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Michael F. Skolnick, Business Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah

focused on Business, General, and Litigation

Kipp and Christian PC

Salt Lake City, UT

Trusted business attorney serving Salt Lake City.

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Michael F. Skolnick is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Kipp and Christian PC.

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Salt Lake City, UTAH
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attorney
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Business · General · Litigation
  • Handles Business, General, and Litigation matters from Salt Lake City, UTAH.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Salt Lake City) (2026).

About Michael F. Skolnick: Michael F. Skolnick is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Kipp and Christian PC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Michael takes on

Michael concentrates on business, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Salt Lake City, Utah

Michael takes business matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.

General cases in Salt Lake City, Utah

Michael takes general matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Salt Lake City, Utah

Michael takes litigation matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Michael F. Skolnick — business lawyer in Salt Lake City

Michael F. Skolnick is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Kipp and Christian PC.

Michael F. Skolnick is an AV peer review rated attorney. Over the years, his practice has emphasized professional liability defense, commercial litigation, product liability law, personal injury law, wrongful death cases and general civil litigation. He is now offering mediation services, acting as a mediator in the areas in which he has practiced during his forty year career as a lawyer.

Mr. Skolnick has been regularly listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Mountain States Super Lawyers. Representative clients generally include: attorneys, accountants, real estate agents and brokers, insurance agents and agencies, architects, plaintiffs or defendants in personal injury and wrongful death actions and a variety of other litigation and business clients.

From 1985 to 1988, Mr. Skolnick served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Utah. He joined Kipp and Christian in 1988 and became a shareholder in 1992. Mr. Skolnick was recently appointed by the Utah Supreme Court to serve on the court's Professionalism and Civility Counseling Board.

Michael's approach to business cases

Michael F. Skolnick is an AV peer review rated attorney. Over the years, his practice has emphasized professional liability defense, commercial litigation, product liability law, personal injury law, wrongful death cases and general civil litigation. He is now offering mediation services, acting as a mediator in the areas in which he has practiced during his forty year career as a lawyer. Mr.…

Who Michael represents

Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and litigation matters in Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • The University of Texas

    J.D. · 1985

  • The University of Texas

    B.A. · 1982

Jurisdictions

Michael's state bar admissions

  • Utah, Utah State Bar

    ACTIVE

Michael studied at J.D. in The University of Texas and B.A. in The University of Texas.

Law school and academic background

Michael completed J.D. in The University of Texas and B.A. in The University of Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Utah is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Michael has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Salt Lake City)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Salt Lake City)

    2022

  • Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Salt Lake City)

    2014

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mediation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Salt Lake City) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Salt Lake City) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Salt Lake City) (2014). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026).

Locations

Michael F. Skolnick's office in Salt Lake City

Michael's primary office is at 257 E 200 S Suite 600, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Kipp and Christian PC

257 E 200 S Suite 600

Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

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Hiring guide

How to hire Michael F. Skolnick — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Michael

Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Michael F. Skolnick

  • How much does it cost to hire Michael for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Michael offer a free consultation?

    Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Utah typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Salt Lake City?

    Michael is licensed in Utah. Matters governed by Utah law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michael will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Michael?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Michael accepting new business clients right now?

    Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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