Michael E. Blue

Michael E. Blue joined the Labor and Employment Law Section of Ray Quinney & Nebeker after his graduation from the University of Utah College of Law in 1988, and has practiced employment law almost exclusively since then. Mr. Blue's practice focuses on defending employers against all types of employment related lawsuits, including those brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act and all types of anti-discrimination law. He also represents and counsels clients regarding non-compete agreements and trade secret protection.

Another major part of Mr. Blue's practice is to counsel employers on handling everyday employment problems with the goal of avoiding lawsuits and ensuring compliance with the law. Mr. Blue has also lectured, taught and published extensively on various employment law topics.

In addition, Mr. Blue defends public accommodations (businesses who provide goods or services to the public) against lawsuits brought against them for violating the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. He has represented a number of large companies in this capacity in Utah and California.

Mr. Blue has been recognized in Chambers USA in Labor & Employment, and has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the list of The Best Lawyers in America in Labor and Employment Law. Mr. Blue is also one of only four attorneys practicing in Utah recognized in Who's Who Legal USA - Management Labour & Employment. He has also been selected for inclusion in Mountain States Super Lawyers in the category of Employment & Labor Law. Mr. Blue has been voted by his peers throughout the state as one of Utah’s “Legal Elite” in the category of Labor and Employment (as published in Utah Business Magazine).