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About Keith
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
50%
33 years | 250 cases
Real Estate
20%
33 years | 200 cases
Business
15%
33 years | 150 cases
Estate Planning
15%
33 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-250 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Utah for 32 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 43 years
State: California
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Helgesen, Houtz & Jones
5732 So. 1475 East, Suite 200, Ogden, UT, 84403
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Keith Backman's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2022 | Hired 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 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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 | October 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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!
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Find someone else
This attorney represented me in my divorce. He basically just gave my ex everything she wanted. He was very overpriced, gave advice after I needed it, and I would not recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Abigail | May 19, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Trustworthy, Knowledgeable - Highly Recommend
Keith Backman helped me with so many different facets of the law. He is knowledgeable in so many areas and was able to answer the questions that I had about everything. In my case, there were some extenuating circumstances with an ex-husband and Keith was there to help. His experience in not only ...
Keith Backman's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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."
Richard Jones
Real estate lawyer
Michael Houtz
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Jack Helgesen
Medical malpractice lawyer
Scott Nickle
Probate lawyer
Kurt Helgesen
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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
Education
1993
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
German
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