Michael Hutchings
Real Estate Attorney
Holland & Hart
Michael’s practical approach to complex real estate transactions helps clients achieve their development goals while effectively navigating regulatory requirements. Michael has negotiated dozens of entitlement documents with cities and counties on behalf of private developers across Utah and the Rocky Mountain West. He provides counsel on various public finance mechanisms, including tax increment financing and public infrastructure districts. As counsel to clients involved in mountain resorts development, mixed-use developments, and public improvement projects, Michael has guided clients through acquisitions, dispositions, development, due diligence, entitlements, and financial incentives. His practice also includes representing landowners and developers before land use authorities, land use appeal authorities, the Utah Property Ombudsman, and in state and federal court proceedings. Prior to joining Holland & Hart, Michael practiced real estate as an associate attorney for Snell & Wilmer LLP. He also served as a Judicial Law Clerk for Honorable District Judge Ted Stewart of the United States District Court, District of Utah.
Session(s):
Legal and Land Use Aspects of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) »
APA Utah 2026 Spring Conference: Bryce Canyon, April 10, 2026 9:00 amBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are rapidly becoming integral components of modern electric grids, supporting renewable integration, grid reliability, and energy resilience. Yet, BESS installations—especially large-scale facilities—raise complex legal and land use challenges for communities unaccustomed to regulating this evolving technology. This session will equip planners, land use attorneys, and local officials with actionable insights on how to incorporate BESS into zoning codes, address statutory and administrative constraints, and balance community safety with deployment goals.
The Everything Bagel Approach to Development Agreements »
2025 APA UT Fall Conference, October 10, 2025 3:00 pmThis session will explore how to construct project specific development agreements that address a wide variety of items, but not too many items can create the right balance for the community and developer for a successful project.
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