Michael Drury Frazier
Bozeman,MT
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented attorney with over ten years of diverse legal experience in both a large national firm and a small boutique practice. Specialization in complex civil litigation, including appeals, class actions, mass torts, product liability, and employment law, has resulted in a proven track record of successful jury verdicts. A strong commitment to educating and mentoring youth has inspired a current focus on enhancing classroom management and curriculum development skills, blending legal expertise with a passion for fostering the next generation in the classroom, on the court, and in life.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher/Basketball Coach
Gallatin Gateway School
Bozeman, MT
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans in accordance with curriculum standards to foster student engagement and understanding.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and feedback sessions, while collaborating with more experienced educators to enhance instructional approaches.
Equity Partner
Frazier Oxley & Proctor, L.C.
Huntington, West Virginia
03.2021 - 05.2024
- Specialized in employment litigation, contractual disputes, and creation and management of complex trusts and estates.
- Conducted multiple trials to verdicts in both state and federal Courts while also acting as the Fiduciary Master for Wayne County, WV.
Senior Associate Attorney
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
Huntington, WV
06.2015 - 03.2021
- Practice focused on products liability and catastrophic injury/death litigation, Federal Employers' Liability Act litigation, and employment/labor law litigation.
- Achieved favorable outcomes by conducting depositions and effectively arguing dispositive motions. Contributed to multiple civil trials as second-chair, resulting in successful verdicts.
- Developed and presented Continuing Legal Education ("CLE") courses addressing the use of emerging technologies at trial.
Law Clerk
11th Judicial District
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Conducted legal research, Prepared bench memorandums, orders, and dispositive motion summaries
Student Attorney
The Veterans Assistance Project, West Virginia Clinical Law Program
Morgantown, WV
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Conducted legal research and prepared case materials for veterans in administrative hearings and court proceedings.
Education
J.D. -
West Virginia University College of Law
Morgantown, WV05.2015
B.A. - Political Science
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio05.2011
Skills
- Public Speaking/ Continuing Legal Education Presentations
- Business and Contract Negotiations
- Estate and Trust Planning
- Comprehensive Research and Writing Expertise
- Lesson Planning and Student Engagement
- Teamwork and Team Development
- Mentoring young athletes in team sports
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher/Basketball Coach
Gallatin Gateway School
08.2024 - 06.2025
Equity Partner
Frazier Oxley & Proctor, L.C.
03.2021 - 05.2024
Law Clerk
11th Judicial District
08.2015 - 06.2017
Senior Associate Attorney
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
06.2015 - 03.2021
Student Attorney
The Veterans Assistance Project, West Virginia Clinical Law Program
08.2014 - 05.2015
J.D. -
West Virginia University College of Law
B.A. - Political Science
Miami University