Garrett S. Handy
Law Office of Garrett S. Handy
515 South 700 East
Suite 3-R
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Map
Phone: (801) 264-6677 | Fax: (801) 606-7787
http://www.ghandylaw.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/garrett-handy/5/770/599
Aggressive Utah Personal Injury Lawyer
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
I represent people who have been seriously injured in an accident.
Sub-Topics
Accidents & Personal Injury
- Construction Site Injuries
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
Car Accident
- Auto Accident
- Whiplash
Dangerous Property
Intentional Injuries
- Assault & Battery
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Police Misconduct
- Sexual Assault
Mass Accidents
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Product Liability
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
Serious/Catastrophic Injuries
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Toxic Tort
- Chemicals & Cosmetics
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Hazardous Waste
- Medical Products & Devices
- Pesticides
- Toxic Mold
Truck Accident
Wrongful Death
Bar Admissions
UT, Oct 2005
Bar Number: 10725
Other Court Admissions
Supreme Court of Utah, United States District Court for the District of Utah
Association Memberships
Utah Association for Justice
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars on the topics of personal injury. I always exceed the required number of continuing education hours.
Example Cases
Information coming soon.
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law
J.D.
Winston-Salem
NC
2005
University of Utah
B.A.
Salt Lake City
UT
2002
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Utah
Firm Focus and History
Personal Injury
Established in March 2005.
Previous Employment Summary
Attorney for six years at large personal injury law firm. Handled more than a thousand cases and achieved settlements in the millions of dollars for my clients.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It is critical that clients educate themselves about legal issues. When I represent a client, we form a partnership and I want the client informed and educated every step of the way.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am happy to review documents prepared by clients.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am happy to point clients in the right direction if they have a simple case, but I recommend that they hire an attorney.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to become a lawyer because I thought I would have an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of my clients and community. I also like solving complex problems.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Having worked at a large personal injury law firm in the State of Utah, I was exposed to many different cases in a relatively short period of time. I gained the experience necessary to effectively advocate for my clients.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
As a personal injury lawyer, I get the opportunity to stand up for people that need help the most. I get satisfaction out of helping regular people.
What do you like best about your career?
I like to day-to-day interaction with my clients. I have been able to help many people and their courage and resilience in overcoming their injuries has been inspiring to me.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner. I have a wonderful paralegal named Judie Joseph. She has many years of experience as a paralegal handing personal injury cases and also has experience working as an insurance adjuster at several different insurance companies. My clients enjoy their interaction with Judie.
What are your strengths and style?
I am compassionate and listen attentively. I fight hard for my clients and do my best to make sure they are satisfied.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy skiing, fly fishing, mountain biking, and spending time with my family.
Office Manager/Assistant
Alison Chapman, paralegal
Fax
(801) 606-7787
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
I speak Portuguese.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
No. I charge a contingency fee.
Hourly Rates
All work is performed on a contingency fee basis.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, generally for 60 minutes, but I will spend as long as it takes to get the information I need.
Typical Retainer
No typical retainer.
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