Atty. Michael Scott Lehr

Atty. Michael Scott Lehr

Mr. Michael Scott Lehr is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, education, environmental and natural resources.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Scott Lehr at a glance

Michael Scott Lehr is an Attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, education, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Utah (2017). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 2017) and University of Utah (B.A. History, 2012). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael Scott Lehr is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, education, environmental and natural resources
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 2012, and has been licensed for 9 years
  • Michael practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Scott Lehr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Scott Lehr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Scott Lehr

Where is Michael Scott Lehr's law office located?
Michael Scott Lehr's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Scott Lehr handle?
Michael Scott Lehr focuses on business, litigation, education, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Michael Scott Lehr practiced law?
Michael Scott Lehr has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Michael Scott Lehr go to law school?
Michael Scott Lehr earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (B.A. History, 2012).
How can I contact Michael Scott Lehr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 2017
B.A. History
University of Utah
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 2017

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