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Christopher P. Higley

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Chris Higley joined Cutt, Kendell & Olson as a law clerk in 2013 and stayed on as an associate attorney after graduating law school. He became a partner in 2020. He practices almost exclusively in plaintiff personal injury cases, including product liability, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, and general negligence. Chris has experience at all phases of litigation, from the pre-litigation demand phase through trial. Amongst other trials and arbitrations, Chris was second chair on a construction case that resulted in a jury verdict of over $2 million and was the first chair on an arbitration that resulted in a six-figure verdict.

Since joining Cutt, Kendell & Olson, Chris has worked on numerous cases that have resolved for six, seven, and eight figures. Chris primarily litigates cases in Utah. However, he has litigated in several other states, primarily California, Minnesota, and Montana. Chris has drafted significant portions of briefs submitted to the appellate courts of Utah and Minnesota.

Chris served on the Young Lawyer’s Division executive board as a liaison for And Justice for All, a local nonprofit. Chris has also taught at various litigation-related CLEs sponsored by the Young Lawyer’s Division.

When Chris is not at work or volunteering, he enjoys spending time with his family and watching football.

Awards

  • Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2020 - 2021

Contact Chris to learn how he may be able to help you. Call Cutt, Kendell & Olson at (801) 901-3470 to schedule a free consultation.

Our Clients Come First

  • I hope I don't need to use CKO and Christopher Higley again, but I have already recommended them/him to a close friend and would recommend again to others.

    - M.
  • Nate and Chris have been absolutely amazing to work with. I couldn't have asked for a better pair of attorneys to work on my case.

    - Kevin Bell
Jordan P. Kendell

Our Featured Case Results 

  • Truck Accident Verdict $16,400,000

    Jury verdict awarded for an 11-year-old boy whose family was killed in a car accident with an out-of-control semitrailer.

  • Medical Malpractice Verdict $14,500,000

    Jury verdict for a premature baby that suffered an anemic shock episode, which resulted in a serious and permanent brain injury.

  • Spinal Cord Injury Settlement $13,500,000

    Young woman paralyzed in a rollover accident.

  • Product Liability Settlement $12,500,000

    Woman suffered a brain injury in an accident that happened after a tire failed and the vehicle rolled off the freeway.

  • Workplace Accident Settlement $4,250,000

    Settlement for premature delivery of a baby boy in result of an accident involving his mother at the warehouse where she worked.

  • Legal Malpractice Settlement $3,000,000

    Settlement on behalf of four adult males who were the victims of legal malpractice committed by a large Salt Lake City law firm.

  • Product Liability Resulting in Severe 3rd Degree Burns $2,690,000

    Claim involving a camping product manufactured by an international company.

  • Negligent Operation of Waste Disposal Vehicle $2,500,000

    Client suffered permanent injuries to left arm that limited function.

  • Semi-Truck Negligence $2,500,000

    Rear-end collision when the operator of a semi-truck failed to stop on I-15.

  • Construction Accident Settlement $2,400,000

    Settlement reached on behalf of a 46-year-old construction worker who was injured when a scissors-lift tipped over and struck him on the back, shoulder, and head.

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