Smithfield Personal Injury Lawyers

Preston has been handling personal injury cases since 1994. Over the years, Preston has successfully resolved several multi-million dollar catastrophic injury cases for the benefit of his clients.

I am a trial attorney. I joined Henriksen & Henriksen in 2006, becoming a third generation Henriksen trial attorney at the firm. I routinely handle serious injury and death cases. I have helped clients recover millions of dollars in compensation for their injuries. I am not a billboard attorney. I devote my personal attention to each client; my staff does the same. I am a member of the American Association for Justice, which is a national organization of trial attorneys. I am very involved in the Association, serving on several committees. I also...

I have been fighting for Utah injured workers and their families to obtain worker's compensation and Social Security disability benefits for 40 years. I've handled many hundreds of cases and gotten millions of dollars in benefits for my clients. I know the judges. I know the opposing attorneys. And I know the system. I can usually tell you up-front whether or not you have a good case and what you can hope to recover. Very competitive contingent fees. No money up-front and no fee until your case is resolved. Some cases can be settled, some must be fought in court, but I...

Based in Utah, William R. Rawlings & Associates are an accident, personal injury and wrongful death law firm. We know the methods, techniques and strategies used by insurance companies to reduce or deny claims and money awards to which victims are entitled. Insurance companies are in the business to make a profit, but we are in the business of protecting your rights and obtaining the largest settlement possible. We have many locations to serve you; however, if you cannot come to us we will come to you, your home, office or the hospital. The consultation is completely free.

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Brad Johnson is a Social Security Disability Attorney with The Advocates law firm. He serves clients from all 50 states.

I am passionate about helping my clients obtain the recovery they deserve, solve problems, build their business, avoid future litigation, and resolve disputes when they arise. I have over twenty-one years' experience helping my clients navigate legal waters by providing consultation before legal problems arise, assistance once problems arrive, and hard-hitting representation to resolve them in court, as necessary. I have represented individuals with personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims as well as companies and their owners in various business-related claims in state and federal court. I work closely with clients to help relieve them of the burden...

Steve Linton has been with The Advocates Law Firm for over ten years. In that time, Steve has assisted hundreds of people who were injured here in Utah and other states as a result of accidents caused by someone else’s negligence. Steve has helped his clients in recovering more than $30 million as compensation for their injuries. Steve has experience with all kinds of injury cases including car accidents, semi-truck accidents, auto-pedestrian accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, wrongful death, and mass tort litigation.

Before joining The Advocates, Steve began his career working for a well-respected insurance defense firm here in Salt Lake City...

Prior to graduating law school, Dave Tullis began working with The Advocates law firm at Driggs, Bills, & Day PC. Starting in January off 2005 as an intern. After graduating from the California Western School of Law and passing the bar exam, he became an attorney for the firm and quickly rose to become one of the premiere lawyers in the state, eventually being recognized as featured litigation attorney by Super Lawyers. Since 2005 at The Advocates, Dave Tullis has settled well over $80 million in compensation for his clients. His impressive track record as an attorney includes...

Bryan A. Larson and his law firm are known collectively as “Larson Law” and practice throughout the state of Utah. Over the years, the lawyers of Larson Law have recovered millions of dollars for their injured clients. They handle cases on a contingency fee basis, where a fee is only paid if they are successful in obtaining a result for their clients. Mr. Larson is a 1983 graduate of the J. Ruben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. He is an AV® Preeminent™ attorney by Lexis Nexis Martindale Hubbel.® He has received numerous honors as an attorney...

I graduated from Brigham Young University in 1978 with a B.A. in business and from Pepperdine University in 1981 with a J.D. I practiced law in California for a short time before returning home to Utah where Ned Siegfried and I co-founded Siegfried & Jensen and nurtured the firm's growth to what is now: one of the top personal injury law firms in the Intermountain West.

Working with and helping clients is the most rewarding aspect of my job. I enjoy coming to the office to work with great people who are doing their best to overcome the greatest obstacles this...

Tyler is a Utah personal injury attorney who has called Utah home for over two decades. He passed the Utah bar at age 23, among some of the youngest in the state's history. As far as specialization, Tyler is a Utah car accident lawyer, Utah truck accident lawyer, Utah Slip and Fall Lawyer, Utah Dog Bite lawyer, and more. Prior to founding Eaton Injury Law, his legal career included working at one of the biggest and most successful personal injury law firms in the country and two extremely successful midsized firms personal injury law firms in Utah.

Aaron began his career as a city prosecutor and then transferred to prosecuting felony crimes for the government. Aaron then went into private practice continuing to work on criminal matters including DUIs, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Drug Distribution, and more. He expanded his practice by becoming licensed in Utah and Washington and operating offices in both states. The firm expanded from just handling criminal matters to including bankruptcy, wills & estates, family law including divorce, child custody, and parental rights with all areas of criminal law. Aaron held many contracts working with the government including as a public...

Preston spent over two years working as a prosecuting attorney for Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County. During his time as a prosecutor, he managed several hundred cases and took over a hundred cases to trial. In his current role, Preston manages primarily divorce, family, and criminal cases.

Preston began his legal career working as a law clerk for Judge Richard Wagner of the Sixth Judicial District Court of Nevada. He transitioned from his clerkship alongside Judge Wagner to a position as a trial attorney for the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office in Minden, Nevada.

Preston attended law school in...

Let us introduce you to Geri, your attorney with a heart of gold and a wealth of experience. Geri's journey began in the caring corridors of McKay-Dee Hospital, where she served as a Nurse L.P.N on the surgical floor. Here, she learned firsthand the delicate needs of patients during their most vulnerable moments. Transitioning from healthcare to education, Geri spent a decade at Viewmont High and Clearfield High, shaping young minds as a teacher of English and humanities. Her time in the classroom was more than just lessons and lectures; it was about nurturing a safe space for students to grow...

Vanessa Walsh graduated with honors from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah where she received the David T. Lewis Clinical Award; the Clinical Legal Education Association (“CLEA”) Award for excellence in fieldwork in advocacy; the Alonzo Watson Public Interest award for commitment to social justice, educational opportunity and public service; and the Steven Magleby Memorial Award for advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Ms. Walsh holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a Bachelors of Science in Economics from the University of Utah

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Melton Law was founded by William L. Melton. William has taken pride in serving his clients and his community for many years. After experiencing his own encounters with the legal system he decided to dedicate his career to the pursuit of law. William has been involved in proactively changing to improve the community in multiple ways throughout his career. In addition to fighting for his clients in the courtroom, William is also actively involved in making changes at the legislative level. In 2015, William helped lobby and successfully pass the alternative parent-time schedule. This new law substantially increased the amount...

Personal Injury Attorney Paul H. Childs practices law in Utah, Washington, and Idaho handling car accidents, truck accidents, negligence injury, and wrongful death cases. Paul received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah in 1992 in Family and Consumer Studies. He graduated with his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1995. He is a member of the Utah Association for Justice. Paul is active in community issues where he volunteers much of his time. Between 2000 and 2004, he served as a member of the Cottonwood Heights Community Council....

Alan Tucker is a personal injury attorney specializing in the litigation portion of cases for The Advocates. He handles cases involving faulty medical devices, bad drugs, slip and falls, dog bites, wrongful death, and car, motorcycle and boating accident cases for plaintiffs at The Advocates. Alan dynamically assists in achieving the biggest compensation possible for his clientele.

Alan graduated in May 2012 from the University of Utah with two bachelor’s degrees in Spanish and International Studies. Three years later, he graduated from law school at the University of Notre Dame. Since graduating from Notre Dame, he has worked as a clerk...

Tim Mott, Partner at Valiente Mott, left his position at Nevada’s preeminent insurance defense trial law firm where he represented corporations, including Fortune 500 companies and the largest insurance companies in the world, to create Valiente Mott. Tim, along with Mike, created Valiente Mott to help people, not insurance companies. He has extensive experience representing victims of car accidents, defective products, and catastrophic injury.

Tim was born and raised in Las Vegas and comes from a long-line of Las Vegas natives: his father was born and raised in Las Vegas in 1950 and his grandfather was born and raised in...

Jared Pearson is a licensed Utah litigation attorney. Before forming Pearson Law Firm Jared practiced law in both Salt Lake and Utah County and represented companies and individuals in a number of matters, including family law, divorce, bankruptcy, criminal defense, contract disputes, personal injury, real estate transactions, and corporate law. Jared is an experienced bankruptcy attorney that has handled many Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Jared has the knowledge and resources to handle any consumer bankruptcy case from start to finish and has the experience to foresee specific issues based on the unique circumstances of any given case...

David A. Cutt is a 1991 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and a founding member of Eisenberg, Gilchrist & Cutt. His practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury, product liability, and medical malpractice cases. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and obtained multiple seven figure recoveries on behalf of his injured clients. Mr. Cutt has particular expertise prosecuting cases on behalf of people who have suffered brain or spinal cord injuries, as well as pursuing claims for injuries caused by defective automobile tires and other dangerous products. Mr. Cutt sits on the board...

I received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in 2005 and a J.D. from The University of South Dakota in 2009. I have been practicing personal injury law as an attorney for over 5 years. Before law school, I worked at Siegfried and Jensen for over 4 years in various positions.

I have come to realize the issues and problems that a person has to go through when they are forced to deal with a personal injury. I found great pride helping people deal with their personal injuries and after a while decided I wanted to become an attorney...

Jeffrey Symkoviak is a graduate of the University of Utah S.J. Quinney School of Law with a Juris Doctorate Degree. Prior to graduating from law school, he received multiple bachelors degrees from the University of Utah. Jeffrey began focusing on the area of personal injury law in 2006. Since that time, Jeffrey has handled and resolved hundreds of personal injury cases. Jeffrey is currently a member and active participant with the Utah Association of Justice, formerly known as the Utah Trial Lawyers Association. Jeffrey was born and raised in Utah. He learned Spanish while living briefly in Argentina and Mexico....

I'm a shareholder at Utah's premier personal injury / trial attorney law firm. I am licensed to practice in Utah and Idaho although I have litigated cases throughout the United States. I handle most every kind of personal injury claim including, automobile accidents, aviation accidents (fixed wing, helicopter and on board injuries), motorcycle crashes, scooter / moped wrecks, bicycle accidents, boating accidents, medical malpractice cases, dog bites and animal attacks, defective product cases, DUI / DWI injury accidents, explosion claims, pedestrian accidents, workers compensation claims, bus accidents, insurance bad faith cases, E. coli and other food poisoning claims, class actions...

Hi, my name is Justin. You've probably got a legal problem. If you're dealing with a personal injury claim or criminal defense matter then we can help you. It's difficult to do it alone. I've helped a lot of people get the outcomes they deserve in their cases. I'd love to chat with you and see if I can help you with your case.

Eric Swinyard is a trial attorney dedicated to delivering high-quality representation to injury victims and individuals going through divorce and family law matters. With offices across the Wasatch Front, Eric’s practice is focused on providing personalized legal services to individuals throughout the State of Utah and across the country.

Eric began practicing law after obtaining a law degree and MBA from the University of Arizona. Eric began his legal career by working as a law clerk with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Judiciary. Since becoming an attorney, he has provided legal assistance to thousands of individuals in...

A founding partner and co-owner of Siegfried & Jensen since 1990, I earned a B.A. in history from the University of Utah in 1980 and a J.D. from Brigham Young University in 1983. I have been a proud member of the Utah State Bar since 1983 and have practiced law in Utah my entire career.

I practiced law as a sole practitioner from 1983 through 1990 when I formed Siegfried & Jensen with Mitch Jensen. Just the two of us grew the firm to over 70 employees, including 18 attorneys.

I sincerely believe the attorneys and staff at Siegfried & Jensen...

Utah attorney Steve S. Christensen, with over 30 years of experience, prioritizes client needs, offering candid advice and compassionate listening. He vigorously pursues clients' best interests, willing to go to trial, if necessary, even in challenging cases. With a sharp mind for detail and strategy, he navigates legal intricacies adeptly, often averting disputes or mitigating consequences. Steve's extensive trial and appellate experience spans various legal areas like family law, parental rights, and business matters. He's licensed in Utah state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States. Beyond law, Steve enjoys outdoor pursuits, volunteering, and family time.

Jeffrey D. Eisenberg, founding partner of Eisenberg, Gilchrist & Cutt, is a 1983 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School. Mr. Eisenberg has obtained seven figure recoveries for injured plaintiffs in more than two dozen cases, including jury verdicts of sixteen and seven million dollars. After spending nine years practicing at one of Salt Lake City’s largest law firms, Mr. Eisenberg has spent the last sixteen years representing injury victims and their families in large and complex personal injury, malpractice, insurance bad faith and other tort cases. Mr. Eisenberg also occasionally accepts commercial injury cases on behalf of businesses...

David has found that passion and creativity separate the best attorneys from the rest. As an intern in the Federal District Court in Waco, Texas while in law school, he observed that the most effective attorneys showed genuine belief in their clients and their rights. He incorporated these lessons into his work with Baylor Law School’s celebrated mock trial team, for which the school awarded him the American Board of Trial Advocates award. After law school, David chose to serve the people of Northwest Arizona as a public defender. For five years, he represented men and women charged with...

I'm an attorney at Liberty Law with years of experience in personal injury and traffic matters. I have helped to settle hundreds of cases for millions of dollars. With my understanding of car accidents and traffic laws, I've also defended hundreds of drivers who have received tickets for speeding and other violations. Call or text 801-264-6666 for free consultation. Se habla español

Matt started his law firm with the objective of building a community of caring, understanding, and philanthropy that is centered around the needs of its clientele. His polished product resulted in the creation of The Advocates Law Firm.

Matt graduated from the University of Utah’s Law School in December of 1991, and he immediately began to practice personal injury law in January of 1992. He started a solo practice in Midvale, and in 1995 moved to downtown Salt Lake. In 1996, Matt purchased a building which housed The Advocates until 2018 when the firm moved to its current location. Matt and...

George T. Waddoups has been immersed in the world of law since 1982. Hailing from Brigham City, Utah, he has developed a profound connection with the state and its people throughout his career. Whether it's through his legal practice or his involvement in the community, George's dedication shines through. Raised with a strong sense of civic duty, George has always been deeply engaged in community activities, from teaching high school seminary to coaching various sports teams. His passion for education, instilled in him during his own studies at Utah State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and...

Zach is a zealous trial attorney. He wins trials and negotiates favorable settlements for his clients. His training, creativity, and sense of justice make him the perfect person to vindicate your rights.

Zach loves helping people who are down on their luck. Zach served as the President of the non-profit organization Emerging Legal Leaders (“ELL”), which raised funds for non-profit legal services. Prior to law school, Zach assisted refugee immigrants adjust to their new lives in the United States as a case manager at the Refugee and Immigrant Center at the Asian Association of Utah.

His academic accomplishments include serving as the...

Will Fontenot is a results-oriented, client-focused attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Utah. His practice focuses on estate and trust drafting and litigation. Mr. Fontenot has over eleven years of experience strongly advocating for the client’s desired outcome, including document preparation and courtroom advocacy that has required innumerable hearings and trials. Mr. Fontenot has argued before the Utah Supreme Court. He has an extremely impressive track record of winning and being respected in the community by both lawyers and judges.
Mr. Fontenot’s academic and professional accomplishments include graduating in the top twenty percent of his law school class...

Trevor Sanders is a workers’ compensation lawyer at The Advocates in Salt Lake City. Trevor has significant experience in workers’ compensation, personal injury, civil litigation, and appellate law. A native of the red rocks of Southern Utah, Trevor attended Dixie State University before graduating with honors from Western Michigan University – Cooley Law School in May of 2012.

After law school, Trevor returned to his roots in Southern Utah to take a position with a respected St. George law firm, where he practiced for years in the areas of workers’ compensation, personal injury, and appellate law. Trevor eventually relocated to northern...

A. Jason Velez is the founding partner and creator of 1LAW®, a culmination of his lifelong efforts to provide compassionate, accessible legal services in a modern environment. 1LAW began as a thriving practice based in his hometown of St. George, Utah, and has since expanded to provide representation to clients in Utah and Nevada, with offices in Arizona and California on the horizon. Velez is an alumnus of the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Utah College of Law, and was admitted to the Utah State Bar in 2001. He also completed international studies at the Universidad...