About Caitlin M Benson
Caitlin M Benson is a skilled attorney based in Kearns, Utah, specializing in tax-favored financings and litigation defense. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law. During her law school years, Caitlin excelled academically, earning the CALI Award for Constitutional Law and Judicial Process, as well as the Outstanding Achievement Award in Property Law. Her team also secured the best agreement award at the National Transactional LawMeet, representing her university with distinction.
Caitlin's practical experience is extensive. She served as an honors intern with the Securities and Exchange Commission and a judicial extern for Chief Judge David Nuffer at the U.S. District Court in Salt Lake City, Utah. Additionally, she contributed as a research assistant focusing on patent law, antitrust, and U.S. legal history and was an executive editor of the Utah Law Review.
Before joining Siegfried & Jensen, Caitlin worked as a law clerk for both the Utah Attorney General’s office and Dominion Energy (Questar Corporation). She has represented public and private entities in municipal bonds and project finance. Her prior experience at a litigation-defense firm involved representing insurance companies and handling real estate matters.
Caitlin is admitted to practice in the Utah State Courts, Arizona State Courts, and the United States District Court, District of Utah. She is an active member of the Utah Association for Justice and Women Lawyers of Utah. Outside of her professional life, Caitlin enjoys live music, running, reading, cinema, and spending quality time with her family.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Utah Car Accident Laws
Understanding Utah's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
4 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (50%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$65K/$15K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
No-Fault
Your own insurance covers injuries
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Caitlin M Benson's educational qualifications?
Caitlin holds a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law.
In which courts is Caitlin M Benson admitted to practice?
Caitlin is admitted to practice in the Utah State Courts, Arizona State Courts, and the United States District Court, District of Utah.
What practice areas does Caitlin M Benson focus on?
Caitlin focuses on tax-favored financings, including municipal bonds and project finance, as well as litigation defense.
What professional memberships does Caitlin M Benson hold?
Caitlin is a member of the Utah Association for Justice and Women Lawyers of Utah.
What are Caitlin M Benson's personal interests?
Outside of work, Caitlin enjoys live music, running, reading, cinema, and spending time with her family.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Caitlin M Benson for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Caitlin for a free case review



