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# Matthew O'Connor
**Matthew O'Connor**
*Associate*
### Bio
Matt O’Connor joined Cutt, Kendell & Olson as a law clerk in 2019 and stayed on as an associate attorney after graduating from law school. He practices almost exclusively in plaintiff personal injury cases, including product liability, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, and general negligence.
Matt attended the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law and graduated with High Honors in 2021. At the University of Utah Matt was on the Utah Law Review, he received the CALI Award for the highest grade in Health Law, Advanced Legal Research and Toxic Torts, and the Stephen Pierre Traynor Legal Writing Award.
Matt is licensed to practice law in Utah and is a member of the Utah Association for Justice.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys running, skiing, and rock climbing in the Wasatch Mountains.
### Area(s) of Expertise
* Personal Injury
### Bar Admission
* Utah State Bar, 2021
### Education
* University of New Hampshire, B.S., 2009
* University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, J.D., 2021.
### Awards
* SuperLawyers, Rising Stars 2023-2024
* Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch 2024-2025
### Professional Membership
* Utah State Bar
* Utah Association for Justice
### Professional Speaking Events
* “The Rules of Evidence”, Utah Paralegal Division Annual Convention, June 20, 2021
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#### **Our Clients Come First**
Margie Coles was wonderful and hardworking. This firm's performance on my behalf was definitely 5 stars, from the receptionist to the name partner who represented me.
**- Paul S.**
#### Verdicts & Settlements
##### OVER $700 MILLION WON FOR OUR CLIENTS
* **$16,400,000**
  *Truck Accident Verdict*
  Jury verdict awarded for an 11-year-old boy whose family was killed in a car accident with an out-of-control semitrailer.
* **$14,500,000**
  *Medical Malpractice Verdict*
  Jury verdict for a premature baby that suffered an anemic shock episode, which resulted in a serious and permanent brain injury.
* **$13,500,000**
  *Spinal Cord Injury Settlement*
  Young woman paralyzed in a rollover accident.
* **$12,500,000**
  *Product Liability Settlement*
  Woman suffered a brain injury in an accident that happened after a tire failed and the vehicle rolled off the freeway.
* **$4,250,000**
  *Workplace Accident Settlement*
  Settlement for premature delivery of a baby boy in result of an accident involving his mother at the warehouse where she worked.
* **$3,000,000**
  *Legal Malpractice Settlement*
  Settlement on behalf of four adult males who were the victims of legal malpractice committed by a large Salt Lake City law firm.
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# Our Areas of Focus
## Proven Advocacy from Cutt, Kendell & Olson
Millions of people across the United States are seriously injured every single year because of someone else’s recklessness or negligent actions. If you or someone you love suffered a serious injury through no fault of their own, you may be able to take your case to court to fight for the compensation you need to cover medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, emotional distress, and more. Your first step in this process should be to find and contact a personal injury law firm.
Our Salt Lake City personal injury attorneys have experience handling all types of cases arising from  and , as well as  and the use of . We take all injury cases on a contingency basis—so you take no financial risk when we represent you.
### Representation Backed By Decades of Experience
At Cutt, Kendell & Olson, we have spent decades working with injured victims in their time of need. We are committed to providing our clients with the experienced and passionate legal representation they require to fight for and secure the maximum compensation possible. Learn more about what our firm can do to help you by contacting us today.
**We're ready to help you explore your legal options at this critical time. Call** **(801) 901-3470** **today to request a free case evaluation.**
### Let Our Firm Fight For You
### Millions Recovered For The Seriously Injured
### **David A. Cutt**
"It's extremely important to take care of the people in society that can't help themselves. I give a voice to people that can't be their own voice."
  **David A. Cutt**
  October 10, 2023
#### Hear From Our Happy Clients
**At Cutt, Kendell & Olson, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our
clients have to say about working with us.**
* > **"Great people, great firm."**
  >
  > Margie Coles was wonderful and hardworking. This firm's performance on my behalf was definitely 5 stars, from the receptionist to the name partner who represented me.
  > **- Paul S.**
* > **"I was seriously injured in a car accident, and from the time he came on my case Christopher Higley was an excellent lawyer."**
  > 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.**
* > **"I highly recommend the firm. It is conformed by a team of highly ethical and professional attorneys who resolved my case favorably in a fair and efficient way; with a special mention to Lena Daggs and Eric Olson"**
  > I highly recommend the firm. It is conformed by a team of highly ethical and professional attorneys who resolved my case favorably in a fair and efficient way; with a special mention to Lena Daggs and Eric Olson.
  > **- Victor Lopez**
* > **"We highly recommend this firm!"**
  > Mr. Morris handled our case with extreme professionalism and was very quick to get us updates.
  > **- Clint Wright**
* > **"Jackie was a lifesaver for me and my daughters after our car accident."**
  > She was non-intimidating, explained all of the legal information well and answered all of our questions. She was professional, knowledgeable, patient and pleasant to work with.
  > **- Jill**
* > **"David was excellent to work with."**
  > He took over the legal process for our family, so we could focus on helping our injured child to heal. We will never be able to express our gratitude for how he helped us through a very difficult and overwhelming process with positive results.
  > **- Former Client**
* > **"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."**
  > 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 was very professional in every way."**
  > He always had great advice for our family and we put our trust into him and he got everything we deserved for our case. Our family will definitely refer Jordan and his firm.
  > **- Angie**
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* **Hundreds of Attorneys and Judges Have Referred Cases to Us**
* **No Fees Unless We Win Your Case**
* **Reputation for Getting Results**
* **Focused on Your Case so You Can Focus on Recovery**
* **We Advocate Aggressively on Our Client's Behalf**
* **Over $700 Million Won for Our Clients**