Brian S. Coutts
Licensed Since 1998

Brian S. Coutts

Personal Injury Attorney & Managing Partner, Nuttall Brown & Coutts / ZAF Legal
Licensed In
Utah — State, Federal & Tenth Circuit

"Every case is handled from beginning to end by an attorney. Because that's what clients deserve when they're at their most vulnerable."

Attorney Consultation

Brian S. Coutts has spent more than 28 years at Nuttall Brown & Coutts doing work that most attorneys shy away from: sitting across from insurance companies on behalf of people who've just had the worst days of their lives. Over that time, he has successfully resolved hundreds of personal injury cases — motor vehicle and trucking accidents, dog bites, premises liability, wrongful death — and has handled injuries ranging from fractures and disk herniation to brain injury and paralysis.

What distinguishes Brian's practice is his approach to the client relationship. In an industry that has trended toward high-volume, paralegal-driven operations, Brian handles every case personally: from first consultation through resolution. His clients aren't files passed down a chain; they're people he knows by name, injury, and circumstance.

"When an accident turns your life upside down, you don't need a high-volume firm that treats you like a case number. You need an experienced attorney who will fight for every dollar you deserve and walk with you every step of the way."

Brian graduated cum laude from BYU's J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he served as senior editor of the Law Review. He speaks both English and Spanish fluently, allowing him to serve Spanish-speaking clients directly, without an interpreter between them and their attorney. Outside the office, Brian is a husband and father of four, and spends his free time in athletics, camping, and fishing. He is active in his church and community, and serves as Vice President of L.E.A.P. (Lawyers' Endowment for Accident Prevention).

Dedicated Representation Across Serious Injury Cases

Brian Coutts represents clients in a wide range of personal injury matters, helping accident victims pursue fair compensation and experienced legal guidance.

Motor Vehicle Accident

Trucking Accident

Dog Bite & Animal Attack

Premises Liability
(Slip & Fall / Trip & Fall)

Wrongful Death

Brain Injury, Paralysis
& Catastrophic Injury

Education, Admissions & Professional Leadership

Brian Coutts's legal education, bar admissions, and professional involvement reflect a strong commitment to serving clients with skill and integrity.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude

Brigham Young University
J. Reuben Clark Law School
Senior Editor, Law Review

Bachelor of Arts

Spanish
Brigham Young University

Bar Admissions & Courts

  • Utah State Bar
  • Supreme Court of Utah
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Affiliations & Languages

  • Member, Utah Association for Justice
  • Member, Utah State Bar Association
  • Vice President, L.E.A.P. (Lawyers' Endowment for Accident Prevention)
  • Fluent in English & Spanish

Professional Journey

Brian Coutts has built his career representing injured individuals with a personal, attorney-led approach to every case.

28+ Yrs

Managing Partner, Nuttall Brown & Coutts

Present
Ongoing

Vice President, L.E.A.P.

Lawyers' Endowment for Accident Prevention

Recognized for Academic and Community Leadership

Brian Coutts's record of leadership stretches from law school to his ongoing work protecting accident victims in the community.

Law School

Senior Editor, BYU Law Review

J. Reuben Clark Law School — Graduated Cum Laude

Recognized during law school for academic excellence, graduating cum laude and serving as senior editor of the BYU Law Review.

Ongoing

Vice President, L.E.A.P.

Lawyers' Endowment for Accident Prevention

Serves as Vice President of L.E.A.P., a charitable foundation dedicated to preventing injury and death in our community.

Family, Community & Bilingual Advocacy

Brian Coutts brings the same dedication to his family, community, and clients who need to be understood in their own language.

Family

Husband & Father of Four

Home Life

Outside the office, Brian is a devoted husband and father of four.

Outside the Office

Athletics, Camping & Fishing

Hobbies

Brian spends his free time in athletics, camping, and fishing.

Client Service

Bilingual Advocacy

English & Spanish

Brian speaks both English and Spanish fluently, allowing him to serve Spanish-speaking clients directly, without an interpreter between them and their attorney.

Faith & Community

Active in Church & Community

Civic Involvement

Brian is active in his church and community, and serves as Vice President of L.E.A.P. (Lawyers' Endowment for Accident Prevention).