Matthew B. "Matt" Purcell
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023 About Matthew B. Purcell
Matthew B. Purcell is a lawyer based in Salt Lake City, UT and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Matthew B. Purcell is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Commercial Litigation
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Younker Hyde Macfarlane PLLC
Education: University of Notre Dame, graduated 2014
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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