About
Michael W. Sanft is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer and lead trial attorney whose practice includes car accidents, premises liability, product liability, and other injury claims. He represents people seeking compensation and accountability after injuries caused by unsafe conduct or defective products. His work is strongly litigation-focused, drawing on extensive courtroom experience and a practical understanding of how defendants and corporations approach serious injury cases.
Michael earned a J.D. from J. Reuben Clark Law School in 2001 and also attended Brigham Young University. His legal education provided a foundation for a career centered on courtroom advocacy and client representation. That training supports his ability to evaluate evidence, prepare cases for trial, develop legal arguments, and address complicated liability and damages issues arising in personal injury and product-related disputes.
Michael has tried more than 150 cases to jury verdict and has argued before the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His trial experience includes representing hundreds of clients and pursuing claims involving serious injuries and product liability. He works alongside attorneys with previous experience defending corporations, providing insight into defense strategies when pursuing claims against companies accused of placing profits ahead of consumer safety.
Michael W. Sanft is licensed to practice in Nevada and brings decades of trial experience to his personal injury work. He focuses on helping injured clients pursue fair compensation through detailed preparation, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy when necessary. His background handling a substantial number of jury trials allows him to approach difficult cases with familiarity with evidence, witnesses, trial strategy, and the procedural demands involved in pursuing claims through litigation.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Elite Lawyer
- Member, State Bar of Nevada
Licensed State
- Nevada
Education
- J. Reuben Clark Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - Brigham Young University
Bachelor’s degree
Awards & Badges

- Animal & Dog Bites
- Aviation Accidents
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Car Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Medical Devices & Dangerous Drugs
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
- Products Liability
- Sexual Abuse
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Class Action
- Workers' Compensation





