Professional Summary
Michael is a results-driven litigator and transactional attorney with over 15 years of experience representing businesses, individuals, and families in complex civil disputes across Utah and Arizona. As the founder of Clarior Law, Michael provides aggressive yet ethical advocacy in high-stakes matters involving business conflicts, real estate and trust disputes, contract enforcement, and family wealth protection.

Known for his meticulous preparation, strategic insight, and client-first approach, Michael has successfully litigated state and federal matters. He combines courtroom tenacity with practical transactional expertise to help clients resolve disputes efficiently while safeguarding their long-term interests.

Practice Highlights

Michael’s representative experience demonstrates depth and capability across key practice areas:

• Business & Commercial Litigation — Breach of contract, partnership and shareholder disputes, corporate governance issues, and business tort claims.
• Real Estate & Development Disputes — Trust deed enforcement, boundary and title disputes, property transactions, and land use conflicts.
• Trust, Estate & Probate Litigation — Contested trusts, fiduciary duty breaches, beneficiary rights enforcement, and declaratory judgment actions.
• Contract & Debt Enforcement — Commercial collections, service agreements, vendor disputes, and promissory note actions.
• Family Wealth & Dissolution Matters — High-conflict matters involving intertwined business interests, asset division, and inheritance issues.
• Additional Experience — Business formation and governance, intellectual property transactions, employment agreements, privacy policies, and e-commerce matters.

Michael regularly represents both plaintiffs and defendants in state courts, with a proven track record of favorable resolutions through motion practice, negotiated settlements, and trial preparation.