American Fork, UT

Shirl Don LeBaron

Shirl Don LeBaron is an attorney with over 40 years of legal experience, specializing in personal injury, adoption, and mediation. He is the founder of LeBaron Law & Mediation and a Utah Courts approved/certified mediator. His career highlights include securing multimillion-dollar settlements, facilitating over 100 adoptions, and serving as a former judge, professor, and city council member. He is dedicated to client well-being and community involvement, including pro-bono work.

Damian M. Idiart

Damian is a personal injury lawyer at Idiart Law Group. Damian started the group in 2001 and is licensed to practice in California and Oregon. Damian handles all types of personal injury cases from car accidents to dog bites, slip & falls and more throughout Oregon and California. Damian loves what he does because he gets to help people who have been through some of the worst experiences get back to as close to a normal life they can. He understands how to listen to his clients and make sure that he is giving the best possible. Damian grew up in the Bay Area (San Bruno, CA) and now lives in Southern Oregon with his family. He loves to spend time with them and loves sports. He is bilingual in English and Spanish. Damian lives by his montra, Family, Faith, Career. He truly finds his peace and happiness in helping others. Damian serves as a pro tem judge and a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Jackson County. Damian has been appointed as Jackson County Justice of Peace.

Eric Jenkins

Eric Jenkins is a workers’ compensation lawyer at The Advocates in Salt Lake City. Raised in the Wasatch Front, Eric attended Brigham Young University for his undergraduate studies and law school, where he graduated with honors as a member of the national moot court team. He is committed to helping injured employees recover the compensation they deserve for their workplace accident. Prior to joining The Advocates, Eric was a defense litigator and represented national corporations and insurance companies in business disputes, contract issues, personal injury, and workers compensation. Now, he uses the experience he gained defending large insurance companies to protect Utah workers. He has been recognized by his peers for his efforts in Super Lawyers Magazine and named one of Utah’s Legal Elite by Utah Business Magazine. When not representing injured workers, Eric enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, snowboarding, smoking meat in the backyard, and playing Mario Kart.

Michael Driggs

Michael Driggs is a trial lawyer in The Advocates’ Utah office and manages The Advocates’ California office. With a focus on helping those who have been seriously injured through the negligence of others, Michael has gained significant courtroom experience, having tried multiple jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations, as well as a case before the Utah Supreme Court. He argues cases at both the state and federal levels and has assisted in cases pro hac vice. Licensed in Utah, California, and Montana, Michael brings dedication and a client-first approach to every case he handles. An active member of the legal community, Michael belongs to the Utah Association for Justice (UAJ) and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA). Known for his attention to detail and tireless advocacy, he strives to ensure that every client feels supported throughout the legal process. Beyond work, Michael cherishes any opportunity to spend time with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys getting outside, especially when it means playing golf.

Brian Bankhead

Brian joined The Advocates to fight for families affected by catastrophic injury and loss and to hold corporations and insurance companies accountable. Brian began his legal career representing individuals with disabilities facing discrimination. He witnessed the power imbalance between corporations and individuals, fueling his belief in justice for all, regardless of background or wealth. Driven by a relentless pursuit of justice, he strives to bring closure to families, advocating for safety and dignity in our communities. He believes everyone has the right to “believe in better” and deserve fairness. Brian claims Ogden, Utah, as his hometown and will fervidly defend its virtues. He has a background in art and design, where he was well respected for his meticulous attention to detail and uncompromising integrity. Brian earned his Juris Doctor degree at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. At the College of Law, Brian participated in several student organizations, including as Vice President of three organizations: the American Constitution Society, the Health Law Club, and the Student Well-Being Organization. Brian also won academic awards, including the CALI award for Adoption Law. When not working, Brian spends as much time as possible with his wife and three little girls. He is also a devoted follower of the Utah Jazz and Detroit Lions.

Steven Day

Steve first joined The Advocates in 1999 and has focused solely on handling personal injury cases for more than 25 years. He has been successful in resolving thousands of cases and has recovered over 100 million dollars for his clients. He takes pride in offering aggressive representation for people who have been hurt. Steve makes it a priority to build relationships with the personal injury victims that he represents. He wants each of his clients to feel comfortable with him and his representation. He believes The Advocates firm shares these values and he is proud to be the most experienced member of the team. After earning his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Brigham Young University, Steven was accepted to the Gonzaga Law School, where he was an editor of the Gonzaga Law Review. He graduated in 1996 with his Juris Doctorate. Following his graduation from law school, Steve chose to focus his practice on personal injury cases occurring in Utah. These include wrongful death cases, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, boat crashes, and slip-and-fall accidents, dog bite claims, and dangerous drug and medical device cases. Steve is a very active member of his community. Steve greatest passions include education and helping disadvantaged children. As such, Steve helped the Provo School District develop and then implement a program to help struggling elementary and high school students and their parents. Through this program, Steve volunteered as a judge with the Truancy Court for a total of four years. During his free time, he is actively involved in his own kids’ school and sports activities. Steve also has volunteered for several years as a Boy Scout adviser. Steve enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, boating, hunting, and especially riding four-wheelers and side-by-sides.

Joshua R. Dunyon

As an attorney, Josh Dunyon is a member of the Utah, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Idaho State Bars and has extensive experience representing injured clients. Josh takes pride in representing the one-the one who has suffered life altering injuries and the one who is now disadvantaged in a system built around big insurance. In his legal career, Josh has successfully tried numerous cases and has effectively briefed and argued multiple cases at the appellate court level. Throughout his career, Josh has compensated his clients millions of dollars in damages. Josh is a family man. He and his wife have four children. Some of Josh’s favorite pastimes include exercising, snowmobiling, golfing, and serving in his church. Josh is passionate about education and currently serves as a Member of the Board on the Davis County Education Foundation. Josh is fluent in Spanish and takes pride in providing legal services to the Hispanic community.