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Michael C Smith

Michael C Smith

also known as Michael Smith Attorney PLLC

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 45 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 15 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2010

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 45 years

State: California

Acquired: 1980

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Posted by Steve | March 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Protector of personal rights in Higher Education

Michael was an advocate from the moment we first spoke. He is intelligent, caring, creative, fair and dedicated. His breadth of knowledge in employment law and ability to communicate effectively are tremendous. He has a unique ability to anticipate actions and his client needs. I can't adequately con...vey how much I appreciated his efforts on my behalf and I know he put me in the best position possible in my settlement

Posted by Eric | February 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Employment Law Expert

Michael has been an invaluable resource with my case. I had initially reached out to about 10 different attorneys when deciding what to do with my case. Michael was the only one who answered and spent time on the phone initially to learn the facts and details about my situation and then schedule a ...consultation in person. Michael has been very thourough and knowledgeable about the law and developing a strategy to get the best outcome for me and my situation. It is very apparent that Michael cares about his individual client’s best interests and strives to develop a favorable solution. I would strongly recommend, and have recommended Michael to others that are having employment issues.

Posted by JAMES | November 09, 2017 | Consumer Protection

BIG HELP

I have not ever met Michael but without hesitation he called a dealership for free and more importantly, took the time to understand my situation. The dealership stopped treating me unfairly and actually went above and beyond back pedaling because of advocates like Michael willing to enter the ring ...for me!.

Posted by Roger | April 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent, Trustworthy and Sincere

Michale, is a fantastic lawyer, dependable sensitive for clients need and understands that the lawyers should not use clients for making money and take advantage of.. If you want a good lawyer who will not take advantage of you then go for Michael.

Posted by Mark | April 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He was there when I needed him!

Recently, due to some paperwork errors, I found myself being arrested for something that had been paid months before. While I was in jail my wife called Mike and explained the situation. Even though I was nearly 300 miles away he went right to work on my case. Due to his hard work he had the charge...s dropped and secured my release within days (I was arrested on a Friday evening so I got to spend the weekend in jail). When he was finally able to meet with the judge and prosecutor on Monday afternoon I was released within hours. Now I not only have a great attorney to turn to when needed I also have a great friend. I would and will recommend Mike to anyone who needs strong legal representation.

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

1981

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Founding Member, Michael Smith Attorney PLLC

1993 - 2018

Senior Trial Attorney, Smith Law

1987 - 1993

Litigation Partner, Johnson, Poulson, Smith & Slater

1980 - 1987

Attorney, Johnson & Poulson

Associations

2019 - Present

Utah Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

Central Utah Bar Association

Associate Member

2015 - 2017

Utah Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re LEE

Complete Expungement

COMMISSIONS / WAGE AND HOUR

Settlement exceeding $400,000

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Damages and Attorney Fees

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Education

1980

University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1977

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Science Degree with High Honors

Languages

English

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