About Michael
Michael Black is a attorney specializing in business law, real estate law, tax law, and securities law. He is the founder of Common Law PC, a firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Michael has been practicing law for over two decades, focusing on resolving tax and financial disputes. He aims to alleviate the stress clients face when dealing with government and legal systems, striving to find resolutions that work for them. Michael earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Utah in 2001. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Georgetown University in 2002.
Additionally, he holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Accounting with a focus on Taxation and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting, both from the University of Utah. Admitted to the Utah State Bar in 2001, Michael is also licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court for Utah, the U.S. Tax Court, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. The U.S. Supreme Court.
His experience includes litigating cases at various levels, including city, county, and state tax agencies, as well as federal courts. He has appeared before the Utah Court of Appeals, the Utah Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the United States Tax Court. At Common Law PC, located at 299 S. Main Street, Suite 1300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, Michael and his team offer services in tax audits, penalties, collections and workouts, appeals, and tax litigation. They also handle commercial and business disputes, contract disputes, and real estate disputes — The firm operates Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Michael has been recognized in the Best Lawyers in America from 2017 to 2021 for his work in Commercial Litigation and Tax Law.
He is an active member of the American Inns of Court and serves on its Executive Board. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Ballet West and is a member of the Utah State Bar Association. In his personal life, Michael enjoys telemark skiing, trail running, and spending time with his two children and Siamese cat.
