Jack C. Helgesen
Helgesen, Houtz & Jones • Layton, UT
Elder LawMedical MalpracticePersonal InjuryTax
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Contact
Email
jack@utahattorneys.com
Phone
(866) 958-4317
Address
1513 N. Hill Field Road, Layton, UT, 84041, US
Professional
About
With over 38 years of legal experience, Jack C. Helgesen is a distinguished attorney based in Layton, Utah, specializing in medical malpractice and tax law. A graduate of Brigham Young University, where he earned his Juris Doctor, and Weber State University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts cum laude, Jack has dedicated his career to advocating for severely injured clients and ensuring justice for taxpayers. Throughout his impressive career, Jack has achieved remarkable victories, including one of the first million-dollar awards in a Utah medical malpractice trial, setting a precedent for future cases. As a consumer trial lawyer, he played a pivotal role in the landmark class action case Brumley v. Utah Tax Commission, securing over $70 million for more than 21,000 taxpayers—one of the largest judgments in Utah's history. His appellate advocacy has also led to significant rulings from the Utah Supreme Court. Jack's leadership in the legal community is notable; he served as President of the Utah Association of Justice and was a Governor of the American Association for Justice for fifteen years. He is also a Master with the American Inns of Court, where he has mentored fellow attorneys. Recognized for his legal expertise and ethics, Jack holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, placing him in the top 5% of American lawyers. As a founding partner of Helgesen, Houtz & Jones, he has represented over 35,000 clients, making a lasting impact in the field of law. Outside the courtroom, Jack enjoys family life with his wife, Koy, and their eight children and twenty-two grandchildren, along with a passion for sports and travel.
About Elder Law
Elder law attorneys help seniors and their families with legal matters affecting older adults including estate planning, long-term care, and benefits. Common matters include medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, estate planning.
Credentials
Education
1980 Brigham Young University JD - Juris Doctor 1977 Weber State University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2013 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2012 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2011 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2010 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2009 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2013 Simply seniors Magazine Utah Elder Law - monthly column 2012 Simply Seniors Magazine Utah Elder Law - monthly column 2011 Simply Seniors Magazine Utah Elder Law - monthly column 2010 Simply Seniors Magazine Utah Elder Law - monthly column 2009 Simply Seniors Magazine Utah Elder Law - monthly column
Associations
2010 - Present Utah Association for Justice Advisory Board 2008 - Present National Association of Elder Law Attorneys Member 1996 - Present American Inns of Court Master 2008 - 2010 Utah Association for Justice Board of Governors 2006 - 2010 American Association of Justice Board of Governors
Speaking
2013 Utah Seniors Meeting “Choosing the person who will manage your affairs after death” 2012 Utah Seniors Conference Current legal issues in Utah law for Utah Seniors 2011 American Inns of Court chapter Tips to avoid malpractice: confession error rules
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Updated: May 25, 2026