Trial Lawyer

April 04, 2017

Not Guilty Verdict

Not Guilty Verdict: Attorney Jake Gunter Wins in Salt Lake County On April 3, 2017, attorney Jake Gunter of Howard Lewis & Petersen, PC, secured a not guilty verdict in a significant criminal case in Salt Lake County. The jury deliberated for just 30 minutes before returning their decision, highlighting the effectiveness… Continue reading

November 30, 2016

Injury Trial Lawyer | Get Fair Compensation for Your Case

Injury Trial Lawyer: Why You Should Hire a Skilled Attorney for Your Car Accident Case In November 2016, attorney Jacob S. Gunter successfully settled $160,000 in car accident cases. His expertise and willingness to go to trial helped his clients secure much higher settlements than originally offered by insurance companies. Here’s how… Continue reading

November 21, 2016

JURY TRIALS IN UTAH SMALL CLAIMS COURT

Introduction On June 1, 2016, the Utah Supreme Court’s decision in Simler v. Chilel, 2016 UT 23, granted Utah citizens the right to a jury trial in small claims cases for the first time. This change, along with adjustments to Utah Small Claims Rules 4A and 12, impacts how small personal injury… Continue reading

October 20, 2016

Cross-Examination Techniques for Trial Lawyers

Cross-Examination Techniques for Trial Lawyers: Insights from Attorney Jacob S. Gunter On October 18, 2016, personal injury attorney Jacob S. Gunter delivered an insightful presentation on cross-examination techniques at the BYU Law School's mock courtroom. This engaging 20-minute lecture focused on critical strategies for effective cross-examination, a skill every trial lawyer must… Continue reading

October 18, 2016

NO FEES UNLESS YOU RECEIVE A SETTLEMENT

What Does "No Win No Fee" Mean in a Personal Injury Case? A major concern for many people after a car accident is the cost of hiring an attorney. With No Win No Fee agreements, this worry is eliminated. At Howard Lewis & Petersen, PC, personal injury attorney Jacob S. Gunter provides… Continue reading