- Divorce
- Child SupportChild custody, parenting time, property division, child support, debt division, and alimony/spousal support are just some of the areas we are prepared to help you sort out. These issues can be resolved through an agreement between parties, making the divorce uncontested, or through judicial intervention, making the divorce contested. Either way, a divorce can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s life. LeBaron Law will demystify the process, explain your available options, and stand by you during the entirety of the proceedings.
- Child Custody and Visitation
- AdoptionIn addition to personal injury work, Shirl enjoys practicing Adoption Law and loves helping parents start or complete their families with adoptive children. He has handled over a hundred adoptions during his career. He also has connections to outstanding social worker and other professionals who work in the adoption arena.
- Premarital AgreementThe phrase “family law” usually conjures up images of divorce lawyers, but we handle a wide range of cases that could be included in a definition of family law. If you are a stepparent looking to legally adopt a stepchild, we can guide you through the paperwork and bureaucracy. The sensitive nature of possible child abuse or neglect situations requires an attorney you can trust. Let us be your child’s advocate in handling this issue. If you are getting married, we can draw up prenuptial agreements that protect both parties’ assets and lets you begin your new chapter in life together with peace of mind. We also handle parentage, guardianship, and interstate custody matters. Protect yourself and your loved ones with help from LeBaron Law.
- GuardianshipWhen you come to us, we take the time to discuss the particulars of your case with you and talk to you about which of the many legal solutions available are the best fit for your goals. If you or your spouse has been married previously, we can craft a legal document that spells out exactly how you want to distribute your estate, avoiding messy family disputes. For families with young children, we can help you with assigning guardianship from someone you know and trust. If you have children or grandchildren with special needs, we help you plan your estate in a manner that doesn’t disqualify your loved ones from receiving benefits. Other ways we can assist you include minimizing estate taxes, avoiding probate, naming a professional fiduciary, and many more.
- Spousal Support
- Child Abuse
- Criminal DefenseIf you have been arrested or charged with a crime, regardless of the offense, your freedom and your future are at risk. Navigating through the criminal law system is difficult. Achieving the results you desire can be even more difficult without any experienced attorney advocating for you. LeBaron Law has extensive experience representing individuals through the State of Utah in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Mr. LeBaron will use his knowledge and experience to aggressively protect your rights. Shirl has built a reputation among prosecutors as being tough yet reasonable. His rapport with those in the criminal justice system is outstanding.
- Wrongful DeathIndividuals who retain our services benefit from our experience and commitment to keep them informed about their case. We also are skilled in interfacing with health care providers and negotiating a fair settlement as we move to trial with assertiveness. At LeBaron Law Offices, we are proud of the reputation we’ve established and the services we provide to victims of personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death.
- Misdemeanors
- Corporate Law
- Business DisputesShirl LeBaron has practiced law for 35 years, much of that time spent in Domestic litigation. Including in such practice is participating in hundreds of mediations. Shirl can mediate divorce and family conflicts, personal injury, probate disputes and business disputes. Shirl has been trained in basic mediation skills from Utah Dispute Resolution and advanced Domestic Mediation from highly regarded Susan Bradshaw, Master Mediator. Shirl is a hands on mediator, uses his listening skills and calm demeanor to help the parties reach resolution.
- Business Transactions
- Construction LitigationMr. LeBaron is a former adjunct professor at Brigham Young University, teaching family law & construction Law. He has served on the Utah Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on the Rules of Juvenile Procedure for two 4-year terms.
- Real Estate TransactionsLeBaron Law offers clients a comprehensive base of experience and expertise in disputes involving business transactions and corporate governance; municipal, land use, and zoning matter; real estate transactions, development; probate matters; and construction. This allows us to focus on issues unique to our clients’ business or personal situations and to develop innovative solutions to address their needs. Because of our commitment to the client’s best interests, our goal whenever possible is to avoid litigation, which can be costly and time consuming for our clients. Therefore, we may suggest alternative dispute resolution, which includes voluntary mediation or binding arbitration and other facilitative procedures. However, we can be aggressive depending on the circumstances.
- Land Use and Zoning
- Personal InjuryMr. LeBaron has 37 years of experience in practicing law. He obtained his undergraduate degree from BYU and his law degree from the LSU Law School. He founded LeBaron Law Offices LLC in 1987, after beginning his practice in 1983. Mr. LeBaron’s practice has focused and emphasized personal injury. Shirl has tried to judgment or settled accident cases in excess of 6 figures. He and his co-counsel set a Wyoming record of a 9.3 million settlement of 3 children with traumatic brain injuries and other injuries. He knows the defense bar, adjusters and medical providers. He has the unique ability to understand the claims process having worked as an insurance adjuster prior to and during the first two years of law school before clerking for a personal injury firm his third year of law school. Mr. LeBaron has also mediated several injury cases and knows the mediators as well.
- Medical MalpracticeBackground and Credentials you can trust. LeBaron Law provides free phone consultations on all matters, especially to discuss your injuries. We can determine if your case is likely to be successful in court. We handle a wide range of personal injury cases. Our substantial experience advocating on behalf of accident victims allows us to achieve results that few firms in the region can match. Shirl Don LeBaron has obtained large dollar verdicts or settlements for a long list of clients in a considerable number of personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability cases. His experience at resolving the toughest legal issues makes him a powerfully effective advocate for injury victims throughout Utah.
- Estate PlanningIn times like ours, proper estate planning is essential. It’s the only way to ensure that the ones who matter most—your spouse, children, and other loved ones—are financially and legally protected in the event of an unexpected tragedy. At LeBaron Law, we make sure that your life savings are secure and that your wishes are respected in any contingency, whether it’s a life-altering disability, long-term hospitalization, or death.
- Wills
- TrustsWe can draft General Power of Attorney’s, Health Care Directives, Pour Over Wills and Living Trusts and other instruments as specially needed under the circumstances.
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- BankruptcyLeBaron Law provides support to clients throughout the intermountain region who seek experienced legal services in the area of consumer bankruptcy law. Bankruptcy law is an ever-changing situation. Let us stay on top of the current legislation and guide you to a fresh start. At LeBaron Law, we understand the difficulties inherent in this process and communicate with the client every step of the way through clear communication, working with creditors and the trustee.