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Kurt D. Holzer

Personal injury Attorney at Boise, ID

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Car accident

30%

Many of the litigation and personal injury cases we do are car accident cases

31 years, 1,000 cases
Personal injury

30%

Medical claims, insurance settlements and litigation involve highly complex insurance, medical and liability questions, as well as numerous and overlapping laws and legal procedures. People are surprised at the complexity
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31 years, 1,000 cases
Trucking accident

20%

Trucking cases require specialized knowledge that we bring to bear. Read this blog post for a brief overview. http://bit.ly/g81Hn7

31 years, 50 cases
Brain injury

10%

Traumatic Brain injury cases are a regular part of our practice

31 years, 50 cases
Wrongful death

10%

31 years, 100 cases

I have been recognized as an AV Rated attorney by my peers, annually selected as a "Superlawyer", acknowledged in Best Lawyers in America, by Benchmark Litigation and selected as the Idaho Trial Lawyer of the Year. I am proud my litigation skills have been recognized by clients and colleagues alike. Other lawyers recognize I have demonstrated a career-long commitment to helping those injured by the actions of others. Youe will get a free consultation that includes an initial case review and evaluation at no cost.

There have been more than a few difficult cases in my career where I know, and opposing counsel has said no other lawyer would have obtained a successful outcome. Hard work, commitment to my clients and creative legal thinking are hallmarks of how I litigate.

In conjunction with other organizations I have supported a wide variety of charitable efforts including The Boise Bicycle Project, The Idaho Foodbank, The Garden City Community Clinic, The Hidden Springs School, St. Alphonsus Life Flight, The Idaho Brain Injury Foundation, The Hidden Springs Community Farm and the White Knob Historical Preservation Society. I previously served two terms as President of the Hidden Springs Town Association Town Council.

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Hepworth Holzer, LLP

537 W. Bannock

Ste 200

Boise, ID, 83702

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Posted by Troy | November 16, 2021

Kurt Holzer

I was attacked and bitten by an aggressive dog while mountain biking. Kurt provided me guidance to navigate through the issue of dealing with the dogs owner. Kurt is very knowledgeable and presents himself in a professional manner. Much appreciated his insight.

Posted by Elly | February 21, 2021

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Right from the beginning of our time working together, Kurt was welcoming and efficient. He made sure that I knew everything that was going on in my case and explained each aspect of what he was doing. Kurt finished my case in a timely matter without avoiding going over any details. He was great to work with.

Posted by Bill | August 11, 2020

Professional and caring

Our attorney referred us to Kurt Holzer for a personal injury claim. We were in an accident where my wife sustained severe injuries. This was complicated by the fact that she was partially disabled prior to the accident. Kurt and his team did a wonderful job for us. Kurt was exceptionally good at communicating and explaining the process to us. He understood the impact that this had on our lives and treated us with compassion. We were very pleased with the outcome and give Kurt our highest praise as both a gentleman and as an excellent attorney.

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Posted by Rex | June 19, 2020

A very successful outcome

I had a difficult (medically) accident resulting from someone else's negligence. I personally did not think of legal action but on urging by my adult children we consulted with Kurt. He was very patient in explaining what could be done and taking us step by step through the process to a very successful outcome. I appreciated especially his level of integrity and professionalism while using his skill and contacts to create a very successful outcome. What a blessing. Thanks

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Posted by Mike Stephens | April 28, 2020

The Perfect Lawyer

I was a recent transplant to The Treasure Valley. Unfortunately in my short time being apart of a great community I was involved in a hit and run accident on I 84 with a semi. Being new to the area I had no clue where to start or look for a firm. My sister in-law found the right firm. Hepworth Holzer, LLP. They took my case with in days of the accident. Professionalism, experience and honesty I've found is exactly what they convey. They settled my case in a timely manner and I am forever grateful. If your looking for a firm to represent you look no further. Thank you to the inter team.

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Response from Kurt Holzer May 19, 2020

Thanks Mike. Glad we were here to help you out. Best to you moving forward

Posted by Richard | December 20, 2018

Excellent service

Kurt Holzer was highly efficient and professional in assisting my son, a partially disabled veteran, with a pressing legal issue. On extremely short notice he stepped in and handled our matter. Moreover, he was very gracious and kind. He's a great example for the legal profession.

Posted by Cindy | December 6, 2018

SMart Hard-Working and Caring

I found Kurt Holzer to be remarkable and full of information and concerned about my well-being. I never thought I would need an injury attorney. But I am pleased that when I did I chose him and his firm. I always had my questions answered and could get ahold of him whenever I needed. Being in a car crash, seeing doctors, dealing with issues at work because of injuries all that was very stressful Getting to know Kurt and his staff was a blessing. I found all of them caring and committed to making sure the outcome was the best possible one for me. Its good to know people like this are out there when you need them.

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Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2018

Bike versus car

While bike commuting to work a driver of an SUV ran a red light and hit me directly. Even with a helmet I sustained – among other things – a severe concussion. I was out – I wasn’t able to work, do basic day to day activities, recreate, anything. The impact from the car left me with a permeant disability. After doing some research, consulting with others, and interviewing other firms, I hired Kurt Holtzer and his partner John Edwards to represent me. My situation was unique in the fact my occupation’s compensation and promotion scheme is extremely complicated. What impressed me about Holtzer and Edwards was their willingness to learn about my career to maximize a potential settlement, versus simply trying to settle quickly. They were patient in that fact, and in dealing with me as the client. I believe their willingness to be patient, knowledge of Idaho’s insurance systems and laws, and personal relationships led to the maximization of a settlement. My case took three years to settle and during that time the firm was instrumental in handling all my legal and insurance issues. I appreciated Holtzer and Edwards, in particular their different approaches. I’ll be honest, Holtzer will be brutally honest and won’t sugar coat anything. But that’s what I wanted. I hope to never need to hire a personal injury attorney again, but if I do, I’ll hire Holtzer and Edwards.

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Posted by Nicole | August 30, 2018

AMAZING TEAM

I was involved in an accident that left me with a broken pelvis, ulna, and radius. I had to undergo extensive surgery and was out of work on unpaid leave for three months. I was so worried about my medical bills that seemed to continue to pile up. That’s when I reached out to Kurt Holzer. He and his team are truly amazing. They meet you where you’re at in your accident claim process at take over from there. All the stress and guess work regarding an accident claim dissipated because of their diligent work. He and his team kept me updated on the process, timely followed up with answers to my questions, and made it apparent my wellbeing mattered. I can’t thank Kurt and his team enough for all they have done for me! I highly recommend their work!

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Posted by Paul | April 3, 2018

BEST IN IDAHO

I was involved in an accident in July of 2015. Kurt and his team did an amazing job getting everything that was owed to me and then some. Kurt operates in the upmost integrity and diligence. I strongly recommend reaching out to him.

Posted by Christine | March 4, 2018

Excellent

He did a very good job, on a very difficult case, involving multiple parties. I as very pleased with the outcome, and very happy with his services. I would recommend him to anyone needing a personal injury attorney

Posted by John | February 1, 2018

Excellent Service. Excellent Attorney.

Kurt and Cassie handled my injury claim with extreme diligence and professionalism. I highly recommend Kurt to any person in need of legal representation. You can be assured to receive excellent management of your legal matters towards a favorable outcome.

Posted by John | January 26, 2017

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After my Mother's fall, her estate lawyer recommended Holzer Edwards to us...We found Kurt Holzer and his staff to be compassionate to my Mother's condition and hard working...Kurt managed to negotiate an out of court settlement that was fair for our family and met our expectations...We highly recommend Holzer Edwards law firm...

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Posted by Corey and Real | April 20, 2016

Amazing Attorney!

My inujury ended my 13 year career as a police officer and my case involved multiple defendants. It was a very complex case. Kurt Holzer and his assistant, Katy, are top notch professionals. They understood and empathized with the pain/stress my family and I endured through the entire case. I cannot imagine anyone wanting to go through the process of having to file a lawsuit. Even though the process was long Kurt never backed down and never gave up. Kurt and Katy made that process as good as it could possibly be considering the circumstances. The Holzer Edwards firm gave us back our lives and we would give them the highest of recommedations to anyone needing a personal injury attorney.

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Posted by Sam | September 20, 2015

Kurt Holzer: Expertise, Compassion, and Determination

Kurt is an amazing personal injury lawyer. He helped me resolve a lengthy and difficult case with patience, persistence, and compassion. He clearly has deep expertise in his field, and his vast experience here in Boise gives him connections, strategies, and insights that most lawyers here lack. Thanks to Kurt, I am very satisfied with the outcome of my case.

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Posted by Linda | February 26, 2015

Excellent

This company/Lawyer was very helpful with my case. They kept me informed with all that was happening with my case and answered all of my questions. Thank you!!

Posted by Bryan | June 15, 2014

Holzer Edwards---A Job well done!

I was in a motorcycle accident 18 months ago. A person turned left in front of me at an intersection while I had the right of way. The opposing insurance company wanted to blame me for part of the accident just because I was on a motorcycle. John (Kurt's partner) and his team jumped in and took over the case for me. I had to have multiple surgeries and worry about a long recovery. John's team eliminated my stress, dealt with the insurance companies, watched over every bill, caught billing errors from the hospital (hundreds of dollars in savings back in my pocket), and just made the experience easy and uncomplicated. His staff is very friendly, new my name after the first visit, offered me a beverage every time I entered his office, and were spectacular to work with over the last 18 months. They always returned my calls, or kept me up to date with the latest information via email or phone calls. I never thought that I would need or use an attorney for anything. However, I know that if I am ever in an accident, again, John will be the first person that I call so that I don't have to worry about a thing. There is a lot to be said about good, quality help after an accident. Thanks John and team. I hope that I don't need your services again, but if I do, I am glad that you will be there. I remain grateful to you for your help and will always be good for a reference because I know that I can trust you with friends and family.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Partner
Hepworth Holzer, LLP
2017 - Present

Shareholder
Holzer-Edwards
2004 - 2017

Shareholder
Murphy, Holzer & Vaughan, LLC
2000 - 2004

Attorney
Holland & Hart
1993 - 1999

Clerk
Judge Judith Billings-Utah Court of Appeals
1992 - 1993

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Education

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992

Mesa State College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1989

Legal Cases

Phillips v. Erhart, 151 Idaho 100, 254 P.3d 1 (2011)
$1,664,374 Jury Verdict

Gonzalez v. Thacker, 148 Idaho 879, 231 P.3d 524 (2009)
Plaintiff Prevailed

Parsons v. Mutual of Enumclaw. Ins. Co, 143 Idaho 743, 152 P.3d 614 (2007)
Plaintiff prevailed

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Associations

Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, Governmental Relations Committee
Chair
2006 - Present

Idaho State Bar, Professional Conduct Board Committee
Member
2002 - Present

Idaho State Bar
Member
1993 - Present

American Association for Justice
Member
1993 - Present

Idaho Trial Lawyers Association
Member
1993 - Present

Hidden Springs Town Association
President
2008 - 2011

Idaho Trial Lawyers Association
President
2004 - 2005

American Trial Lawyers Association
State Representative
2002 - 2003

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Languages Spoken

Italian

Honors and Awards

2011 Trial Lawyer of The Year (James J.May Award)
Idaho Trial Lawyers Association
2011

Champion of Justice
Idaho Trial Lawyers Association
2008

Initiative and Dedication Award
Idaho Trial Lawyers Association
2001

Special Recognition
Idaho Chapter-American Civil Liberties Union
1998

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Publications

The Advocate (Idaho State Bar)
RELEVANT MEDICAL EXPENSES AT TRIAL: DYET V. MCKINLEY REMAINS SMART AND CONTROLLING IDAHO LAW
2017

Speaker Media Press
Idaho Injury Law-A Guidebook for Injured Idahoans
2011

The Advocate, Vol. 48, No. 2
SLRA - Its Practical Application Requires Understanding Its Express Language
2005

with John Fielder, M.B.A., and Dr. Bryan Storer D.C. (Self-Published Research)
Jury Awards in Idaho: A Survey Study of Punitive and Non-Economic Damage Awards in Idaho Courts
2003

Law Reporter, Consumer Lawyers of Hawaii
The Novice Expert: 20 Rules for Depo Testimony
2000

Idaho Trial Lawyers Association Journal, Vol. 28, Number 2,
Understanding and Proving Damages on Behalf of Adult Children in Wrongful Death Litigation, (Co-Author with Dr. Sharon Katz)
1999

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Speaking Engagements

Idaho Walk Bike Alliance Summit
Bike Law? No, Idaho Bike Law!
2018

NITA Deposition Training Seminar
Idaho Deposition Practice (Panel Member)
2018

4th District Bar Annual Meeting
Update on Idaho Tort Law
2017

IAP Fall Conference
Bicycle Law: Rules of The Road For Civil Practice
2017

NDAJ Annual Meeting
Being a Plaintiff's Warrior or Don't Let Those Demons Win
2017

St. Luke's Health Systems Lunch & Learn
Cycling Safety: Rules of The Road & Collisions
2017

Rookie Camp
What it Means to Be a Lawyer: Cooperation, Collegiality & Mentoring
2016

Subrogation Seminar
Subrogation Issues in Personal Injury Cases
2010

ITLA Fall Seminar
Practical Advice for Young Lawyers
2010

ITLA Fall Seminar
The How-To’s of Running a Thriving Law Practice in Today’s World
2010

4th District Bar Association Annual Meeting
Update on Idaho Tort Law
2008

Fall Seminar
Nuts and Bolts of Uninsured and Underinsured Coverage Cases
2007

4th District Bar Association Annual Meeting
Update on Idaho Tort law
2007

Federal Tort Reform: Issues, Concerns & The Constitution
Federal Tort Reform
2005

Multiple Stand Alone CLE
Introduction to Small Lawsuit Resolution Act-
2004

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Given (5)

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury Attorney | Jun 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kurt . He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Tyler Rounds

Personal injury Attorney | Sep 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kurt and his firm are one of the best places to start looking if you need a personal injury attorney in Idaho."

Ronald Burdge

Personal injury Attorney | Dec 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you want to know about a lawyer, look at his online Resume at Avvo.com. Or the awards he has been given (like Trial lawyer of the Year), or the professional associations that he has chaired, joined, or worked for (like the state trial lawyers association), or the cases that he has won (especially when they hit that hard-to-get million dollar verdict like Kurt has done), or their publications and presentations to other lawyers on what the law is and how to use it. Of course you could also read any of the dozens of published answers Kurt has given to people at Avvo.com too. You do that and you will see what I see, and others do too. Kurt knows the law and knows the courtroom and he likes to win. If you need a personal injury attorney, that's exactly what you want. I highly recommend him to you."

John Kormanik

Personal injury Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kurt is dedicated to achieving the best outcome for his clients and will do everything in his power to make that happen."

Steven Schwartz

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Holzer is a top-notch attorney who is well regarded in the field of personal injury law. His contributions as speaker, author, and advocate to the citizens and attorneys of Idaho are most admirable. I highly recommend his legal services."

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15 Dec 2018

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