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Personal injury Attorney | Dec 29
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I have known Skip professionally for a number of years as opposing counsel on several cases. He is a respected member of the bar and is held in high esteem by his colleagues. I believe him to be a competent, knowledgeable and professional attorney who maintains the highest ethical standards and works tirelessly for his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a potential client to him."
Insurance Attorney | Mar 08
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I have known skip, had cases where he was my opposing counsel and have referred skip cases over the years. He is a top rate attorney with exceptional legal knowledge and trial skills. I would recommend him to anyone."
Personal injury Attorney | Feb 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Skip and his firm on several wrongful death and personal injury matters. I highly respect his work ethic and expertise."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Skip is a terrific lawyer. He has many years of experience handling personal injury litigation and the respect of opposing counsel throughout the state. His prior experience as a defense lawyer for insurance companies is a bonus to any prospective claimant whose case he handles. Skip's knowledge of insurance complex insurance coverage issues is also second to none."
Litigation Attorney | Mar 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Skip.Is a fabulous lawyer. He's tireless and unrelenting when it comes to representing his clients. He has more knowledge about insurance laws and bad faith issues in his little pinky than most lawyers have in their entire body. If you have a bad faith or other insurance issue, Skip's your guy.
The don't get any better than Skip Utsey."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I heartily recommend this lawyer to any client who seeks his services. Not only does he do a superb job for his clients, but cares about the outcome."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Skip is one of the smartest attorney's I know. I enjoy working with him in matters and know that I can get solid advice from him. He is a zealous advocate for his clients."