About 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.

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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.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law
  • Other 3
    • Civil and Commercial Litigation including Class Actions
    • Criminal Defense
    • Qui Tam and Whistleblower Litigation

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Japanese
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Fillmore Spencer, LLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Miller v. Corinthian Colleges, Inc., 769 F.Supp.2d 1336 (2011)
    State v. Robinson, 2011 UT 30, 254 P.3d 183
    Poll v. Poll, 2011 UT App 307, 263 P.3d 534
    Ashby v. Ashby, 2010 UT 7, 227 P.3d 246 (Utah 2010)
    Ashby v. Ashby, 191 P.3d 35, 2008 UT App 254 (Utah App. 2008)
    United States ex rel. Sikkenga v. BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, 472 F.3d 702 (10th Cir. 2006), reversing 334 F.Supp.2d 1278 (D. Utah 2004)
    In re Ikon Office Solutions, Inc. Securities Litigation, 209 F.R.D. 94 (E.D. Pa. 2002)
    United States v. Oxx, 980 F. Supp. 405 (D. Utah 1996)
    United States v. Cuch, 79 F.3d 987 (10th Cir. 1996), affirming 875 F. Supp. 767 (D. Utah 1995)
    United States v. Murdock, 919 F. Supp. 1534 (D. Utah 1996)
    United States v. Stewart, 37 F.3d 1449 (10th Cir. 1994).

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, Utah
    1993, U.S. District Court, District of Utah
    1993, U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
    Memberships
    Utah State Bar
    Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Columbia University School of Law
    Class of 1993
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Brigham Young University
    Class of 1990
    B.S.
    Accounting

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Partner at Fillmore Spencer, LLC
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3301 North University AvenueProvo, UT 84604U.S.A.

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525 W. 5300 S., Suite 200Murray, UT 84123U.S.A.

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20 North Main Street, Suite 301St. George, UT 84770U.S.A.

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Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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Murray, UT

525 W. 5300 S., Suite 200Murray, UT 84123U.S.A.

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St. George, UT

20 North Main Street, Suite 301St. George, UT 84770U.S.A.

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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Matthew R. Howell was admitted in 1993 to the State of Utah.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Matthew R. Howell is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and United States District Court for the District of Utah.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Matthew R. Howell speaks Japanese.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Fillmore Spencer, LLC has 16 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Fillmore Spencer, LLC was established in 1994.