Jeffrey D. Gooch

For more than a decade, Jeffrey D. Gooch, founder and owner of The Gooch Firm, P.C., has helped hardworking people recover compensation for personal injury, tragedy, and wrongful death resulting from the negligence or fault of another. Jeff has always devoted his practice to assisting individual injury victims, never having represented large corporations or insurance companies. Early in his career, Jeff was taught that clients always come first, and he has patterned his firm after this rule, always pursuing outstanding client service on a daily basis.

While working on his undergraduate degree, Jeff met William A. Barton of the Oregon firm Barton & Strevor. William A. Barton's mentorship initiated Jeff's dream of becoming a lawyer. Following this dream, Jeff attended Brigham Young University School of Law. While in school, he clerked for the law office of Young, Kester & Petro, where he was assigned to work on a class action case involving over 1900 plaintiffs. It was during this assignment that he met the legendary Gerry Spence. This introduction led Jeff to an associate position at the Salt Lake firm of Spence, Moriarity & Schuster. Thus, Jeff had the rare opportunity to train with the two of the best in the legal profession--his mentor, William A. Barton, and former employer, Gerry Spence.

Jeff has recovered damages for hundreds of injury victims, ranging from several thousand dollars to multi-million dollar settlements. As a result of his success, Jeff is well known in the community, respected throughout the legal profession, and his talents are highly sought after by clients throughout Utah and Idaho. Jeff believes that every person deserves a voice for justice, and is willing to consider even the most serious injury cases, including complex claims involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, and construction site accidents.

When he is not working, Jeff spends time with his wife and their two children. His grandmother also plays an important role in his life and has lived with the family for many years. Together, the Gooch family enjoys cycling, triathlons, and the responsibilities that come with the latest addition to the family, Tinkerbell, an English Mastiff.

Education

Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Juris Doctor, April 1997

• Vice Chair of the Board of Advocates, Moot Court
• Traveling Team Member, Products Liability Competition
• Winner 1994 Moot Court Competition, Torts Section

Brigham Young University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English

• Dean's List
• National and local member of Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honor Society

Admissions

• Utah State and Federal Courts
• Idaho State and Federal Courts
• Pro hac vice representation in Montana, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, and California

Affiliations & Special Distinctions

• Top 100 Trial Lawyers
• American Association for Justice
• National College of Advocacy, Member
• The Order of Barristers, Associate
• Board of Governors for the Utah Association for Justice, Member
• Trial Lawyers College, Graduate

Lectures & Presentations

• Medical Evidence in Utah Court: Your Guide to Effective Use, Salt Lake City, Utah, May 17, 2005
• National Business Institute Advanced Expert Witness Deposition Tactics, Salt Lake City, Utah, May 15, 2005
• The Use of Demonstrative Evidence, National Business Institute Speaker at Idaho Trial Lawyers' Annual Convention, Sun Valley, Idaho, July 2004