About Kurt
Kurt Helgesen is an attorney who practices in Utah and maintains a presence in the Layton office. He earned his law degree from Washburn University in 2007 after completing an undergraduate degree in English at the University of Utah in 2001. Those years of study shaped his approach to legal analysis and written advocacy.
Helgesen's path into law was gradual and hands-on. He worked as a paralegal at Helgesen, Houtz & Jones in 2005, a role that gave him early exposure to case preparation and client work. That experience preceded a judicial internship in 2010 at the Second Judicial District Court of Utah, where he observed courtroom procedures and judicial decision-making firsthand. He transitioned to full-time practice as a lawyer at Helgesen, Houtz & Jones in 2011.
He has been a member of the Utah State Bar since 2011 and joined the Utah Association for Justice the following year. Those memberships have kept him connected to the professional community in Utah. They have also provided a steady stream of continuing legal education and networking opportunities, which he has used to stay current on developments in state law.
Colleagues describe Helgesen as practical in approach and attentive to the mechanics of litigation. His early years as a paralegal inform how he organizes a file. The internship at the district court shaped his courtroom demeanor. Over time he has handled the procedural and factual complexities that often arise in state-court matters.
Helgesen's practice is rooted in the state of Utah. He litigates in local courts and counsels clients on matters that require an understanding of Utah procedures and statutes. He maintains ties to the Layton legal community and is accessible from the Layton office for client meetings and court appearances.
He continues to represent clients in Utah and draws on more than a decade of experience in local practice. He currently practices from the Layton office and focuses on serving clients in Utah state courts.
