Parsons Behle & Latimer

Michael Young is a litigator and trial attorney. Mike’s practice is focused on helping clients solve difficult and sensitive problems. This often happens in the context of bet-the-company litigation or claims with a high degree of public interest. Mike is most at home in the courtroom and has tried numerous cases before judges and juries. Mike has extensive experience in a variety of practice areas and jurisdictions and enjoys the opportunity to engage in creative and thoughtful problem solving.

Capabilities

Biography

Michael Young is a trial attorney at Parsons Behle & Latimer with significant experience in civil litigation.

Mr. Young’s civil litigation practice includes the representation of both companies and individuals in complex disputes. Mr. Young has extensive experience across a number of industries and is dedicated to remaining a “generalist” in this respect but is currently most engaged in private and public investor disputes, joint venture or partnership dissolutions, and commodities and derivatives litigation.

Experience

$500K Settlement Obtained for Client in Lawsuit Pertaining to Mishandling of Reported Sexual Assault

Obtained a settlement of $500,000 in a lawsuit filed against Utah State University over the school's mishandling of the client's reported sexual assault.

Secured Jury Verdict in Breach of Contract and Title IX Lawsuit - 1.7M in Damages Awarded

Representing a client in a lawsuit filed in federal court against Southwestern Oregon Community College on breach of contract and Title IX claims, Parsons’ attorneys secured a jury verdict on the breach of contract charge, resulting in an award of $1.7M in damages. The client was subject to harassment and discrimination, resulting in her discontinuing the pursuit of a nursing degree after she had disclosed previous employment experience in the adult entertainment industry. Vice | Rolling Stone | Bloomberg Law | Inside Higher Education

Accomplishments

Academic

New York University School of Law (J.D., 2008)

University of Utah (B.A. in Philosophy)

University of Utah (B.A. in Political Science)

Professional

Listed in Mountain States Super Lawyers

Listed as one of Utah’s Legal Elite in Utah Business Magazine

Listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America

Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Professional

Member, Utah Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure

Insights

Parsons Behle & Latimer Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America

Parsons Behle & Latimer attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America

Utah State football coach says he didn’t know player was threatened after releasing recordings

$500K Settlement Received by Parsons’ Client in Lawsuit Filed Against Utah State University for Mishandling of Sexual Assault

Credentials

Licensed

Utah

U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit

U.S. Dist. Court, Dist. of Utah

Education

New York University School of Law