Michelle Quist, Business Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
focused on Business and Litigation
Salt Lake City, UT
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Michelle Quist is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.
- Based in
- Salt Lake City, UTAH
- Experience
- attorney
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- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from Salt Lake City, UTAH.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Michelle Quist: Michelle Quist is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Michelle takes on
Michelle concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michelle handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
Michelle 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 Michelle agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
Michelle 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 Michelle agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Michelle Quist — business lawyer in Salt Lake City
Michelle Quist is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.
Along with a focus on appellate work in federal and state courts, Michelle represents clients in Utah and California in a wide range of business litigation matters, including business torts, breach of contract cases, and First Amendment litigation. Michelle also represents clients in environmental and natural resources litigation matters, including public lands litigation. Michelle regularly has cases in front of, and argues before, the Utah Supreme Court, Utah Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in her busy appellate practice and was appointed to the Utah Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules and the Utah Appellate Roster in recognition of her high level of appellate advocacy in Utah.
Michelle began her legal career practicing in New York at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, handling high-profile, complex commercial litigation and appellate matters. She then worked as a staff attorney for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit after serving as a law clerk to Judge Monroe G. McKay. Michelle also turned her advocacy skills to writing daily editorial articles and columns for the Salt Lake Tribune and providing political commentary and analysis for news and media organizations. Michelle brings a diversity of skills and experience to advocate on behalf of clients in complex civil litigation, regulatory, and appellate matters.
How Michelle handles business matters
Along with a focus on appellate work in federal and state courts, Michelle represents clients in Utah and California in a wide range of business litigation matters, including business torts, breach of contract cases, and First Amendment litigation. Michelle also represents clients in environmental and natural resources litigation matters, including public lands litigation. Michelle regularly has…
Who Michelle represents
Michelle reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Brigham Young University
J.D. · 2000
Michelle studied at J.D. in Brigham Young University.
Law school and academic background
Michelle completed J.D. in Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michelle runs in Utah is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Michelle has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026).
Locations
Michelle Quist's office in Salt Lake City
Michelle's primary office is at 60 E. South Temple Street, Ste 1200, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Michelle Quist
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How to hire Michelle Quist — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michelle usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michelle charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michelle'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; Michelle 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 Michelle
Michelle 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. Michelle confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michelle'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 Michelle Quist
How much does it cost to hire Michelle for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michelle walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michelle offer a free consultation?
Michelle charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michelle's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Michelle'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. Michelle gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michelle take my case if I'm outside Salt Lake City?
Michelle 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 — Michelle 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 Michelle?
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. Michelle will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michelle accepting new business clients right now?
Michelle'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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