Matthew R. Howell

A former federal prosecutor now representing businesses and individuals across a range of practices

Matthew R. Howell began his career as an assistant district attorney for the U.S. government in Salt Lake City, Utah, prosecuting crimes against federally insured financial institutions and crimes committed on Indian reservations and federal lands. After four years, Matt joined the David K. Isom Law Firm, where he focused on coal contract litigation and arbitration and other complex commercial litigation, including qui tam (whistleblower) claims and class action lawsuits.

Civil and commercial litigation, criminal defense, and family law

Since joining Fillmore Spencer LLC in 2005, Matt has worked on cases large and small on behalf of individuals and companies. His casework includes breach of contract, fraud, intellectual property, real property, securities and family law issues. He has extensive experience in mediation, both as an attorney and as a mediator. He has argued cases before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Utah Supreme Court, the Utah Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, and many district and justice courts throughout the state of Utah.

Put 20 years of experience on your side of the table

Matthew R. Howell's legal career brings not only great depth, but great range, the kind of experience and perspective that encourages innovative legal solutions.