Kigan I. Martineau

Kigan I. Martineau

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 11 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Saint George, UT
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Litigation

301 N. 200 E, Saint George, UT

About Kigan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 60%

Car Accidents, Product Liability, Trucking Accidents, Dog Bites, and Wrongful Death.

12 years | 400 cases

60%
Estate Planning 20%

Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorneys, and Medical Planning.

12 years | 150 cases

20%
Litigation 20%

Jury Trials, Arbitrations, and Mediations.

12 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 11 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2014

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Location

BAM Injury Law, PLLC

301 N. 200 E, Saint George, UT, 84770

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Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Someone who actually cares

You always hear horror stories about certain lawyers and the inaccurate and/or bloated legal council they spew just to get a steeper paycheck from your fingers. Not so with Kigan. Very personable. He just cares and you can see it and feel it when he interacts with you. Not to mention, he knows what h...e's doing. My family estate is safe because of him. My family is secure because of him.

Posted by Harrison | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Genuinely cares. Very talented at teaching and simplifying concepts for me to grasp

Im a Chiropractic physician and trust him enough to refer my patients to him. There's even times he knows the patient wont become a client of his but He is a friendly and considerate person who takes time to educate and answer their questions just the same. Always quick to respond and address my qu...estions etc. He delivers, every time, 100%.

Posted by Phil Matthews | May 13, 2015 | Trusts

Thoroughly Impressed!

Kigan helped many of my clients to set up multiple living trusts. Kigan combines legal expertise with a charming friendliness. I have had numerous compliments on his abilities and know-how. All of my clients love Kigan. By setting up a trust, Kigan saved one of my clients $35,000 in capital gains t...ax. Another client told me that they were delighted with Kigan's services and so glad that they found him. They loved having a "secret weapon." As they put it. Kigan has repeatedly impressed all of my clients that he helped. I am particularly stingy with my clients, to ensure they are well taken care of, and Kigan exceeded all of my expectations, made my clients feel comfortable and happy to do business, and went beyond the typical legal service - for example, he sent out Christmas cards to the clients he helped, wishing them happy holidays and again thanking them for their business. To me, that's an attorney and a friend.

Kigan Martineau

Replied last May 13, 2015

Thanks so much Phil! It was a pleasure working with you, serving the good people of Utah. :)

Posted by Skyler | April 09, 2015

Struck gold with this guy!

Kigan Martineau has been a long time trusted friend and professional associate. One of the most difficult things when seeking legal counsel is finding someone trustworthy who will be completely dedicated to your case. My problems became his problems. It won't take long after meeting him for you to un...derstand you've found someone both competent and passionate about his job. He's extremely thorough and goes in like a bull dog. The devil is in the details and Kigan unearthed all the little gems that were critical to my case. I've been impressed with his even tempered and highly intellectual approach. He is very attentive to concerns, fears, and anxieties. He won't just hear you. He will listen. He's also got a knack for breaking down and explaining complex matters in an easy to digest and sensible manner. Life threw me lemons and Kigan threw them back! Trust me when I say he is someone you want on your team! I recommend him unconditionally.

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Kigan I. Martineau's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dallas Norton

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great client and peer reviews."

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Daniel Benzion

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kigan is a great attorney that works hard for his clients. I strongly endorse this attorney."

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Kurt London

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Kigan is a great attorney. He is fast and efficient. When a he receives a request for assistance, he goes above and beyond to assist that individual. He listens to their concerns, and provides solid guidance and legal advice. He is a self starter and very driven. He has all of the attributes that a person needs in an attorney. People shouldn't hesitate to contact him. I could not recommend him enough."

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Aaron Wilde

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kigan is very knowledgeable in personal injury law. He works hard for his clients and is willing to litigate if the insurance companies are unreasonable. Kigan receives very good results for his clients. I would trust my family and friends with Kigan as their attorney."

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Nancy Mismash

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kigan works hard to get the best possible outcome for all his clients. He is great to work with and always puts in 110%"

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Riley Waddoups

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kigan works hard and makes sure he as all the facts he needs for his clients, so their case can move as smoothly as possible."

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Geri Kelley

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kigan is a motivated attorney with all the right skills and experience to represent his clients as they would expect."

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Nathan Morris

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Waddoups

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Debry

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nathaniel Shafer

Personal injury lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Martineau cares about his clients. He takes the time to help them through a difficult process."

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Christopher Salcido

Estate planning lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have followed his information online and his comments here. Kigan provides sounds advice and I endorse this lawyer."

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Lynn Heward

Personal injury lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He is dedicated and perceptive. He is eager to learn about a client's case. He uses what he learns to take appropriate action."

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Bryce Kartchner

Personal injury lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Kigan is a competent and knowledgeable attorney who is a proactive advocate for his clients. He is a great asset to Robert J. Debry and Associates."

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Ricky Nelson

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Martineau has a good understanding of estate planning and is willing to take extra time to explain the issues involved with estate planning."

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Jacob Bedingfield

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the privilege of working with Kigan on developing a comprehensive estate plan for several individual clients. These clients have expressed appreciation for the knowledgeable service. Kigan resolved several complicated issues and made the clients feel secure in their estate matters. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Kigan more in the future."

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Steve Christensen

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for estate planning."

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Daniel Benzion

Car accident lawyer

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Aaron Wilde

Personal injury lawyer

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Nancy Mismash

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Christopher Barrus

Car accident lawyer

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Riley Waddoups

Personal injury lawyer

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Brad DeBry

Personal injury lawyer

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Zachary Lambert

Personal injury lawyer

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Peter Mifflin

Personal injury lawyer

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Geri Kelley

Personal injury lawyer

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Michelle Waddoups

Car accident lawyer

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Nathan Morris

Personal injury lawyer

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Nathaniel Shafer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Salcido

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lynn Heward

Personal injury lawyer

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Bryce Kartchner

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Ricky Nelson

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Trial Skills Award, NITA - National Institute for Trial Advocacy

2013

Best Cross Examination Team, Mock Trial

2012

Mock Trial Honor Society, American University, WCL

2012

Staff Editor - Write On Achievement, The Administrative Law Review

1998

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Owner, Benzion And Martineau Personal Injury Lawyers

2019 - Present

Attorney, McMullin Legal Group

2015 - 2019

Attorney, Robert J. DeBry & Associates

2014 - 2015

Owner, Kigan I. Martineau, J.D.

2013 - 2014

Student Attorney, American University, Washington College Of Law

2012 - 2013

Clerk, Maryland Public Defender's Office

2012 - 2014

Mock Trial Attorney, American University Washington College Of Law

Associations

2015 - Present

Utah Association for Justice

Member

2014 - Present

Utah State Bar, Litigation Section

Member

2014 - Present

Utah State Bar, Elder Law Section

Member

2015 - 2019

Robert J. DeBry & Associates

Attorney

2014 - 2015

Boy Scouts of America

Scout Leader

Sample of Legal Cases

Arbitration and appeal

busted insurance limits.

Severe rearender

C received the Policy Limits on recovery

Sticky Case

She got her medical bills paid for and the max allowed for pain and suffering under the policy limits.

Auto Collision

maximum recovery allowed by law

Extended Family Trusts

Four intricate trusts covering one big extended family.

Multi - Family Trust

Three Generations, All achieved their goals.

Estate Planning - Trust

Peace of Mind

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Education

2014

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Brigham Young University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Career Day Seminar

Attorneys in Life

2016

Career Day

What it is like being an attorney?

2015

The Benefits and Pitfalls of a Trust

The benefits and pitfalls of a Trust

2015

Estate Planning Tips

Estate Planning Tips

2014

Obeying the Scout Oath

Obeying the Scout Oath

2014

Kigan I. Martineau - Wills and Trusts

How a Trust can help you.

Publications

Languages

English

Portuguese

Spanish

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