David A. Cutt, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
Salt Lake City, UT
Practicing medical malpractice in Salt Lake City since 1991.
- 35+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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David A. Cutt is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. David has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cutt, Kendell & Olson.
- Based in
- Salt Lake City, UTAH
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Salt Lake City, UTAH.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).
About David A. Cutt: David A. Cutt is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. David has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cutt, Kendell & Olson.
Areas of practice
Legal matters David takes on
David concentrates on medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Medical Malpractice cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
David takes medical malpractice matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
David takes personal injury matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
David takes product liability matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet David A. Cutt — medical malpractice lawyer in Salt Lake City
David A. Cutt is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UTAH. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. David has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cutt, Kendell & Olson.
David A. Cutt is a 1991 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and a founding member of Eisenberg, Gilchrist & Cutt. His practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury, product liability, and medical malpractice cases. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and obtained multiple seven figure recoveries on behalf of his injured clients. Mr. Cutt has particular expertise prosecuting cases on behalf of people who have suffered brain or spinal cord injuries, as well as pursuing claims for injuries caused by defective automobile tires and other dangerous products. Mr. Cutt sits on the board of the Utah Association for Justice (formerly the Utah Trial Lawyers Association). He has published numerous articles on personal injury and product liability law and is the editor of the Utah Trial Journal. Mr. Cutt is on the faculty of Utah’s Learn from the Pros series of seminars for young lawyers and lectures frequently on topics related to personal injury law.
David's approach to medical malpractice cases
David A. Cutt is a 1991 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and a founding member of Eisenberg, Gilchrist & Cutt. His practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury, product liability, and medical malpractice cases. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and obtained multiple seven figure recoveries on behalf of his injured clients. Mr. Cutt has particular expertise prosecuting…
The kind of cases David takes
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability matters in Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
The University of Michigan Law School
J.D. · 1991
Colgate University
— · 1987
Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
Utah
1991 · ACTIVE
David studied at J.D. in The University of Michigan Law School and — in Colgate University.
Law school and academic background
David completed J.D. in The University of Michigan Law School and — in Colgate University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Utah is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
David has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyer 2009-2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell: AV Preeminent Rate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Utah Legal Elite
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyer 2009-2017 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell: AV Preeminent Rate (2026).
Locations
David A. Cutt's office in Salt Lake City
David's primary office is at 215 South State Street, Suite 900, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Cutt, Kendell & Olson
215 South State Street, Suite 900
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
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How to hire David A. Cutt — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David A. Cutt
How much does it cost to hire David for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in Utah typically take?
Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside Salt Lake City?
David is licensed in Utah. Matters governed by Utah law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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