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Michael V. Houtz
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Biography
Michael Houtz graduated with a B.A. degree in European Studies in 1984. He then attended New York University where he graduated with a masters degree in French Studies in 1986. He then returned to BYU and received his J.D. Law degree in 1989. He served as Clerk for the Arizona court of appeals, then began working as an attorney for Helgesen, Houtz & Jones in 1991. He was made a partner for the law firm in 1996.
Michael Houtz is known as one of the best Social Security Disability Lawyers in the state of Utah. He has attained the reputation of winning almost all of his cases. Besides Social Security Disability, he also focuses his practice on Personal Injury, Wills & Trusts, Contracts, Agreements and Medical Malpractice. He also has experience in many Criminal Defense cases as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, and class action lawsuits.
He and his wife are the proud parents of five children, three girls and two boys. He enjoys spending time with his children when he's not at work. They enjoying traveling together.
He played baseball in college. Baseball continues to be his favorite sport. He and his family are avid New York Yankee Fans and they have attended many games at the Yankee Stadium in New York. He continues to stay in shape by competing in marathons. He has run 22 marathons, including the famous New York City Marathon.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Social Security & Disability
50%
Personal Injury
20%
Trusts
20%
Contracts and Agreements
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 180-220 per hour
Contingency
25%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Utah for 34 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
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Michael V. Houtz's Reviews
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Posted by Tricia Walton | August 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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GREAT HACKER
Had a credit union mistakenly apply my payment 2 days later than I should have missing my statement and date. They said they fixed the mistake and I will see this correction on my next statement but the issue is it was reported to the bureaus with wrong amount prior to them correcting this. The amoun...
Posted by Joy | January 24, 2015
Filed for Social Security Disability
I was nervous to go into a lawyers office. I was afraid no one would believe my limitations. At his office I was immediately at ease. He was honest with me and told me what to expect. When I told him of my limitations he was very knowledgeable of what they were and told me he thought I had a case...
Posted by MeLinda | January 10, 2015
A Lawyer that cares about his clients
I am so thankful for all the help and understanding that I received from Mr. Houtz. He took the time to listen to me and reviewed my case making sure he understood where I was and that we were on the same page before proceeding. I know that without his knowledge and experience of the process of fil...
Michael V. Houtz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Michael for many years and have the utmost respect for him as an attorney, co-worker and friend. I know him to be highly intelligent, extremely honest and a true professional. I endorse this lawyer."
"Michael is a good lawyer. He deeply cares about his clients and fights for them. He's honest and fair, keeps his fees low and knows the law. He wins almost all of his Social Security cases and is a very good lawyer."
"The best choice in Ogden for Social Security disability."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Attorney, Helgesen, Houtz & Jones
1989 - 1990
Clerk, Arizona Court Of Appeals
Associations
1995 - Present
Weber County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Education
1989
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
New York University
MS - Master of Science
1984
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English