Keith Backman

Keith Backman

4.1
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 43 years

Family Lawyer at Ogden, UT
Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Business

5732 So. 1475 East, Suite 200, Ogden, UT

About Keith

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 50%

32 years | 250 cases

50%
Real Estate 20%

32 years | 200 cases

20%
Business 15%

32 years | 150 cases

15%
Estate Planning 15%

32 years | 300 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 32 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

Helgesen, Houtz & Jones

5732 So. 1475 East, Suite 200, Ogden, UT, 84403

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Keith Backman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

What was needed

He got us to the finish line and helped us to realize it is ok to set a boundary. Excellent attorney.

Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Find a better Attorney this one is not the bulldog you need

he is a nice guy but not the bulldog fighter needed to fight for your case. he started out well but then couldn't close the case and almost seemed like he didn't know where to go nor how to fight in the end. keep looking for a bulldog to fight for you I wouldn't recommend him to any one

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Nice Guy, Not a fighter

From the consultation to the close finish, Mr. Backman was friendly, confident, patient and reassuring. I feel he lacked the tenacity to cross the finish line. He is a very nice person. Sometimes nice doesnt get the job done.

Posted by Sharooz | December 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He doesn’t know how to connect the dots

At the consultation gives you lots of hope, after he drained your pocket , he starts to sing you sad songs , As matter in fact he doesn’t know his job well and the points that he should argue ,forgets and tells stories about what happened 70 years ago in such and such court. In my case everything w...as obviously clear and open , but never did mention the main articles that we were fighting for.

Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer

Excellent lawyer and a wonderful listener. Keith represented me when I got my divorce and when I asked for my ex husbands parental rights to be relinquished. I have and will continue to recommend Mr. Keith Backman. Great man!

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Keith Backman's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Keith
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Craig Helgesen

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Nickle

Family lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jack Helgesen

Litigation lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Keith is very bright and good lawyer. He's a good writer, and he's ethical and honest."

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Kurt Helgesen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Keith is an extremely knowledgeable, hard-working attorney whose efficiency can only be rivaled by the very best. Keith's experience and understanding is a true asset to any client, and his firm. I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Jones

Real estate lawyer

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Michael Houtz

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Jack Helgesen

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Scott Nickle

Probate lawyer

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Kurt Helgesen

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Shareholder, Helgesen, Houtz & Jones (formerly Helgesen, Waterfall & Jones)

Sample of Legal Cases

Commercial Real Estate Investment, L.C. v. Comcast of Utah II, Inc.

A judgment for our client of over $4 million

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Education

1993

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

German

Activity

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