Samantha Wilcox
Since being admitted to the Utah State Bar, Samantha's practice has been focused on the resolution of all types of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including automobile and motorcycle negligence, trucking and commercial negligence, premises liability, construction accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, dog bites, and sexual harassment. Samantha has extensive experience as a civil litigator in both state and federal courts, and she has represented a diverse set of clients, including individuals, corporate clients, insurance companies, and their insureds. In so doing, Samantha gained valuable insight into the defense strategies and tactics of large corporations and insurance companies. She now uses this experience and insider knowledge to obtain the best results for her clients.
After Samantha's sister tragically lost her life from injuries sustained in an auto accident, Samantha gained valuable insight on the true emotional, physical, and financial costs arising from personal injury and wrongful death. This understanding serves as the bedrock of Samantha's conviction to zealously represent her clients in achieving a fair and just resolution.
Other Legal Pursuits and Interests
In addition to representing victims of personal injury, Samantha is passionate about her work in representing victims of wrongful incarceration. In 2017, Samantha's legal efforts resulted in the exoneration of Mr. DeMarlo Berry, who spent more than two decades behind bars after he was wrongfully convicted of a 1994 murder that he did not commit. Thereafter, in 2020, Mr. Berry was the first individual in Nevada state history to receive a certificate of innocence, and with that, he was awarded $2.2 million in damages as part of Nevada's state compensation statute. Additionally, in 2021, Mr. Berry received an additional $14.5 million settlement from the local municipality and police department that was involved in his 1994 arrest and subsequent wrongful conviction. You can read more about Mr. Berry's compelling story and Samantha's involvement in the links below.
Las Vegas Review Journal: State gives $2.25M to man wrongfully convicted of murder
Las Vegas Review Journal: DeMarlo Berry hugs his attorney Samantha Wilcox
Las Vegas Review Journal: Clark County OKs share of $14.5M payout to wrongfully imprisoned man
Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Business Management—Utah State University
- Juris Doctorate—University of Utah, High Honors
Bar Admissions:
- Utah
- Idaho
- Wyoming
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Utah State Bar
- Salt Lake County Bar
- Idaho State Bar
- Wyoming State Bar
Awards and Distinctions:
- 2024 Mountain States Rising Stars—Super Lawyers
- 2023 Mountain States Rising Stars—Super Lawyers
- 2022 Mountain States Rising Stars—Super Lawyers
Recent Blog Posts
SCAM ALERT- New Lawyer Scam is Fooling Utah Residents
Congratulations to Samantha Wilcox - 2024 Mountain States Super Lawyers Rising Star
Utah Civil Litigation FAQ
Personal Injury Lawyer in Utah: Understanding Sexual Abuse and Assault
Key Tips and Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney in Utah
Recommendations
- Samantha has represented me in a multitude of atmospheres, including depositions, mediation, and courtroom proceedings. During every proceeding, Samantha was well versed on the facts of my case and the applicable laws. She is an effective litigator and appears to have a good working relationship ...
- i never fretted for a moment throughout our experience as defendants. Samantha is confident and i trusted her and was at complete through the who process knowing fully that she would defend me with facts integrity and with honesty. Samantha was incredible. She was firm in her knowledge and prepar...
- Samantha Wilcox is a consummate professional. She is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. I highly recommend her!
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I recommend Wilcox and Mastrorocco for their exceptional legal expertise.
I recommend Wilcox and Mastrorocco for their exceptional legal expertise, professionalism, and dedication to clients. They provide effective representation with a focus on achieving positive outcomes. - I can't speak highly enough of Samantha Wilcox's legal advice and services. Can't go wrong with this firm.
- Samantha Wilcox has been my attorney for several months on a difficult case, she has continually gone above and beyond when working with me and representing me in court!
- Samantha helped me with my legal issues, she was smart, responsive, and honest through it all.
- I worked with Samantha Wilcox on my case and she was wonderful!!! An absolute professional and really has her client's best interest at heart. She did a great job explaining to me how the process worked and kept me in the loop so that I always felt involved. Would highly recommend her. Thank you ...
- Samantha absolutely killed my case! She spent so much time answering my questions and guiding me through the process. I felt so confident having her handle my case! Would recommend her to everyone!
- Samantha is such a badass lawyer. She took on my case and didn't give up— even after the insurance company tried to deny the claim. She guided me through the whole process and was great about explaining things. She was also super fast at responding to my questions and got me a great result. I'd g...
- I had the opportunity to have Samantha help with with some legal advice. She was incredibly thorough and gave me peace of mind. I appreciate the time she took to research my situation and the time she took with me teaching me about options I could take. The peace of mind and knowledge I had about...
- Samantha was amazing in this whole process, I didn't have to worry about anything! She was super responsive and handled everything quickly!
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Samantha was available right away for any questions I had for her
I hired Samantha Wilcox for my cases, and I couldn't be any more satisfied with the experience. Samantha was available right away for any question I had for her, she provided clear guidance and made sure I understood every step of the process. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, my case was... - Samantha Wilcox has been so caring & has great knowledge with such attention to detail you cannot find a better attorney.
- The day I actually called in regards to an accident I was involved in I never really expected to end up with any type of settlement much less the maximum that they were able to get me. I knew nothing about what steps to even take and Samantha from the beginning made me feel I didn't have to. I le...
- Are great they work fast get you the treatment you need and make you feel like your being taken care of.