Garrett S. Handy

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Garrett S. Handy

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Car accident Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products, Wrongful Death

2150 South 1300 East, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT

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About Garrett

Biography

If you have been injured in an accident, we can help. Call Handy & Handy today to discuss your case.

You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Call today.

We can help if you have suffered life-changing injuries because of a defective product.

At Handy & Handy we have experience with all types of personal injury cases. Free consultation.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 75%

21 years

75%
Personal Injury 15%

21 years

15%
Defective and Dangerous Products 5%

21 years

5%
Wrongful Death 5%

21 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 20 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Handy & Handy

2150 South 1300 East, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106

handylawutah.com/

Online Presence

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Garrett S. Handy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by KENNEY | May 15, 2012 | Trucking Accident

Semi accident

On December 1, 2010 my wife and I were hit head on by a Semi. After dealing with the company that was at fault, my wife and I decided to move forward and hire an attorney. We found Garrett S. Handy to represent us. He was very proactive in on keeping us informed on what was going on and what the c...ompany was doing and saying. Not only did Garrett help us out but his staff did as well, they did an outstanding job, I could not have asked for a better person to represent us. I trusted him so much that I have hired him to complete an adoption for me and my Step Daughter. I would recommend him to anyone in search of looking for an Attorney, you will be very pleased with his service and his staff. Thanks for all your hard work and your dedication Garrett.

Posted by Gary | May 06, 2012 | Personal Injury

Excellent service and extremely good

My wife and daughter were injured by a driver who ran into their vehicle while travelling at freeway speeds on I-15. The other driver was cited and the responsibility for the accident was assigned to him. Even though this was the case, we tried for more than two years to get the insurance company t...o work with us to get treatment and damages paid for. The whole process was just so cumbersome and difficult until we finally decided to hire Garrett. From the day we hired him it was so much better and easier. We really didn't have to worry about anything after that. He was dealing with all of the things in the process that were just too hard for us to make work. He got things taken care of and was consistently working with us to make sure whe was taking things the direction that we wanted them to go. We felt in control of the process and that he was all about making sure that we were happy. In the end he made it all work out to our benefit in a way that we could have never come close to making happen on our own. This process is impossible without a good attorney to back you up. Garrett is great and we would hire him another 100 times if we were to need him. Hopefully, we won't ever need him again but it is sure nice to know that he is there if we do need him.

Posted by Sally | June 30, 2011 | Personal Injury

I totally recommend Garrett Handy!

I worked with Garrett for over two years while settling my case. I wanted to take that much time because I wanted to make sure I was healed, as best I could be, before closing the case. Garrett was patient and willing to wait. He took care of things quickly when I was ready. He answered my 5,000 ques...tions. He always told me what he needed from me so I could keep all the medical bills, etc he would need. He never skipped on information but was honest and straight forward - and would explain things until I understood them. I felt like Garrett was more than a lawyer to me. He fought hard for me to get the maximums I deserved and truly took the time to understand my injuries and how they affected my life.

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Garrett S. Handy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Jemming

Litigation lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garrett is a leader in the legal community. He is collegial but also zealously advocates for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse his work."

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Patricia Latulippe

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Garrett for years and have referred family and friends to him with complete confidence that he will do a fantastic job. He is well versed in the law and truly cares about getting the best recovery for his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Garrett. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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James Lee

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Garrett is an exceptional lawyer with a lot of experience. I go to Garrett whenever I come across a difficult personal injury question. He is also very honest and professional. I highly recommend him."

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Michael McKell

Car accident lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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T. Burridge

Car accident lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Garrett has handled thousands of car accidents, knows all the insurance company adjusters and attorneys and experts in Utah. He is one of the most experienced attorneys using cutting edge tactics to get matters resolved. I highly recommend him."

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Michael Steck

Car accident lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with Garret on several occasions and have always enjoyed his sound legal analysis and approachable nature. Thanks Garret for your help!"

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Alan Mortensen

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Garrett on an automobile case. He knows how to work a case up and leverage the insurance companies well."

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Nathan Alder

Litigation lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Garrett comes from a long line of great Utah lawyers, and I recommend him. He's doing a great job for his clients. He's hard working, personable, well-trained and tenacious. You'll enjoy working with him."

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Divorce and separation lawyer

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Alan Mortensen

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Steck

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Legal Elite - Personal Injury, Utah Business Magazine

2015

Utah Legal Elite - Personal Injury, Utah Business Magazine

2014

Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2013

Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2012

Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

Work Experience

2005 - 2011

Attorney, Siegfried & Jensen

2003 - 2003

Intern, Utah Court of Appeals

Associations

2011 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Utah Association for Justice

2005 - Present

Utah State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI Driver Causes Accident

Settlement for Policy Limits

Rear-End Accident Leaves Driver with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Policy Limits Settlement Before Trail

Wrongful Death Case - Auto/Pedestrian

Settlement for Max Policy Limits

Low Impact Rear-End Accident Results in Back Surgery

$185,000 Settlement

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Education

2005

Wake Forest University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2002

University of Utah

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

OPC Ethics School: What They Didn't Teach You in Law School

Law Practice Management

Languages

Portuguese

English

Activity

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