Goshen Personal Injury Lawyers

Jeffery Metler has personally handled thousands of accident and personal injury cases, but still treats each case with the highest level of integrity and care. He is the only Utah attorney to be certified by the Personal Injury Training Instutute and is one of the best choices you can make for an attorney who will best represent your case. Jeff Metler is a member of the Utah Trial Lawyer's Association and has been voted as one of Utah Valley Magazine's 'Top 40 under 40'. At the office of Jeffery C. Metler, we focus on getting you the compensation you deserve...

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...

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...

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...

Born: Escondido, California, January 30, 1966. Admitted to bar: 1994, Utah and U.S. District Court, District of Utah. Education: Brigham Young University (B.A., in Economics, 1989; M.B.A., 1993; J.D., cum laude, 1993). Author and Editor : Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law. Co-Author: Books: How to Form a Corporation in any State, Advocate Publishers, 1990; The Complete Asset Protection Plan, Advocate Publishers, 1990. Co-Author, "Developing an Employee-Centered Electronic Monitoring System," Journal of Systems Management, August 1993. Author, "United States v. Halper: Making Double Jeopardy Available in Civil Actions," 6 Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law 551, 1992. Activities: Part Time Faculty...

Bruce Nelson
Principal Attorney

Bruce Nelson is the founder and principal attorney of The Nelson Law Firm, PLLC. Bruce focuses his practice on business & civil litigation, family law, alternative dispute resolution, business and corporate matters, personal injury and many others.

Bruce works closely with clients to achieve their desired legal solutions. Such results are frequently obtained through negotiation as opposed to litigation although each matter has its own unique characteristics.

Before founding Nelson Law in 2004, Bruce utilized his extensive business and corporate experience in new product and new business development, training, along with conducting needful discovery for mergers and...

With nearly 30 years as a legal professional, Vernon Jolley is an accomplished trial attorney who is admitted to practice in Utah and California and before various federal district courts, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court in Washington D.C. Vernon has helped thousands of clients in many areas of the law, including civil/business litigation, contract law, personal injury and family law. He is deeply committed to the cause of Fathers Rights and to helping fathers in all areas of the law. In addition to logging more hours in the courtroom...

Brett Anderson is a founding partner of the Utah law firm of Anderson & Rogers where he has represented clients throughout the State of Utah for well over a decade. Mr. Anderson was raised in Utah County and graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in business and then from law school in Oregon. As an attorney he has successfully represented clients in countless personal injury, criminal, divorce, business, insurance and real estate matters. Many injured persons, insurance companies, businesses, doctors and even other attorneys have sought Mr. Anderson and trusted him with their legal...

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...

Laura H. Cabanilla attended college at Brigham Young University in 1980, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in English in 1986. During college she joined the U.S. Army Reserve in order to fund her schooling and because of her desire to serve her country. She was the only female cadet enrolled at that time. She is a 1994 graduate of Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School. She previously worked as a prosecutor with the Utah County Attorney’s Office where she prosecuted many high profile criminal cases. In 2000, Laura Cabanilla joined the law firm...

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

Attorney Rhome David Zabriskie graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Brigham Youn University. After obtaining his Bachelor's Degree, Rhome continued his education and earned his Juris Doctorate from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. Since becoming a member of the Utah Bar Association in 2001, Rhome has handled hundereds of injury cases and thousands of criminal cases. He has appeared on many local and national television news programs as a legal guest. Rhome has successfully litigated many complex cases and has earned an outstanding reputation in Utah's legal community.

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...

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...

Dennis has defended thousands of clients in all criminal matters, such as Assault & Battery, Drug Crimes, DUI, Sex Crimes, Theft Crimes, Violent Crimes and White Collar Crimes. He is known as one of the up and coming top rated felony lawyers in Utah. Compassionate with his clients and aggressive in the courtroom, Dennis is a must have when it comes to choosing a lawyer when it really matters.

Tyler Webb is a Social Security Disability attorney with The Advocates. Tyler is committed to assisting people who are disabled and unable to work successfully navigate the social security disability benefits system. Tyler takes pride in using his skills and experience as an attorney to represent his disabled clients recover the benefits owed to them according to federal law.

Tyler earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science from Weber State University. He then went on to earn his law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. In addition to earning his Juris...

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...

Parker has extensive litigation experience and helps manage the litigation team at The Advocates. Raised in the Wasatch Front, Parker attended and graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. Parker then graduated from the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law where he was a Board Member and the Executive Text Editor of the Utah Law Review.

Prior to joining The Advocates, Parker was a litigator at a preeminent national law firm for the better part of a decade, where he represented Fortune 500 companies and other clients involving business and employment disputes, breach of contract issues, fraud and related...

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...

Shane helps seriously injured people put their lives back together. Shane grew up in Millcreek, Utah. He attended the University of Utah, graduating as a Lowell L. Bennion Service Learning Scholar with a degree in Political Science (English minor). He attended Cornell Law School in New York, where he served on the Cornell Law Review. Shane also worked as an extern for Chief Judge Frederick Scullin, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. After law school, Shane worked as a corporate defense attorney at the prestigious corporate law firm Snell & Wilmer....

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...

Grew up a musician in Las Vegas. Went back to school and obtained accounting degree at UNLV. Then was accepted to law school at BYU. Graduated and passed Utah State Bar in 1978 and have practiced law throughout the state of Utah ever since. Sang with Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Taught college at Washington Institute of Graduates Studies. Written two articles for Utah State Bar Journal and published two books. Have five children, two grandchildren. Passionate about justice and the law.

Mark has been a member of The Advocates since July 2013. He has settled thousands of personal injury cases. Mark started his educational background by attaining his undergraduate degree with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations, and a minor in Economics, in 2007. He then was accepted to Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, and graduated with his Juris Doctorate degree in 2012.

While Mark was studying law, he worked as a law clerk for the Public Defenders Office of San Diego. Following graduation, he started his legal career at Seal & Kennedy P.C. as an...

Ernest Istook's legal work centers around litigation to remedy the wrongs which people encounter. This includes personal injury, medical malpractice, defective products, wrongful taking of property, business disagreements, real estate disputes, will contests, financial frauds, and untangling other challenging situations.

Ernest has been practicing law since 1977, but took a time out to serve 14 years as U.S. Congressman for Oklahoma’s 5th District, part of 25 years he served in federal, state and local office. He is licensed to practice law in Utah, Oklahoma, the United States Supreme Court and other federal courts.

Ernest moved to Utah in 2015 and began teaching...

I am the owner of founder of The Gooch Firm, P.C. As an accident and injury attorney I have enjoyed a solid legal career that spans over a decade. My professional legal staff and I work hard to get a fair legal outcome for our clients.

Attorney Dean N. Zabriskie graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in psychology from the University of Southern California (USC). After obtaining his Bachelor's Degree, Dean continued his education and earned his Juris Doctorate from the Gould School of Law at the USC. Dean practiced law in Southern California for several years where he gained experience both in prosecuting criminal cases and in complex civil litigation. After gaining years of litigation experience working for the county, Dean went into private practice in the Los Angeles area where he gained a national reputation as a litigation attorney. Dean has...

One of the best attorneys in Utah. He handles Divorce, Paternity, Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Protective Orders, Stalking Injunctions, DUI, Assault, Possession, and all other Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Cases. Spencer has been able to secure favorable outcomes for his clients given his experience. Spencer fills in as a Pro Temp Judge as well as his normal legal practice, which brings a different perspective to the cases he handles. He brings a lot of experience to the table when dealing with alimony, child support, custody and property division. He is aggressive in criminal defense and knows most of the prosecutors...

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...

Ashley is passionate about fighting for her client’s rights. She has helped many victims who have had their rights violated. Ashley continually strives to empathize with her clients and help them feel at peace with the entire legal process. She understands that for many clients, this is a traumatic time of their lives. Ashley exhibits excellence in everything she does.

Before working as an attorney, Ashley attended Utah Valley University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance. She also received the Woodbury School of Business Achievement Award. Following her undergraduate education, she graduated from the...