Michael Thomas is an associate in Snell & Wilmer’s Salt Lake City office. As a member of the Commercial Litigation practice group, he focuses on matters involving contract disputes, as well as professional liability and product liability. Michael advocates on behalf of real estate developers, insurers, lenders, creditors, manufacturers, technology developers, subcontractors, and a host of other business clients at every stage of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, pre-trial motions, trial preparation and appeals. His experience touches a broad range of industries, such as construction, real estate, e-commerce, and financial services.
Education
- J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University (J.D., cum laude, 2009)
- Executive Editor, BYU Law Review
- Dean's Fellow
- Brigham Young University (B.A., English, cum laude, 2005)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Utah
- United States District Court, District of Utah
Professional Memberships & Activities
- Defense Research Institute
- Lawyers' Professionalism and Ethics Committee
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Utah
- Young Lawyers Division
- Federal Bar Association
- Salt Lake County Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Provo Small Claims Court
- Volunteer Mediator and Mediation Student Mentor (2007-2008)
Other Professional Experience
- J. Reuben Clark Law School, Teaching Assistant for Prof. Janet Peterson (2007-2009)
- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLC, Summer Associate, Washington, DC (2008)
- Gall Standfield & Smith, Legal Extern, Gold Coast, Australia (2007)
