Michael R. Pruitt

Michael R. Pruitt is an Arizona employment lawyer and managing shareholder at JacksonWhite P.C., who represents businesses and individuals in labor and employment matters. His practice covers all phases of employment law and regulation, along with commercial litigation, real estate law, and government regulation. He advises clients on workplace disputes and regulatory concerns that can affect employment relationships and business operations. His work combines counseling with litigation experience across complex civil and employment-related matters.

Michael earned his B.S. in Economics from Brigham Young University. He later received his J.D. from J. Reuben Clark Law School. His academic training in economics and law provided a foundation for analyzing workplace, business, regulatory, and litigation issues. That background supports his work involving legal strategy, financial considerations, and the practical effects of employment decisions.

Michael joined his current practice in 1989 and serves as a shareholder and member of its Executive Committee. He focuses on assisting employers and employees with employment law and regulation while maintaining experience in related commercial and property disputes. He is admitted to the State Bar of Arizona and the US District Court for the District of Arizona. His federal admissions extend to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. His professional memberships include Arizona and national employment-law organizations.

Michael R. Pruitt brings decades of experience to matters involving employment relationships, commercial disputes, real estate litigation, and government regulation. He has received recognition from Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers for multiple consecutive years. His work emphasizes legal analysis, strategic planning, and representation tailored to the specific circumstances of each matter. He continues to assist businesses and individuals navigating workplace rules, disputes, regulatory obligations, and related litigation in Arizona.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Shareholder, JacksonWhite P.C.
• Member, Arizona State Bar, Labor & Employment Section
• Member, Arizona Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, American Association for Justice

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

• J. Reuben Clark Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brigham Young University
  BS in Economics

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