Shirl Don LeBaronAttorney
With a compassionate approach and over four decades of legal expertise, Shirl LeBaron has dedicated his career to helping individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging moments. As the founder of LeBaron Law Offices LLC, Shirl combines extensive legal knowledge with genuine care for his clients, ensuring every case receives the attention and dedication it deserves.
Shirl’s personable nature and unmatched qualifications make him a trusted advocate in personal injury and adoption law. Whether securing life-changing settlements for injury victims or helping families grow through adoption, Shirl’s passion for achieving meaningful results sets him apart.
Shirl is a highly regarded lawyer because he is dedicated to the well being and happiness of his clients.
His practice now emphasizes divorce mediation. He’s been on the court approved list of court mediators since 2017.
He will personally handle your legal matter. Your case will not be handed off to other attorneys and/or paralegals.
You will be given regular updates on your legal matter. We strive to eliminate the question; “What’s happening with my case?”
Education & Bar Associations
- Bachelor’s Degree – BYU
- Law Degree – Louisiana State University
- Louisiana Bar Association
- Utah Bar Association
Why Choose Shirl LeBaron
- Proven Legal Expertise: Over 40 years of experience in personal injury, adoption, and mediation.
- Personalized Approach: Shirl works closely with clients, tailoring his legal strategies to their unique needs.
- Record-Breaking Success: Helped secure a $9.3 million settlement for three children with traumatic brain injuries.
- Compassionate Adoption Advocacy: Handled over 100 adoptions, guiding families with care and professionalism.
Highlights of Shirl’s Legal Career
- Personal Injury Expertise:
- Tried and settled accident cases exceeding six figures.
- Unique insight from working as an insurance adjuster and personal injury law clerk.
- Mediates personal injury cases with proven results.
- Adoption Law:
- Helps parents complete their families with adoptive children.
- Connected to a network of outstanding social workers and professionals.
- Judicial Roles:
- Former Juvenile Court Judge pro tem, presiding over child welfare cases.
- Small Claims Court Judge pro tem in Provo and Orem for over 15 years.
- Academic Contributions:
- Adjunct professor at BYU, teaching Family Law and Construction Law.
- Served on the Utah Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee for Juvenile Procedure Rules.
Community Involvement and Recognition
- City Leadership:
- Two-term American Fork City Council member (8 years).
- Drafted policy and ordinances, performed quasi-judicial duties, and served on key city boards.
- Community Service:
- Former board member of the Children’s Justice Center in Moab and Moab Regional Hospital.
- Past President of the American Fork Rotary Club.
- Awards and Honors:
- LeBaron Law Offices recognized as the 2004 Business of the Year by the American Fork Chamber of Commerce.
A Commitment to Giving Back
Shirl LeBaron actively participates in the Utah State Bar Pro-Bono Program, maintaining at least one pro-bono case at all times. As a court-approved mediator, he resolves disputes across personal injury, divorce, and business matters with professionalism and care.
Awards
Nesha ThomasOffice Manager/Legal Assistant
Nesha is a dedicated legal assistant at LeBaron Law and Mediation where she plays a key role in ensuring the office operates efficiently. With extensive experience in a variety of legal areas, including family law, personal injury, bankruptcy, estate planning, and adoptions, Nesha brings a broad skill set to every case. She is committed to delivering high-quality results and ensures that all tasks are completed with precision and attention to detail.
Her background in office management, client relations, legal matters, and document preparation allows her to provide exceptional support to both the law office and clients. Nesha is known for her strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and her calm, professional demeanor in every situation.
Outside of her professional life, Nesha enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, four children and two grandchildren.
Mindy HorneAccounts Manager
Mindy began working at LeBaron Law Offices in 2013. She is skilled in organization and is detail-oriented. She has a broad exposure to legal matters and works with complex personal injury matters, adoptions, family law, bankruptcy, and estate planning matters. She is professional in her approach and seeks solutions. She is excellent in seeing things that need to be done and completes the tasks. Her family is her greatest joy in life. She is married and has five children and eight grandchildren. Mindy is currently completing her degree at Brigham Young University.