Michael J. Howell
Associate
Mr. Howell is an associate of Richards Brandt Miller Nelson. His practice focuses on construction litigation, business litigation, and employment and labor litigation. Mr. Howell is a member of the firm's business, construction, and appellate practice groups. While in law school, Mr. Howell received widespread recognition for his oral advocacy skills, culminating in winning the 2007 ABA NAAC Moot Court National Championship.
Areas of Practice
- Employment Law
- Construction Industry
- Appellate Practice
- Real Estate Law
- Criminal
- Personal Injury
- Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Utah, 2007
- U.S. District Court District of Utah, 2007
Education
- Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Provo, Utah
- J.D. (Cum Laude) - 2007
- Law Journal: BYU Journal of Public Law, Executive Editor
- Brigham Young University
- B.S. - 2003
- Major: Psychology
Honors and Awards
- ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition National Champion, 2007
- Recipient, American Bankruptcy Institute, Medal of Excellence, 2007
- Outstanding Oral Advocate, 2006 Luke Charles Moore Invitational Moot Court Competition, Washington, D.C.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Utah State Bar Association
- Draper City Park, Trails and Recreation Committee, Member, July 1, 2010 - Present
- Wasatch Area Freeride Trails Association, Inc., General Counsel and Co-Founder
