About Michael K
Michael K Hepworth studied law at the University of Denver, where he earned his J.D. He entered the practice with a straightforward aim: to handle contested matters carefully and present them clearly in court. He learned the craft in classrooms and clinics, and those early lessons in procedure and strategy still shape his work.
After law school he established a practice in Utah. He is admitted to practice in the state of Utah and is also admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Those admissions allow him to appear in state and federal courts and to pursue appeals when trial outcomes require further review.
He serves as a principal of Hepworth & Associates, LLC and operates under the Hepworth & Associates name at multiple offices. The firm carries his name and reflects a practice built around courtroom representation and case management. He splits his time between the office and the courthouse. He prepares filings, handles pretrial work, and appears at hearings and trials as needed.
Colleagues describe him as methodical. He tends to break complex matters into manageable pieces and to set measurable goals for case phases. His approach to litigation favors thorough preparation. He does not rely on spectacle. Instead he focuses on evidence, procedure, and clear argumentation.
He holds current memberships in professional associations. Those connections keep him current on practice developments and procedural changes. He also uses those forums to consult peers on unusual procedural questions and to stay informed about appellate developments in the Tenth Circuit.
Clients and other attorneys see him frequently in local dockets and in appellate filings. He tends to handle matters that require sustained litigation effort, including contested hearings and appeals. When cases move beyond the trial level, he is prepared to carry them into federal appellate review where appropriate.
He continues to maintain offices under the Hepworth & Associates name and to represent clients in Utah courts and before the Tenth Circuit. His current practice focuses on matters arising in Utah and appeals brought to the Tenth Circuit.
