1992 Member, Utah Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Civil Procedure, 1991-1993 Admitted to Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, 1985 Admitted to the Utah State Bar, 1981 Education J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1981 B.A., University of Utah, 1978 Community Service Member, Salt Lake Chamber Capitol Club, 2010-2012 Trustee, Legacy Christian Fellowship of Las Vegas, 1998 Member, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 1992-1998; Business/Education Collaborative, Funding and Resources Committee, 1993-1995; Member of the Women’s Council Trustee, Friends of the Tracy Aviary, 1986-1993; One of the founders of nonprofit group to help raise funds for the Tracy Aviary Member, Salt Lake City Tracy Aviary Advisory Board, 1984-1992; Advisory Board reported directly to the Office of the Mayor on issues relating to one of two municipal owned aviaries in the United States; Chaired Capital Improvements Committee which administered over $1 million in capital improvements Publications & Presentations Presenter, “Disaster Response – Don’t Forget ESI,” at the Intermountain eDiscovery 2010 conference, September 24, 2010, Salt Lake City Presenter, “Protecting the Privilege,” at the Intermountain eDiscovery 2009 conference, May 28, 2009, Salt Lake City Presenter, “Preparing for Dispute Resolution – Protecting Privilege, Confidentiality, and Work Product,” Las Vegas, Nevada, 2008 Lecturer, “Managing Risks in a Changing Market – A Legal Perspective, Coal: Volatile Markets & Risk Management,” Electric Utility Consultants, Inc. (EUCI), 2005 Lecturer, “Duty to Preserve Evidence – Spoliation and Electronic Data Discovery,” Corporate Counsel Section, Utah State Bar, 2004 Lecturer, “Tribal Taxation Issues,” The Public Utilities and Transportation Taxation Committee, et al., 1996 Lecturer, “Coal & Transportation Strategies,” Long Term Contract Consultants, Inc., 1995 Lecturer, “Coal Contracting Strategies,” Long Term Contract Consultants, Inc., 1994 Lecturer, “The Role of Utility Auditors in Litigation or Arbitration,” Utilities Training Conferences, Inc., 1993, 1990 Lecturer, “Coal Procurement Strategies Based on Clean Air Act Requirements,” Long Term Contract Consultants, Inc., 1992 Lecturer, “Obtaining a Collection Judgment,” Utah Collection Law Seminar, Professional Education Systems, Inc., 1986, 1988 Course Instructor, “Aviation and the Law,” Salt Lake Community College, 1992 Panel Member, “Deposition Strategies, Tactics and Mechanics,” Professional Education Systems, Inc., 1990 Panel Member, “Teamwork: Litigation, Lawyers and Legal Assistants,” Legal Assistants Association of Utah, 1990 Author, “Tribal Authority to Tax, Journal of Property Tax Management,” v. 8, no. 4, Spring 1997 Co-Author, “Slow Justice: Looking for Land With the Paiutes,” Utah Holiday, August, 1982 Author, “Indian Employment Preferences: Legal Foundations and Limitations,” 15 Tulsa Law Journal 733, 1980 Recognition and Awards Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as outstanding in Litigation Recognized by Mountain States Super Lawyers as outstanding in Complex Commercial Litigation since 2007 Recognized as Litigation Star in Utah in Benchmark Litigation: the Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys since 2011 Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell
