Atty. Matthew "Matt" Driggs
Matthew Driggs is the founder of The Advocates, a leading personal injury law firm with offices across the western United States. Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025, he specializes in Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs.
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Matthew "Matt" Driggs is a personal injury, product liability, and insurance attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at The Advocates - Utah. Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Matthew Driggs is the founder of The Advocates, a leading personal injury law firm with offices across the western United States
- Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025, he specializes in Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- This recognition reflects the high regard in which he is held by his peers in the legal community
- Since earning his J.D. from the University of Utah in 1991, Matthew has dedicated his career to helping clients recover from injuries and hold responsible parties accountable
- He launched his solo practice in Midvale, Utah, before establishing the Salt Lake City headquarters of The Advocates
- Under his leadership, the firm has grown significantly, with branches in multiple states, and has secured over $500 million in compensation for clients
- Matthew’s approach emphasizes client-centered service, advocacy, and philanthropy
- He is a mentor to new attorneys through the Utah Bar Association and an active member of the Utah Trial Lawyers Association and Montana Bar Association
- Outside the office, Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife and five children, pursuing self-betterment, and traveling extensively
- His passion for adventure includes visiting every continent and exploring the Wonders of the World, reflecting the same commitment and drive he brings to his legal practice
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Matthew "Matt" Driggs is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Utah →
Matthew "Matt" Driggs is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Utah →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Matthew "Matt" Driggs is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Utah →
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Why local counsel matters in Utah
Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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