Atty. Christopher Houk
My philosophy of practicing law is to change the world one case at a time. I believe that aiming to deliver just results in every case builds a better society.
Harassment & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 25+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Houk at a Glance
Christopher Houk is a Member based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Houk Employment Attorneys. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, family law, employment, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Arizona (2001). Educated at Arizona State University (J.D., 2000) and University of Arizona (B.A., 1996). Active member of American Bar Association State Bar of Arizona. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Houk
- My philosophy of practicing law is to change the world one case at a time
- I believe that aiming to deliver just results in every case builds a better society
- My goal is to provide excellent representation as efficiently as possible
- Over 20 Years Experience Chris Houk and his team have decades of experience representing businesses and individuals in labor related matters, including lawsuits, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination and unpaid wages
- Practice Areas Breach of Contract, Employer Retaliation, Non-Compete, Overtime & Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Time, Race Harassment, Separation Agreements, Sexual Harassment, Wage and Hour Dispute, Workplace Discrimination, Workplace Training, Wrongful Termination
- Chris's History: 2019 Started Houk Employment Attorneys 2019-Present American Bar Association, Outreach to Law Students Employee Co-Chair 2019-2001 Gillespie, Shields, Goldfarb, Taylor & Houk, Phoenix, Arizona Partner
- Chair, Employment Practice Group. 2019
- Attorney
- Chair, Employment Practice Group. 2015 to 2019
- Attorney. 2001-2005 2018-Present Arizona Employment Lawyers Association, Board Member, Treasurer 2018-Present 2018 Member, Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Finance Council 2016-Present Treasurer, Arizona Employment Lawyers Association 2016-Present National Employment Lawyers Association, Ethics and Sanctions Committee 2016 Charles R. Campbell Outstanding Alumnus, Black Board of Directors Project 2009-2015 Trial Attorney, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 2016-Present Fellow, American Bar Foundation 2005-2009 Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, Office of Arizona Attorney General 2000-2001 Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable Jack B. Kirsten, Superior Court, New Jersey
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher Houk's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Houk handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Wrongful Termination in Phoenix
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Sexual Harassment in Phoenix
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Family Law in Phoenix
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Employment Law in Phoenix
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Christopher Houk is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Arizona →
Workers Compensation in Phoenix
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Phoenix-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Christopher Houk
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher Houk's practice in the field of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, family law, employment, and workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Houk brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and family law, Christopher Houk can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Christopher Houk attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Christopher Houk Handles in Phoenix
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