Kurt Holzer

Idaho Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2011, Kurt Holzer is a past President of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association. He is AV rated by Martindale Hubble and has received a 10 from the AVVO rating service. As trial counsel, Kurt has obtained several jury verdicts in excess of one million dollars. A member of the Idaho State Bar since 1992 and a member of the Board of Directors of the ITLA since 1997, Kurt currently serves as co-chair of its Governmental Relations committee. He is a former Idaho representative to the American Trial Lawyers Association. He has served multiple terms as a member of the Professional Conduct Board of the Idaho State Bar. Kurt worked with legislators and other groups to obtain passage of Idaho's landmark Small Lawsuit Resolution Act. He has published a number of articles on trial preparation and litigation skills as well as a study on Idaho jury behavior.

University of Utah

J.D. (1992) | Law

Honors: William Leary Scholar Executive Editor, Utah Law Review

Mesa State College

B.A. (1989) | Selected Studies-Emphasis in Political Economy

1987 - 1989

Honors: President, Student Body Association, Columnist Criterion

Activities: Whitewater kayaking Instructor- Mesa State Outing Program. Bartender Blue Moon Bar & Grill

Trial Attorney, Partner

Hepworth Holzer, LLP

2017 - Current

Merger of Holzer Edwards, Chtd and Hepworth Janis & Kluksdal, Chtd. to form Hepworth Holzer, LLP- Life Changing Law

Trial Lawyer/Shareholder

Holzer-Edwards, Chtd

2004 - 2017

Merged with HJK

Chief Idaho Trial Lawyer

Murphy, Holzer & Vaughan, LLC

2000 - 2003

Attorney, Trial Lawyer

Holland & Hart LLP

1993 - 1999

Law Clerk

Utah Court of Appeals, Judith M. Billings Presiding Judge

1992 - 1993

RELEVANT MEDICAL EXPENSES AT TRIAL: DYET V. MCKINLEY REMAINS SMART AND CONTROLLING IDAHO LAW

Idaho State Bar

June 1, 2017

Idaho Injury Law: A Guidebook for Injured Idahoans

Speaker Media Press

May 1, 2010

Being a Plaintiff's Warrior, North Dakota Association for Justice, Fargo, North Dakota

May 15, 2017

North Dakota Association for Justice

Cooperation Collegiality & Mentoring- What it Means to be a Lawyer, ITLA Newbie School, University of Idaho LAw School-Boise

November 6, 2016

ITLA

Practicing Attorney

Idaho State Bar

James J. May Award as 2011 Idaho Trial Lawyer of the Year

Idaho Trial Lawyers Association

2011

Selected by peers for excellence

Initiative and Dedication Award

Idaho Trial Lawyers Association

2001

Champion Of Justice

ACLU

1998

Special Recognition

Idaho Chapter-American Civil Liberties Union

1998

Idaho Trial Lawyers Association

Co-Chair Governmental Relations Committee

2007 - Current

Idaho State Bar

Commissioner

2019 - 2022

Activities: Serve as one of five members of the Idaho State Bar Commission

Professional Conduct Board_Idaho State Bar

Member

1999 - 2019

Activities: Hearing committee member and panel chairman

Idaho Trial Lawyers Association

President

2004 - 2005

Idaho

Since 1992

U.S. District Court, District of Idaho

Since 1993

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Q. Daughter died in motorcycle crash. She has 3 kids my other daughter and husband have custody and care of. Who files?

April 14, 2019

A: First, I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. As to the law, wrongful death claims in Idaho are controlled by Idaho Code section 5-311. Under that statute, the children and you as parent all have wrongful death claims that can be pursued. Generally claims can either be brought by the personal representative of the estate of the decedent or individually by the various claimants. In this case, the claims of the minor children can be brought by their legal guardians. You can learn more here https://hepworthholzer.com/practice_areas/wrongful-death-attorneys/

Q. How does a personal injury lawsuit turn into a criminal case?

December 6, 2018

A: A personal injury case is a civil case. A civil case is a private lawsuit brought by a one person against another person. A civil case provides compensation to the injured person. On the other hand a criminal case is brought by the State of Idaho against a person for an act the law says is illegal. A criminal case provides punishment- either fines or incarceration -for breaking the law.

While the acts underlying a civil case can also be a basis for a criminal case, the personal injury lawsuit does not "turn into" a criminal case. A person who brings a personal injury case might file a report with the police that a prosecutor decides to use to pursue a criminal case. Thus, while the cases can be related one does not change into the other one ... Read More

Q. Can I go back to the insurance company and renegotiate my settlement - am finding the money doesn't cover care.

November 26, 2018

A: Generally speaking the answer is no. The whole point if a settlement is that you release the claim. Insurance companies often try to get people to settle for less than a claim is worth and that is one of the reasons to have a good attorney involved in evaluating your case in the first place. There is some Idaho law that will allow a person to rescind a prior settlement in very limited circumstances.