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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.

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