Hooper Lawyers

I am passionate about helping my clients obtain the recovery they deserve, solve problems, build their business, avoid future litigation, and resolve disputes when they arise. I have over twenty-one years' experience helping my clients navigate legal waters by providing consultation before legal problems arise, assistance once problems arrive, and hard-hitting representation to resolve them in court, as necessary. I have represented individuals with personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims as well as companies and their owners in various business-related claims in state and federal court. I work closely with clients to help relieve them of the burden...

Practice limited solely to IRS problem resolution. Avid road bike and mountain bike enthusiast. Favorite actors: John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart Mr. Gilland received his Juris Doctorate degree Drake Law School in 1995. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree from Brigham Young University in 1977 and 1978 respectively. He has been practicing law since 1996. He is is committed to maintaining regular contact with his clients throughout their case. You can trust that your case will be monitored and directed by a lawyer at all times - not a paralegal - as is often the...

Michael Houtz graduated from BYU in 1984 with a B.A. degree in European studies. Before returning to BYU where he received his J.D. Law degree in 1989, he received a masters degree in French Studies from New York University. After graduating law school, he served as a clerk for the Arizona Court of appeals. He then returned to Utah and started his career working as an attorney for Helgesen, Houtz & Jones in Ogden in 1991. The firm made him a partner in 1996. Michael Houtz is one of the best Social Security Disability lawyers in the state of Utah. It...

Daniel is an associate attorney with Amicus Law Firm. He is a 2015 graduate of the Creighton University School of Law, where he graduated summa cum laude. Prior to law school, Daniel worked with Amicus Financial Advisors, LLC. Daniel received his B.S. from Brigham Young University, where he graduated magna cum laude from the Marriott Business School of Management, with an emphasis in finance. Away from work, Daniel enjoys playing tennis, watching sports, and spending time with his wife Alisha and their four children.

Keith Backman received a B.A. Degree in English in 1990 then decided to continue his education and received a J.D. Law Degree in 1993 from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU. After graduating law school, Keith started his career as an attorney with Helgesen, Houtz & Jones. He is now a partner in the law firm. His practice is focused on Business Law, Contracts, Family Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning and General Counsel Services. He has represented clients in almost every court along the Wasatch Front and has appeared in the Utah Court of Appeals and the Utah...

A 20 year Air Force veteran, Darrin served his last 11 years as a Judge Advocate and has acquired a vast breath of legal skills and expertise. He has worked as a both as a criminal prosecutor and a criminal appellate defense attorney. He has drafted hundreds of wills and assisted numerous clients with divorce, child support, and child custody matters.

Greg Maxwell is an attorney, Certified Financial Planner, and settlement planner with Amicus Settlement Planners, LLC. He is also a partner in the law firm Amicus Law Firm. His practice specializes in special-needs planning, government benefits planning, financial planning for settling plaintiffs, and income tax planning for attorneys. He is a past president and board member of the Society of Settlement Planners, a national organization advocating for plaintiff’s rights in the settlement planning process. Greg is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Utah Association for Justice, the Financial Planning Association, and the American Bar Association. Greg is a 2003 graduate...

The experience that Ryan Baxter brings to his practice is highly unique among bankruptcy lawyers. He has worked for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee, represented creditors in bankruptcy including several major national banks and has represented debtors while working for one of the top bankruptcy law firms in the state of Utah. With this background, Attorney Baxter has been involved in all facets of a consumer bankruptcy practice. This special experience and background enables him to provide unmatched representation for his clients. He is a member of the Utah Bankruptcy Lawyer’s Forum.

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Erik received his law degree from Michigan State University. After graduating law school, he moved to Utah to begin his career as an attorney. He specializes in the areas of estate planning, asset protection, guardianship, probate and workers compensation. He was raised in a family of eight children and family has always been a priority for him. He has a wife and four children of his own. While away from work, he takes advantage of spending time with his family in every way possible such as coaching his son's t-ball team. Because Erik's father is also an attorney, he has been around...

Scott Nickle taught English at Weber State University for four years before deciding to attend law school. He graduated from the Gonzaga University School of Law in 2006. He returned to Utah to work as an attorney for Helgesen, Houtz & Jones, the law firm he had interned for after his second year of law school. Scott Nickle specializes as a Family Law Attorney and Estate Planning Attorney. He deals will all types of family law such as Divorce, Child Custody, Surrogacy, etc. He has represented many clients with many different situations giving him the experience he needs to provide his...

Thaddeus is a trial lawyer in the Layton and Salt Lake City, Utah areas. He believes that representing people is a noble cause that not only brings justice to those that have suffered but helps ensure that our communities are safe places for our families, friends, and loved ones. Thaddeus has been representing plaintiffs for over ten years in cases involving motor vehicle collisions, trucking collisions, wrongful deaths, nursing home negligence, sexual molestations, drug diversion, medical malpractice, dog bite, premises liability, maritime, MTBI, and hundreds of MIST cases. Thaddeus has negotiated, mediated, arbitrated, and litigated hundreds of...

Attorney with a unique legal and corporate experience within multiple market sectors. Practice areas include data & privacy protection, government regulation, real estate, construction, as well as, business and commercial transactions. Experienced in contract review and negotiation, construction contracting, construction liens, foreclosures, and commercial contracts. I am a turn around strategist with experience in mergers and acquisitions advisory, company formation, business restructuring and reorganization, creditors' rights, workouts, and receivership. I represent a wide range of clients, including corporations, contractors, business owners, and individuals. Former corporate counsel. Former corporate trainer. Ability to quickly understand all components of an issue, and effectively...

Brett Skidmore represents clients in matters related to criminal and DUI defense.

Professional experienced representation in both State and Federal courts. Criminal Law, DUIs, Juvenile law and expungements.

Bryan is currently an associate attorney at Retallick and Associates, PC. Bryan practices in the areas of family and bankruptcy law. Prior to joining Retallick & Associates, Bryan worked as an associate attorney for Hoskins Legal Solutions, as a law clerk for the Attorney General's Office in the Criminal Appeal's Division, and as a law clerk for the Institute for Clean and Secure Energy.