Michael L. Ford

Michael L. Ford is an attorney with more than 20 years of experience defending clients in construction, employment, transportation, insurance, and medical malpractice matters. He represents clients in a wide range of litigation involving personal injury, property damage, and liability claims. His work includes defending businesses, professionals, and insurers in complex disputes. Clients rely on his practical guidance, careful preparation, and strong advocacy in challenging legal matters across multiple industries and settings.

Michael earned his J.D. from George Washington University, where he served as an editor of The Environmental Lawyer and was a member of the Moot Court Board. He also earned a B.A. in English from Brigham Young University. His education provides a strong foundation in legal analysis, writing, and advocacy. That background supports his ability to manage complex litigation and guide clients through difficult claims with clarity and sound judgment.

Michael’s practice includes construction defect litigation, work site injury claims, professional design and engineering liability, mechanics lien litigation, and insurance issues related to construction activities. He also handles transportation matters involving first-party and third-party automobile issues, as well as premises liability and employment disputes. His broad litigation experience allows him to address claims from prelitigation stages through trial and appeal with a steady strategy and careful attention to detail.

Michael L. Ford is admitted to practice in Utah, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Idaho. His work has earned recognition in legal publications and peer-reviewed honors for litigation and defense work. He is also active in professional associations related to defense practice. Through dependable counsel, practical advice, and strong representation, he helps clients protect their interests, respond to claims effectively, and move forward with confidence in complex legal disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Strong & Hanni
• Member, Utah Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Utah
• Virginia
• District of Columbia
• Idaho

Education

• George Washington University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brigham Young University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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