Practice Areas
Gibb Law Firm handles three kinds of cases: family law, personal injury, and civil litigation. If you already know what you need, jump to it below. If you're not sure where your situation fits, start with the table under the short answer.
Kaysville, Clearfield (by appointment), or virtual · (801) 725-6035
Attorney Dustin Gibb represents Utah clients in divorce, custody, support, mediation, and protective orders; in car accident, slip and fall, dog bite, and medical malpractice claims; and in civil disputes, including property disputes.
Not sure where your situation fits?
| If this sounds like you | Start here |
|---|---|
| “My spouse and I are separating, and I don’t know what happens next.” | Divorce |
| “The other parent wants to move away with our kids.” | Child Custody |
| “I stayed home for years. How will I support myself after the divorce?” | Alimony & Support |
| “We’ve been ordered to mediation, and I want to be prepared.” | Divorce Mediation |
| “I’m afraid for my safety,” or “I’ve been served with an order.” | Protective Orders |
| “I was hurt in a crash, and the insurance company keeps calling.” | Car Accidents |
| “I fell on ice outside a store.” | Slip and Fall |
| “My child was bitten by a neighbor’s dog.” | Dog Bite |
| “Something went wrong during my treatment.” | Medical Malpractice |
| “The neighbor’s fence is on my property,” or “My tenant won’t leave.” | Property Disputes |
| “Someone owes me money,” or “I’ve been served with a lawsuit.” | General Civil Litigation |
Still unsure? Call us. Figuring out what kind of problem you have is part of the free consultation.
Family law
For families going through separation, parenting disputes, or safety concerns.
Family law overview →From filing or being served, to the final decree, including who keeps the house.
Parenting plans, parent-time, relocation, and changing an existing order.
How Utah decides support, including the 2026 changes to alimony law.
Preparation and representation at required mediation.
For people seeking protection and people who’ve been served.
Personal injury
For people hurt by someone else’s carelessness. Contingency fee; hospital and home visits in appropriate cases.
Personal injury overview →Utah’s no-fault system, PIP, and claims against the at-fault driver.
Proving the owner knew, including winter ice and falls on public property.
Utah’s owner-liability rule, and why insurance usually pays.
Utah’s required pre-lawsuit process and its short deadlines.
General civil litigation
For disputes over money, agreements, and property, whether you’re bringing the claim or defending it.
Civil litigation overview →Boundaries, easements, landlord-tenant, HOAs, construction defects, and property damage.
How each type of case usually works
| Family law | Personal injury | Civil litigation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First step | Consultation | Consultation | Consultation |
| Fees | Discussed at your consultation | Contingency fee | Discussed at your consultation |
| Most cases end in | Negotiated or mediated agreement | Insurance settlement | Settlement, mediation, or court ruling |
| Deadline to watch | 21 days to respond after being served | Generally 4 years (1 year for government claims) | 3–6 years, depending on the claim |
“Thank goodness I chose Dustin to represent me in my divorce. He did a brilliant job.”
Divorce client
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Free consultation · Kaysville · Clearfield (by appointment) · Virtual · Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. · (801) 725-6035 · Dustin@GibbLawFirm.com