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Helgesen, Houtz & Jones is a reputable law firm located in South Ogden, Utah, specializing in divorce law and family law. Many clients have praised the firm for its knowledgeable and professional staff, particularly highlighting attorney Scott Nickle for his support and guidance throughout challenging legal processes. Overall, the firm is recognized for its commitment to client satisfaction, effective communication, and a compassionate approach to family law matters.
Went in to pick up a check from them as they are hired for a family members estate. I had pneumonia, live near SLC. so about 45-50 minute drive. upon arrival, I am presented a release document of the check asking if I’m satisfied with the final amount. I wasn’t, as a large sum was withheld for “what if” scenarios of needing the money. I asked for it to be updated to include the amount be dispursed if unused. not terribly difficult one would think. The older receptionist woman in the back proceeded to argue with me for 20 minutes. Scoffing at me often. With the pneumonia I was unable to speak without coughing, so trying to explain to someone was difficult enough let alone trying to argue. After she states she will not do anything about it nor will she give me my check I’m entitled to as an inheritor, I persist. She has me wait in the waiting area. I thank her. Another receptionist comes out. I try to explain. She argues. I wait. Finally the attorney Scott Nickle comes out. Argues with me while I try to calmly yet firmly explain. 5 minutes later he agrees to finally type an additional paragraph which states the topic of my concerns I’ve raised to the attorney since November 2024. This took place March 2025. Ample time to have a correct document typed up. 15 minutes later I leave. Later to find that ordeal costs 225$ for one paragraph, arguing with staff for 45 minutes, and a 5-10 minute conversation with the attorney.
My mother has used Scott for a long time and never had much of an issue, HOWEVER…I retained him in January of 2023 for a child protective order I had filed on behalf of my son against my ex, and in court, despite the overwhelming evidence, he more or less just sat there and did nothing which allowed my ex to get it dismissed. Fast forward to now (December 2023) and I have filed to gain full custody of my son, called Scott again more due to history to see if he’d be willing to take the case, said he would but we’d need to get the hearing date changed due to him not being available that day, ok that’s fine, we also had a verbal agreement between us directly that he was willing to wait on payment for retainer so we could get the money, but he would start on everything right away, upon attempting 3 DIFFERENT TIMES to come in and sign the retention paperwork, I was turned away by paralegals that “needed to talk to him first” about what? I made the agreement with him, not with a paralegal. Finally was able to come in to sign the papers, but I was told by Josie that he “needed everything up front first” 100% contrary to what we agreed to, and that “HE was the one who said it” yet refused to ask him with me standing there to confirm, as he came out of his office and saw me sitting there, and to this day still have not gotten a return email or phone call to confirm or deny any of this
Scott did help me with my divorce case, but when it came to needing follow up done he sent a letter to my ex and pretty much told me I was on my own to fill the paperwork out, but charged me 300 for what! sending a letter!!! He wouldn’t continue helping me with my case but charged me anyways. Sounds like a waste of money to me! Sad
