Nezperce Lawyers

Jordan Moody is the managing attorney at the firm's Boise, Idaho office. He specializes in immigration law, and is particularly involved in representing clients in family-based, transactional, asylum, U-visa, and removal defense cases. One of Wilner & O’Reilly’s many bilingual attorneys, Jordan is also fluent in the Spanish language. Jordan did his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University. He attended law school at the University of Iowa College of Law. While there, Jordan served as president of the Iowa Student Bar Association, the law school's student government. Before joining the team at Wilner & O’Reilly, he worked at...

Rachel began her career in private practice with Racine Olson in 2013. Rachel’s love of learning originally led her to a teaching and coaching career path, but ultimately led her to study and practice law where there is always opportunity to learn more. Consequently, Rachel practices law with a teacher-learner focus. Rachel listens carefully to her clients to learn their needs, and then helps educate them about their legal options. Rachel is able to use her education training to persuade her audience about the law as she advocates for her clients to obtain their goals.

Rachel’s practice emphasis includes commercial litigation,...

Jeff Hepworth has been serving clients throughout Idaho for over 30 years. Born in Buhl, Idaho, Jeff graduated from the University of Idaho School of Law in 1985, and has resided in South-Central Idaho ever since. Featured in the ABA Journal, he has earned a reputation for effectively and efficiently resolving complex and challenging legal issues.

Jeff handles matters regarding personal injury, wrongful death, employment disputes, construction defect, medical malpractice and complex commercial litigation. Although he has often earned clients large awards through mediation and settlements, his proudest work has occurred inside the courtroom.

Outside the courtroom, Jeff has...

RUSSELL LAW OFFICES provides legal services to clients in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from offices in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square and Boise's Empire Building. Our regional practice emphasizes environmental, natural resource, real estate, and business matters. We also engage in litigation and provide mediation, trustee, and business management services. Our numerous clients include individuals, small to medium sized businesses, corporations, public agencies and start-ups. Prior to opening Russell Law Offices, Mr. Russell was of counsel with the firms of Neubauer Hunsinger and Ryan Swanson in Seattle. He also served as Regional Administrator of EPA's Region 10...

Having practiced for more than 45 years, Conrad served 27 years as house counsel for two Fortune 100 companies and the fifth largest bank in the United States, 18 years in private practice, and one year as a law clerk for an Idaho Supreme Court Justice. For the last 35 years his practice has concentrated on the representation of banks and lenders, including national, regional and community banks, affordable housing and community development corporations, and regulated lenders, primarily in lending transactions but also with respect to general legal and business matters pertaining to their industries. He also represents business and...

Dan’s practice is devoted primarily to creditor’s rights and bankruptcy including loan workouts, bank litigation, Insolvency Law and Secured Transaction Litigation. Dan also represents Bankruptcy Trustees throughout Southeast Idaho. Dan has extensive experience in loan documentation, foreclosure and all aspects of Bankruptcy. Dan is admitted to practice before all State and Federal Courts of the States of Idaho and Utah and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Raised on a family cattle ranch along the Bear River in southeast Idaho, Randy’s strong ethic for hard work and responsibility has translated into success as an attorney. He has long-held Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating, awarded to attorneys whose peers rank their ethical standards and legal ability at the highest level. With more than three decades of experience, a deep knowledge of his core practice areas, and trust from the legal community, Randy has a proven ability to effectively and efficiently resolve legal problems that confront his clients.

Between ranching, fishing and hunting, Randy developed an early appreciation for natural resources. His...

I believe in getting things done right! As a young man I have watched and have been tutored by many of Idaho's foremost criminal trial attorneys. I have observed several criminal trials, and handled hundreds of criminal cases. I have experience as a public defender, Judicial Clerk Extern, and as a prosecuting attorney employee in Canyon County. But what I believe truely sets me apart is my willingness to go the extra mile. I believe in tireless advocacy, honest communication, attention to detail, and offering high value and affordable service to each client. My empathy and compassion for my...

Heidi concentrates her practice on representing Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees, creditor’s rights issues, litigation, family law, and real estate. Prior to joining Racine Olson in 2016, Heidi practiced in Seattle, Washington with a nationally recognized mortgage banking law firm representing banks, credit unions, mortgage services, and trustees in mortgage and real property disputes.

Heidi is an experienced and skilled litigator and has successfully argued cases to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and Washington appellate courts as well as Idaho and Washington state, federal, and bankruptcy trial courts.

Clients value Heidi’s hands-on, problem-solving approach and her ability to clearly communicate the nuances...

Rick focuses his practice on representing businesses in transactional and litigation matters, as well as individuals in estate planning, real estate, family law and litigation. He brings a passion for developing and implementing sophisticated, creative and effective solutions to help clients overcome challenging problems in a cost-effective manner. Rick is also a seasoned litigator, who regularly appears in state and federal courts on behalf of his clients.

Prior to moving to Idaho with his family and forming Roberts Law, Rick practiced complex commercial law and litigation in the Washington D.C. area for Reed Smith LLP, Gilbert Heintz & Randolph LLP, and...

Mr. Cutler has 30 plus years’ experience having graduated from Brigham Young University’s, J. Reuben Clark Law School in 1989. Immediately following law school Mr. Cutler served as a federal law clerk for the Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Arizona. As a law clerk Mr. Cutler further polished his legal research skills and he learned how judges view cases and what helps them make their decisions. In 1991, Mr. Cutler joined the Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Office, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. As a deputy prosecutor, he handled both misdemeanor and felony prosecutions and tried numerous jury trials. Mr....

Michael is a full-time faculty member of BYU-Idaho's Business Management department. While teaching is his main focus, he maintains a law practice focused on business law, contract disputes, and disability. He is licensed in Idaho and Florida.

Ada County born and raised. Married with a little family of my own. My Estate Planning practice focuses on helping you answer your "What-ifs" and to help you protect those little ones you love so much. Idaho educated. Graduated from Borah High School, Boise State University, and the University of Idaho. I enjoy coaching, which I try to coach one sport a year. It is typically football at Lewis and Clark middle school, but I have been known to coach basketball as well.

Rick L. Stacey ("Richard") is a partner with the law firm McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey, PLLC specializing in the litigation of complex business disputes, with an emphasis in construction and real estate matters. Rick Stacey represents general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, lenders and project owners in all phases of construction litigation; drafting and negotiating construction contracts; and advising clients on legal issues arising throughout all phases of construction. Rick has litigated and arbitrated all types and sizes of construction disputes including complex construction litigation/arbitration involving hundreds of thousands of pages of electronic information, prosecuting...

T.J. represents cities, corporations, banks, developers, and landowners throughout Southern Idaho in a wide range of complex transactions, administrative proceedings, litigation, and appeals. He has assisted with some of the largest real estate developments in Idaho, was intimately involved with the Snake River Basin Adjudication, and has been heavily engaged in resolving monumental conflicts between surface and ground water users across the Snake River Plain. His experience includes commercial transactions, agriculture, water rights, the Clean Water Act, easements, road disputes, boundary disputes, eminent domain, mining, and energy.

T.J. approaches legal challenges with the goal of identifying cooperative solutions that can be...

For more than 47 years, I have helped entrepreneurs and small, and family-owned businesses overcome legal obstacles, reduce their personal and business risks, and achieve lasting legacies. Setting up businesses for long-term success from the formation through ownership and management succession is something in which I take great pride. I believe establishing and maintaining long-term relationships is the key to serving clients. To that end, I work every day to deliver legal services efficiently in a supportive, empathetic environment. My colleagues and I create, implement and continually improve an array of systems and services to meet the needs of our clients...

Nathan practices in the areas of business, litigation, taxation, trusts, probate, wills and estates. He earned an advanced law degree (LL.M.) in taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Nathan advises individuals and entities regarding tax issues, business matters, and helps charitable organizations gain tax-exempt status with the IRS.

Nathan also represents clients in the courtroom. He has successfully litigated several cases in both federal and state courts, including complex probate matters, business matters, and civil rights litigation. Nathan’s courtroom experiences provide valuable perspective as he helps clients plan for long-term objectives.

Nathan is a client-oriented problem solver. He...

Craig Swapp is a personal injury attorney who is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Washington State. He has dedicated his legal career to helping people who have been seriously injured and families who have lost loved ones due to the negligent or wrongful actions. This includes accidents that involved pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, commercial trucks, buses, cars, and public transportation. Attorney Swapp is a former member of the Board of Governors for the Utah Association for Justice and is an active member of the Idaho, Utah, and Washington State Association for Justice. A long-time member of the...

Dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused against the seemingly overwhelming power of the government. I have been practicing complex litigation for more than ten years; in the last 6 years, my focus has become defending those charged with criminal activity. I have extensive experience in both federal and state court.

Attorney Yvonne Franco Perez earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho College of Law with an emphasis in enterprise organization. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Political Science, with a minor in Spanish and a Masters of Public Administration from Idaho State University. Attorney Franco is passionate about serving the community. Prior to law school, she served with AmeriCorps VISTA, a national service program designed specifically to fight poverty and help those in disadvantaged circumstances. There she dedicated her time to creating a sustainable KinCare Program for relatives raising relative children. Prior to AmeriCorps...

Mark E. Wight, Founder and President of Idaho Estate Planning is passionate about helping families plan for their futures. Mark has degrees in philosophy and environmental studies from Utah State University and a law degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. A focused and experienced attorney in estate and legacy planning, asset protection and tax planning, - Mark’s practice has helped thousands of Idaho families design customized plans. He has co-authored several manuals for attorneys in the areas of Probate Administration, Estate and Estate Tax Planning, and Asset Protection. His book, “Get Real: Planning...

I was born in Southern California but moved to Arkansas as a youth. I was the first in my family to attend college and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2002 with a Bachelors in Sociology and Psychology. After college, I spent seven years as a parole/probation agent. Through this experience, I saw the need for quality legal representation for immigrants. In 2013, I moved to Idaho with her husband and five children. After this move, I enrolled at Concordia University School of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctor in 2018. While in law school, I knew she...

Meridian and Boise, Idaho personal injury attorney. I started my own practice right out of law school in 2003 and have been successfully representing individuals and families injured in car, trucking and motorcycle accidents. I answer my own phone, each and every time you call in (assuming I am not in court or with another client).

After 42 years serving as an attorney, I've recently retired from active practice. But I still meet with my partners, Daniel Patchin and Ben Monaghan, at least a couple times each week to discuss current challenges and recent changes in the areas of estate planning and probate.

Mr. George enjoys amateur photography and submits his photographs regularly to various contests. He views photography much like law. In photography, it is important to have the right settings to ensure that the correct amount of light is on the subject. It does not really matter if the subject of the photograph is backlit or in the shadow, the right settings can be found and a good picture obtained.

When it comes to law and clients, Mr. George uses the same approach. There is almost always a way of obtaining a favorable outcome for the client if the right rules are...

Scott’s practice focuses on complex litigation involving all aspects of commercial and business disputes, including antitrust claims, claims seeking forced dissolutions, and claims based upon employment disputes, breaches of fiduciary duties, commercial contracts, non-competition agreements, breaches of warranties, and defective products.

As part of his commercial and business practice, Scott also assists medical providers and hospitals to collect past-due accounts and to seek payment when available under the Idaho Medical Indigency Act.

A portion of Scott’s practice also includes land disputes and real estate litigation, which often involves disputes over boundary lines, easements, and water rights. As part of his land and...

Nicholas Wollen is an experienced attorney who has been practicing law for over 20 years. As a former Ada County Deputy Public Defender, he understands how the Idaho criminal justice system operates and uses this knowledge and experience to give you the best defense possible. At Wollen Law we treat our clients with compassion, respect, and understanding. We fight for your rights and the best possible outcome to protect your future. We specialize in Criminal Defense including DUI's, marijuana charges, probation/parole violations, resisting/obstructing, assault/battery, and more. We also represent clients going before the Idaho Parole Commission for release hearings....

Samantha R. Hammond graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communications in 2011, receiving her degree from Lewis-Clark State College. She earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law in Moscow, Idaho, in 2014.

During law school, Samantha worked with the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Prosecutor and the National Indian Gaming Commission in Washington, D.C. After law school, Samantha returned to Coeur d’Alene and began practicing criminal defense and family law with Palmer | George PLLC. Samantha is an Associate Attorney of Palmer | George PLLC. She currently practices State and Federal criminal defense, family law, and general...

Fred began protecting the rights of Idaho working people in 1988. Indeed, he helped shape Idaho law through briefs and argument which extended the statute of limitations for injured workers in Idaho. (Ryen v. City of Coeur d’Alene, 115 Idaho 791, 770 P.2d 800 (1989).) Fred has continued the fight to make sure working people in Idaho are paid all their benefits. (Corgatelli v. Steel West Inc., 157 Idaho 287, 335 P.3d 1150 (2014).) Fred’s recent victory before Idaho Supreme Court established a rock solid ruling that gives injured Idaho workers the ability to defeat claims made by Idaho worker’s...

Michael G. Palmer graduated from the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, in 1993, receiving his degree in Communications. Michael earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law in 1996.

After law school, Michael passed the bar in both Oregon and Idaho. He began his career at the Kootenai County Public Defender’s office in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, becoming a zealous litigator for his criminal defense clients and a staunch advocate of individual rights. In 1999, he was awarded the prestigious title of “Jury Trial Attorney of the Year.” In that same year, and again in 2001, Michael...

I have 37 years experience with the same law firm assisting a wide range of individual, governmental, insurance companies, and other institutional clients in Idaho and Wyoming in general civil litigation and estate planning. My cases have included jury and court trials in all state and federal trial courts, and appellate courts including the Idaho Supreme Court, Wyoming Supreme Court, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

A lifetime Idaho resident, Mark received his law degree from the University of Idaho College of Law. After completing his education, hebegan his legal career in private practice, where he gained valuable experience working on a variety of legal issues, including criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. In 2009, Mark founded Snake River Law, where he continues to practice today. The team at Snake River Law provides niche legal services in estate planning, small business formation and compliance, probate and trust administration, and adoptions. One of the things that sets Mark and his team apart from other law firms is their...

I am a sole practitioner who answers her own phone and makes her own appointments. If you hire me, you will always be working with me, not an associate or paralegal. My primary concern is providing the information you need to make important decisions -- call anytime for a free consultation and never sign anything without reading it carefully, first! I am licensed in Utah, Idaho, New York and California. With the exception of California, I have lived and practiced law in each of these jurisdictions.

After twenty-five years of diverse work experience including a ten-year stint at a major utility and shorter stints at a small electronics manufacturer, real estate sales, and construction, Mr. Macomber graduated with his law degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law. Mr. Macomber uses a common sense approach to close transactions and settle problems that is unusual in the industry and has proven highly effective. Please visit For www.macomberlaw.com for more information.

Education:

2006: Business Administration - B.A.
Boise State University

2011: Juris Doctor - JD
University of Idaho

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Initium provides experienced corporate legal services for your small business, start-up, or nonprofit. Essentially, we offer your organization a “Virtual General Counsel”. Initium uses an innovative approach that disrupts the status quo through a nonprofit law firm model aimed to make business law services attainable to small businesses, startups, and nonprofits. Initium employs alternative fee structures, including a pay it forward approach where technology companies can pay it forward to off-set legal costs to startups. We think this promotes growth and innovation in the Boise community.

Ms. Maxwell has spent her legal career as in-house counsel primarily focused on...

I am an attorney helping those injured due to the negligence of others. I have over 35 years of trial experience, and 16 of those years were devoted primarily to representing insurance companies in injury cases. That experience has given me the ability to analyze injury cases from the insurer’s and insurance attorney’s perspective, giving my clients an edge in fighting for fair financial compensation for their injuries. My background also includes working as a Superior Court Commissioner and Judge Pro Tem, giving me the perspective of how judges assess the litigants appearing before them. Over...

Former prosecutor and federal immigration lawyer now practicing criminal defense in Idaho Falls, Idaho and representing immigrants in state and federal courts and before federal immigration agencies.

Tim Jones specializes in Immigration Law and has offices in Idaho Falls and Rexburg. He believes that clients deserve an attorney who will give them and their cases the attention they need.