Business Details
Trusted Legal Advocacy in Utah
With over 25 years of experience in trial and appellate courts, our practice focuses on representing injury victims and families affected by wrongful death. We prioritize personalized service, ensuring clear communication and strategic legal support tailored to each client's needs. Our expertise includes handling complex cases, providing co-counsel assistance, and delivering appellate advocacy with a proven track record of landmark decisions. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of legal excellence while offering dedicated representation to both individuals and fellow attorneys. 
Services
Wrongful Death Claims
Catastrophic Injury Cases
Appellate Counsel Services
Trucking Accident Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Product Liability
Trial Representation
Amicus Briefs
Local Counsel Services
Co-Counsel Partnerships
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of trial experience in complex legal cases.
- Our appellate expertise includes multiple landmark court decisions.
- We maintain a client-centered approach with personalized strategies.
- We provide co-counsel assistance to in-state and out-of-state attorneys.
- We have authored 15+ Utah law articles and served on legal committees.
Services
Wrongful Death Claims
We represent families seeking justice for loved ones lost due to negligence. Our expertise ensures thorough case preparation and compassionate advocacy throughout Utah courts. Clients receive dedicated support from initial consultation through trial or settlement negotiations.
Catastrophic Injury Cases
Handling life-altering injury claims requires specialized legal knowledge. We focus on maximizing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain through strategic trial preparation and settlement negotiations across Utah's legal system.
Appellate Counsel Services
Our appellate practice covers Utah state and federal courts. We prepare persuasive briefs and oral arguments for complex cases, leveraging deep understanding of procedural law to challenge or defend trial court decisions effectively.
Trucking Accident Litigation
We investigate and litigate truck collision claims involving federal regulations and multiple liable parties. Our approach combines technical knowledge of transportation laws with aggressive representation to secure fair compensation for serious injuries sustained in commercial vehicle accidents.
Medical Malpractice
We hold healthcare providers accountable for preventable errors through comprehensive case analysis and expert testimony. Our practice addresses misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injuries with specialized knowledge of Utah's medical liability framework.
People
Law Offices Of Peter W. Summerill
Attorney
With 25+ years of trial and appellate experience, Law Offices Of Peter W. Summerill specializes in complex litigation across Utah. He focuses on personalized representation while maintaining active involvement in legal education through writing and committee service.
Questions
What practice areas do you specialize in?
We focus on wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, trucking accidents, product liability, and appellate litigation throughout Utah.
How does your trial experience benefit clients?
With 25+ years handling over 25 jury trials and multiple appellate victories, we provide proven courtroom advocacy for complex cases requiring litigation.
Do you collaborate with other attorneys?
Yes, we frequently serve as Utah co-counsel for in-state and national law firms handling complex litigation or appellate matters requiring local expertise.
What distinguishes your legal approach?
Our practice combines personalized client service with technical mastery of Utah law, developed through authoring 15+ legal articles and serving on state judicial committees.
How are legal fees structured?
We handle cases on contingency basis for injury claims, with traditional billing for appellate work and co-counsel arrangements tailored to case requirements.
