Draper Personal Injury Lawyers

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.

William R. Rawlings...

Shortly after I graduated from law school, I started with a Salt Lake City firm where I represented persons who had been injured due to the carelessness or recklessness of someone else. I enjoyed what I did and took great satisfaction in helping real people, not insurance companies or corporations. I decided that this was the area of law I wanted to devote my legal career to.

I now own my own law firm, Kramer Law Group. We represent the same sorts of people I represented when I first started practicing. And I still enjoy it!

Our focus here is...

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...

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...

Michael is a 4th generation entrepreneur and attorney. His great grandfather, Henry W. Stahle, Esq., founded a real estate development, management, and investment firm that he and his family still operate to this day. Michael earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science (Magna Cum Laude) from Weber State University, and a J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

Michael is the Managing Attorney of Hepworth & Associates, LLC. He is also the Principal Broker and President of Security Real Estate, LLC located in Bountiful, Utah, and Vice President of Hepworth Investment Group, LLC, which is a...

Nate Quist, Associate at Valiente Mott, began his career working alongside Partners Mike and Tim at Nevada’s preeminent insurance defense trial law firm. At the insurance defense firm, Nate represented large corporations and dealt with extremely complicated legal issues. Nate left the world of insurance defense to join the Clark County Public Defender’s Office in Las Vegas.

While at the Public Defender’s Office, the majority of Nate’s time was spent in the courtroom, there he gained invaluable experience as a trial lawyer. Nate left the Public Defender’s Office to reunite with Mike and Tim and to add his unique blend of...

Cameron J. Cope primarily focuses on Estate Planning, Tax Resolution, Personal Injury and Business-related law.

Cameron received his Juris Doctorate from the Sandra Day O’connor College of Law at Arizona State University. During law school, Mr. Cope completed a judicial externship for the honorable Judge George Nielsen of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona. Notably, Mr. Cope was selected for an internship in Seoul, South Korea, serving as a legal intern with an international law firm where he assisted with multinational transactions and contracts. Prior to law school, Mr. Cope graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass...

Mr. Lee is an attorney at Liberty Law, focusing his practice on personal injury and criminal defense. These two practices areas go hand in hand as they both require negotiation and trial skills to be successful. Mr. Lee appears in court on a near-daily basis for cases ranging from homicide to automobile accidents. He boasts a winning trial record, having received "not guilty" verdicts and settlements of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Several of his high-profile cases have been featured in the media. Mr. Lee's hometown is the Bronx in New York City. He is the fourth...

I am an experienced advocate who has great empathy for those I represent. Once I commit to take your case, you can be confident that I will give and devote all efforts to achieve your legal goals. If there is a way to do so I will find it. When applying for Social Security Disability, long term disability, short term disability, or workers’ compensation benefits, you need a qualified and knowledgeable attorney who will help you from the application process, to litigation and appeal, if necessary. I keep up on the latest developments in the law and on all applicable...

Devin Quackenbush was born and raised in Utah County, Utah. He became interested in the law at an early age. During his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, Devin interned for the FBI in Quantico, Virginia. From his experience at the FBI, Devin's interests in the law increased and he decided to pursue a career as an attorney. Devin went to law school at Creighton University where he was the Executive Editor of the Creighton Law Review. He was published in the 42nd volume of the law review for his case note on child...

Jerry Salcido is a founding member of Salcido Law Firm. His passion is defending individuals against the government in all aspects, especially those who have been accused of crimes like DUI, drug offenses, violent crimes, and sex crimes. After graduating cum laude from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 2004, Mr. Salcido spent five years as a trial attorney in San Francisco working for the world's largest firm. Mr. Salcido and his brother Christopher decided it was time to start their own firm in 2009. Since that time Mr. Salcido has represented thousands of clients...

Craig Swapp is a personal injury attorney who is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Washington State. He has dedicated his legal career to helping people who have been seriously injured and families who have lost loved ones due to the negligent or wrongful actions. This includes accidents that involved pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, commercial trucks, buses, cars, and public transportation. Attorney Swapp is a former member of the Board of Governors for the Utah Association for Justice and is an active member of the Idaho, Utah, and Washington State Association for Justice. A long-time member of the...

I received my undergraduate degrees in History and Political Science from Boise State University, where I graduated with Distinguished Honors. I attended the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU, where I graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 2000. I was admitted to the Utah State and Federal Bar in 2000, to the Idaho State and Federal Bar in 2001, and most recently to the Nevada State and Federal Bar in 2005. I am also a member of the Utah Trial Lawyers’ Association, the Utah Association for Justice, the Central Bar Association. I was recently appointed by The Utah...

-Practice focused exclusively on serious personal injuries, automobile accidents, premises liability (slip and fall accidents), medical malpractice, and other severe injuries.

- Obtained numerous large injury settlements and awards, including one of the largest food poisoning cases to date.

- Regularly serve as Chairperson of pre-litigation screening panels for the Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing to review medical malpractice claims for merit.

- 18 years experience.

- Adjunct Professor teaching "Torts: Personal Injury Litigation" to paralegal students at Salt Lake Community College.

- Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor Degree, University of Utah. William H. Leary Scholar in...

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...

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...

Attorney Benjamin C. Durham received his law degree from Brigham Young University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, and has traveled extensively in South America. In the course of his career, he has defended several high-profile prosecutions in Las Vegas, including such defendants as the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, Aryan Warriors, and Rolling 60s Crips.

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

Michelle is deeply committed to every case she undertakes, drawing on her membership in the Utah State Bar to ensure her clients receive the support they need to rebuild their lives. Helping others has always been at the core of Michelle's journey. Prior to embarking on her legal career, she excelled in managing a childcare center while also nurturing young minds as a preschool and school-aged children's teacher. Her experience as a dispute specialist fueled her decision to pursue a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. During her time in law school, Michelle not only served as...

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...

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...

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...

Bronson graduated summa cum laude from the University of California San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, minor in History. He qualified for Provost Honors for five quarters, was part of the Warren College Honors Program, and was a contributing columnist for The California Review. While attending school, Harker interned at Doyle Lowther, LLP. Harker then earned his Juris Doctor at Brigham Young University’s Reuben Clark Law School. He was Founding President of the Military and National Security Law Club, Vice President of the Native American Law Students Association, and members of the Trial Advocacy Team...

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...

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...

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....

Brian C. Stewart is an experienced litigation attorney at Parker & McConkie, focusing on personal injury law. His career is dedicated to assisting individuals and families who have been harmed in accidents. Driven by a personal commitment to those who suffer through no fault of their own, Brian draws from his own experiences with loss and recovery. He takes a deeply personal approach to his work, having experienced the impact of defective products and the challenges of injury firsthand. Brian has successfully handled a wide range of cases, including auto, trucking, and motorcycle accidents, as well as falls, dog bites,...

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...

Cory R. Wall has over 26 years experience and is a member in good standing of the State Bars of both Utah and California. Cory is an aggressive and tenacious attorney committed to his clients. He and his friendly staff work very hard to educate his clients about their legal situation and options. After deciding on a plan, he and his staff are committed to keeping his clients up to date as to the legal proceedings. This is done through email, mail, consultations and phone contact. He works hard to partner and help teach his...

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...

Wayne has been handling injury cases in Arizona for over 32 years representing injured people and their families. He is a Certified Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation. Wayne is also a member of the workers compensation panel of attorneys for the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), the PHPA and other professional sports players associations. He is available by telephone or email for a personal consultation about your case without cost or obligation. Call or email now.

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...

Damian has been an attorney with The Advocates Driggs, Bills & Day since November 2007. He primarily handles personal injury cases such as automobile accidents, dog attacks, and premises and product liability cases. He has helped his clients recover millions of dollars in compensation for their injuries.

Damian graduated from the University of Idaho Law School in 2005. Following graduation, he opened his own practice, primarily working family law cases, and was in-house counsel for ClearPlay, Inc. From there, he was a deputy prosecuting attorney for Bingham County, Idaho, pursuing civil and criminal caseloads. He left the prosecutor’s office to join...

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....

One of Madson & Madson's founding partners, Joshua's practice focuses on all aspects of personal injury law. Joshua believes that negotiation provides the most cost-effective and, often, least disruptive route to reaching settlement, but believes that litigation is often a necessary tool for reaching his clients’ goals.