Parsons Behle & Latimer

Michael Young is a litigator and trial attorney. He prides himself on taking on difficult cases and zealously representing his clients. 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 administrative, commercial and personal injury matters.

Mr. Young’s commercial practice involves the representation of both companies and individuals in complex disputes in both federal and state court. Mr. Young has extensive experience in qui tam/anti-kickback investigations and litigation, intellectual property disputes, complex insurance issues, and business 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 Rising Stars, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff (2015 - present)

Listed as one of Utah’s Legal Elite in Utah Business Magazine (2014)

Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Professional

American Bar Association Litigation Section
Trial Evidence Committee

ABA Mining and Mineral Extraction Committee
Vice Co-Chair, Year in Review
(2012-2013)

Community

Utah Golf Foundation

Board

Insights

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

Jane Doe v. C.R. England

Root v. University of Utah

Articles

False Claims Act Investigations: How to Respond to DOJ Civil Investigative Demands

Presentations

The DOJ Wants to Talk Kickbacks: Responding to a Civil Investigative Demand

Credentials

Licensed

Utah

U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit

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

Education

New York University School of Law