North Fork Lawyers

Charlie Hepworth is recognized by fellow lawyers, and clients, as the leading Boise, Idaho personal injury and medical malpractice attorney. There is no attorney in Idaho who comes close to him for a record of success in medical malpractice cases.

Born and raised in Twin Falls County, he attended Stanford University and earned his law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law. Initially working with his father, Idaho litigation legend John C. Hepworth, Charlie has practiced law in Idaho since 1983.

Charlie represents individuals with claims for personal injury, medical malpractice or wrongful death. ...

Joshua C.P. Reams is an attorney with The Elder Law Group of Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group. Joshua’s practice is focused on estate planning and long term care for seniors. He received his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Northwest Nazarene University and his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from Willamette University College of Law, where he graduated as Class Valedictorian. During law school, he was a member of the Willamette Law Review and the Moot Court Board receiving the Bruce Spaulding Award for Trial Advocacy and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award.

Joshua is an accredited attorney with the...

J. Grady Hepworth was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho. Grady graduated from the University of Washington School of Law among the top of his class. While in law school, Grady was a Senior Editor for the Washington Journal of Law Technology & Arts, as well as co-Champion of the 2017 Judson Falknor Appellate Advocacy Competition. Grady gained invaluable judicial experience while interning with the Idaho Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of Idaho, and the chambers of Judge Richard C. Tallman for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. These experiences...

Charles F. Bean was raised in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was fortunate to play basketball for the College of Southern Idaho “Golden Eagles” which was coached by Eddie Sutton who is currently the 8th winningest college coach of all time. While attending Gonzaga Law School, he worked full time as the Assistant Personnel Director for Expo ’74 in Spokane and still had time to write an article for the Gonzaga Law Review. Charlie and his wife, Carol, have four grown children and 10 wonderful grandchildren. Along with being a proud grandfather and a full time lawyer, Charlie has found time...

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...

Patrick Mahoney of Mahoney Law PLLC is an established, top Idaho medical malpractice and personal injury attorney with over two decades of experience serving all of Idaho. In the last ten years alone, Mahoney Law has recovered over $20 million for its clients. Patrick's top-tier ratings on Super-Lawyers, AVVO, and Google speak for themselves. Mahoney Law is a Better Business Bureau accredited law firm based on its core values and approach to client service. Patrick attended the University of Idaho's College of Law, where he was an Editor of the Law Review, and then clerked for two...

J.J. Despain is a managing attorney in Boise for W&O’. He is admitted to the Colorado State Bar and practices mostly family-based and employment-based immigration law. J.J. has represented clients in over 100 interviews with USCIS. He has participated in events at community centers in both Utah and Idaho to present issues in immigration law and speak about the many possibilities available to potential clients. J.J. graduated from Brigham Young University, where he earned a bachelor of arts in communications with an emphasis in print journalism. He spent two years as an opinions editor, sports editor, and web editor for...

In both the community and the courtroom Lane V. Erickson has advocated for his clients for over 17 years.  As a partner with the Racine Law Firm, Mr. Erickson leads the experienced Estate Planning Team in all areas of estate planning, probate and elder law.  His practice also includes business creation and planning, real estate transactions and foreclosure, commercial litigation and employment law.  Mr. Erickson has appeared in state and Federal courts as well as numerous arbitrations and mediations throughout Idaho and Utah. Mr. Erickson lectures frequently with Sterling Education Services, Inc., and the National Business Institute, Inc., on...

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.

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).

A personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney, Kent A. Higgins is part of the law firm of Merrill & Merrill. Representing clients in Eastern Idaho, he is admitted to practice in state courts in Utah and Idaho. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Tax Court, the United States Court of Federal Claims, several U.S. Courts of Appeals and the Ute Indian Tribal Court of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation.

Mr. Higgins has over 36 years of experience protecting the rights of the average worker and the injured. In 1979, he graduated from...

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.

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,...

Joseph Frick is an experienced family law attorney in Idaho and a military veteran. He provides legal representation to clients across all family law matters, including but not limited to divorce, child custody, paternity actions, dependency and Department of Children and Families (DCF) issues, post-divorce modifications, and adoptions. Family law matters such as divorce and custody can be emotionally challenging, and Mr. Frick understands the need for sensitivity and empathy while dealing with such issues. His Idaho-based family law firm is equipped to handle cases with care and concern to help protect clients and their children during times of change. The...

Natalie believes that the best lawyers are peacemakers, working to find solutions in even the most emotionally-charged situations. Inviting an attorney into your situation can either simplify or complicate your experience. Having someone “fight” for you only prolongs the fight. Instead, look for an attorney that will solve problems for you. Natalie has served clients both in Idaho and in Arizona. She graduated Cum Laude from the Arizona State University School of Law, one of the top public law schools in the nation. She has also worked in chambers with judges at nearly every...

Brent’s practice is focused on a broad range of civil litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury claims. He has successfully represented individuals and families asserting claims for wrongful death, brain injury, electrical burns and other significant injuries. Two cases in which he was lead lawyer resulted in recoveries of more than $2.7 Million. He is recognized for his thoroughness and resourcefulness in complex litigation. Brent also enjoys representing small businesses in commercial litigation. He is keenly aware of the client’s need to achieve a just result as quickly and as inexpensively as possible. In appropriate instances he does not...

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...

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 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...

Todd Ungerecht graduated from Gonzaga University in Spokane with degrees in Political Science and History in 1987, and he went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Gonzaga School of Law in 1990. After law school, Todd worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney with the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney's office in Pasco, Washington, prosecuting misdemeanors and was appointed Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, providing advice to the Board of Franklin County Commissioners as well as other county elected officials on local civil matters. He also has several years of experience working in small private law practice, handling a variety...

Martens Law Office is a criminal defense law firm dedicated to representing those charged with a crime in Idaho. If you have been charged with a criminal offense, let us help by providing an aggressive legal defense in an Idaho Court of Law. Being accused of a crime is a serious matter, and you need legal representation. Go to court with an aggressive lawyer who is experienced in Idaho laws to protect your reputation and future

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...

Committed To Providing The Best Representation To Every Client In Every Case
If you or a loved one have been charged with a crime, it is important to hire an Idaho attorney who will aggressively fight for you! Facing a criminal charge is an unpleasant and often confusing experience. You probably have questions about your rights, your future, and potential consequences.

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Don't attempt to navigate the system on your own. A criminal charge should not be treated like a DIY weekend project - You have too much on the line!

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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...

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.

* Expert witness in human resources practices. * Expert investigator for workplace misconduct *Speaker for conferences, training programs on human resources or harassment prevention. *Author, Harassment Prevention Resources. *Does not represent individuals in employment related actions

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...

Education:

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

2011: Juris Doctor - JD
University of Idaho

Tim Gresback is a Moscow, Idaho attorney who concentrates on personal injury cases. Tim has over thirty years of experience and has focused on personal injury since 2001. Tim is a certified Idaho Trial Lawyers Association Civil Trial Specialist and has served as the President of the Idaho State Bar.

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...

Derek grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He graduated from Brigham Young University - Idaho with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, and graduated from Utah State University with a Master's degree in Human Resources, and a Master's degree in Business Administration. After graduate studies, Derek attended law school at the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School. Derek currently works at Beard St. Clair Gaffney PA as an associate in Pocatello, Idaho.

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...

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...

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.

Over 21 years of professional experience serving southeast Idaho, including seven years as an Idaho State Trooper and a Pocatello Police Officer and 14 years as an attorney. I have made it a career to help those who stand in need, be it individuals, businesses or political entities. I value professionalism, ethics, attention to detail and determination in performing zealous advocacy for my clients.
I was born in Idaho, where I have lived for almost my entire life, except for approximately seven years where I lived in the San Jose, California area. I am married and have...

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...

A criminal accusation can have a lasting impact on your friends, your family, and your future and should not be taken lightly. Many charges can lead to large fines, probationary measures, or even jail time. Your best defense against penalties like these is the defense of an experienced attorney like Jeffery E. Nona. If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense the best way to protect these assets is to have a good defense, crafted by an experienced attorney.

When you call attorney Jeffery E. Nona, you gain access to decades of experience and successful practice. Mr. Nona spent more than...

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...