Steve Linton has been with the Advocates for eight years.  In that time, Steve has assisted clients in recovering more than $20 million as compensation for injuries caused by the fault of other parties.  Steve is a Partner with the firm and has experience with hundreds of cases from car and semi accidents, auto-pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death and mass tort litigation.

Steve has been recognized by his peers as one of the legal elite in Utah Business Magazine and as a Rising Star by the Mountain States Super Lawyers.

Steve, loves spending time with his wife, Heidi and his two children, Will and Lizzy. Steve enjoys the outdoors, open-water swimming, golfing, traveling and finding new restaurants.

Education:

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law – J.D. 2001

Journal of Law & Family Studies – Note & Comment Editor 1999-2001

Civil Procedure - Teaching Assistant

West High School- Student Teacher for a “Street Law” Course, 11-12 grade

Brigham Young University – B.A. History (minor, International Relations) 1997

Professional Experience

Partner - Driggs, Bills and Day (2004-present)

Law Clerk, Attorney - Morgan Minnock & Rice (1999-2004)

Admitted to Practice

Utah, all courts

United States District Court for the District of Utah

United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Professional Affiliations

Utah State Bar Association

Utah Association for Justice

American Association for Justice