$ 220-455 per hour
PRO
also known as Chris Houk
Virtual Consultation Available
My philosophy of practicing law is to change the world one case at a time. I believe that aiming to deliver just results in every case builds a better society. My goal is to provide excellent representation as efficiently as possible.
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Practice Areas
20 years | 40 cases
20 years | 40 cases
20 years | 40 cases
20 years | 30 cases
$ 220-455 per hour
25%-40%
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
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Posted by Christine | January 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I would highly recommend Chris Houk. This was the first time I’ve ever needed legal representation. Chris was attentive and listened to my needs during a difficult legal situation with my employer. Chris provided legal guidance and perspective based on his vast employment law case experiences. I thin...
Posted by Danielle | May 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Chris was compassionate and knowledgeable during a very difficult time for me. He acted quickly and kept in contact with me. His office staff were also very helpful and professional. In my opinion, he went above and beyond for me. I would not hesitate to hire Chris again or recommend him to a friend....
Posted by Jimmy | February 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
It's very hard to find people who are a full combination of professional, intelligent, thoughtful, and kind. Mr. Houk is one of them. Grateful for his and his employees' patience, empathy, and knowledge during a very difficult time.
Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Chris was very helpful in the several consultations I had with him regarding some employment law questions with the vaccine mandates, Title 7, and the EEOC. With his legal advice, I was able to resolve the issue with my employer. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an employment law at...
Posted by Paul | June 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I contacted Chris and his team who quickly reviewed my questions on employment issues that closed on a positive response. I could not be more happy. Chris and his team did an excellent job and left no stone unturned. When we think all hope is lost and we seek out the experts Chris and his team are th...
"Not only is Chris effective at what he does, he will lose sleep for his clients. He takes on his clients' problems and solves them. He is inspiring to me and I admire him for the example he sets for our profession"
"Chris Houk has wonderful insight in the nuances of employment law. He is a practical lawyer keenly focused on using his experience to help clients get the best results possible at each stage of litigation. I highly endorse Mr. Houk."
"Chris Houk was my advising attorney when I worked as an investigator at EEOC. He is an excellent attorney, and I am lucky to have had the opportunity to work for him. I learned a lot from him, which gave me an advantage heading into law school. I would strongly recommend Mr. Houk to anyone needing assistance with any type of labor or employment issue."
"I have known Chris for many years, and have found him to be intelligent, thoughtful, diligent and thorough. Chris just transitioned back into private practice from lengthy stints with the state and federal governments in the labor and employment fields. His extensive and high-level legal work during his government employment periods will be invaluable for private-sector clients. I recommend Chris to potential clients without reservation."
"Chris Houk is an outstanding advocate for his clients. He is intelligent, highly knowledgeable in his field, diligent in his preparation, and skilled in the courtroom. Chris puts his impressive experience and skill set to great use in obtaining successful outcomes in employment-related matters."
"If you have have suffered discrimination in the work place or have any employment law issue, you should contact Christopher Houk. In addition to being an expert in the field, he is honest and great to work with. Chris has behind the scenes experience as an attorney for the state and federal government, that will benefit your case immensely. Chris is the only employment law attorney I would recommend to a client seeking top representation with a reasonable fee for employment law or a maximum award for damages for employment discrimination."
"Chris has many years of experience with the EEOC. He is very thoughtful and careful in his strategy. Clients can't ask for a more empathetic advocate."
"Chris is an extremely dedicated, experienced, and insightful attorney. He has worked both at the EEOC and the AZ Civil Rights Division and has obtained extensive relief for aggrieved individuals. He is a great asset for both employees and employers who need legal assistance."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known him for more than 6 years. Chris Houk is an excellent attorney. He is conscientious, hard working and compassionate. I recommend him without reservation."
"Chris Houk is a hard working disciplined lawyer. He has great trial experience and is very well versed in all aspects of employment law. Chris cares about the employees he represents in all types ofemployment law claims. I highly recommend Chris."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Dr. Charles R. Campbell Outstanding Alumnus Award, Black Board of Directors Project
2001
Most Shelter Visits - New Attorney Volunteer, ASU Homeless Legal Assistance Project
2023 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
2019 - Present
Owner, Houk Employment Attorneys
2019 - 2019
Partner, Gillespie, Shields, Goldfarb, Taylor & Houk
2015 - 2019
Attorney, Gillespie, Shields, Durrant & Goldfarb
2009 - 2015
Trial Attorney, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
2005 - 2009
Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office - Arizona
2001 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Gillespie and Associates
2000 - 2001
Law Clerk, Office of Honorable Jack B. Kirsten
2023 - Present
Sandra Day O’Connor College of LawAdjunct Professor
2023 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
2022 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationNational Board member
2016 - Present
American Bar FoundationFellow
2016 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember - Ethics and Sanctions Committee
2016 - Present
Maricopa County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember, Employee Rights and Responsibilities
2012 - Present
Arizona Black Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2020
United Cerebral PalsyTrustee
2018 - 2021
Southwest Arizona Bank (Proposed)Vice Chair - Board of Directors
2017 - 2023
Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix - Finance Council - Compensation CommitteeMember
2017 - 2020
Valley Youth TheaterBoard Member
2017 - 2023
Diocese of Phoenix - Finance CouncilMember
2016 - 2022
Arizona Employment Lawyers AssociationExecutive Board Member
2014 - 2017
Tempe Human Relations CommissionCommissioner
2013 - 2019
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic ChurchMember - Stewardship Committee
2010 - 2016
State Bar of ArizonaAppointments Committee
$350,000
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1992
High School Diploma
2024
2023
How to Make Your Employee Rights Practice Profitable
2021
Remarkable Lawyers, the ADA and Social Justice
2021
Case Review of Ninth Circuit Cases Interpreting the Severe or Pervasive Prong of Hostile Work Environment Cases
2020
2020
2020
Ferreting Out & Exposing Implicit Bias from Intake to Trial
2019
The Benefit and Ethics of Using the Press in Civil Cases
2019
Answers to Ethics Questions Commonly Posed by NELA Attorneys
2018
The Ethics of Bias and Looking Beyond Our Own Images: The Lawyer's Magical Looking Glass
2017
2017
Making the Case for Workplace Reasonable Accommodations
2016
Top 15 Employment Law Do's and Don'ts for Medical Practices
2016
Damage Calculations in Employment Cases
2015
Criminal Background Checks and the EEOC
2015
EEOC Process, EEOC Statutes, Hot Topics
2015
Sexual Orientation Employment Discrimination
2014
Disability Discrimination
2014
A Regulator's Perspective on Employment Laws and Enforcement Trends
2014
Disability Discrimination
2024
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Legal Answers
Can my manager force me to stay after I have already clocked due to another manager telling me that I may leave?
07 Jul 2019
Can I file a claim against my former employer with the EEOC without having a lawyer? I feel I've been discriminated against...
20 Feb 2019
Can a company terminate you after two days of employment and say the reason for termination was for poor performance?
13 Feb 2019