Sun Valley Lawyers

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...

For over twenty years I have provided ethical and creative advice to governments, hospitals, individuals, homeowners' associations and corporate entities. Immigration services include Family petitions, business visas, H-1Bs, Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waivers, PERM, Green Cards, Labor Certification, and other non-immigrant visas such as O, Q, and R.

Cheryl Allaire has more than 20 years of experience providing legal and strategic counsel to businesses ranging in size from small start-ups to established publicly held corporations. Her practice focuses on a wide variety of corporate and business matters including entity selection and formation, corporate governance, equity and debt financings, SEC securities compliance and public company reporting requirements, venture capital and private equity, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and joint ventures, commercial transactions, contract negotiations, employment and consulting agreements and equity compensation plans. She assists businesses throughout their entire life cycle, from startup to exit, and in many different industries including...

Elizabeth Mathieu is a highly experienced attorney in Ketchum, Idaho. She is a co-founding and co-managing partner at Mathieu, Ranum & Allaire, PLLC . Her legal practice focuses on: • Estates, gifts, and trusts planning and administration • Powers of attorney and health care directives • Tax law - estates, gifts, trusts, retirement plans, and other planning structures • Charitable planning (domestic and international) • International estate planning • Pre and post nuptial agreements • Tax-exempt charitable organizations entity selection, formation, and management She has over 38 years of legal experience, with bar admissions in Idaho (since 2011), New York (since 1983), and the U.S. Supreme Court (since 2009). Before moving to Idaho, Mathieu led trust...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Natalie practices family law and mediation in Ada and Canyon counties. She 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....

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...

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.

Colby Jones holds an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. As a litigation attorney and conflict resolution specialist, Colby currently serves as chairperson of the Dispute Resolution Section of the Idaho State Bar, and was selected as a Rising Star (2024) by SuperLawyers. He is a mediator and is listed on the Idaho Supreme Court roster of custody mediators. Colby is a Tedx speaker on the subject of inclusiveness. He previously co-authored for the Idaho legal journal, The Advocate. Before seeking a career in law and alternative dispute resolution, Colby was an adjunct instructor...

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...

Fran Talboy Kershisnik has practiced probate and estate planning for over thirty years. A native of Idaho, Fran has spent her years in practice creating estate plans to help individuals structure the ideal plan for them. Fran believes there is no one size fits all in the law. In addition to writing wills and trusts, Fran spends her time providing probate services for clients. The death of a loved one is an emotional time and Fran not only focuses on the legal process of probate, she focuses on the client and their individual needs. Fran's compassion extends to the guardianship process....

* 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...

I graduated from Stanford University in 1989 and went on to attend the University of Idaho College of Law, where I graduated in 1992. With over thirty years of practice, I have successfully represented numerous clients in Southern Idaho across various legal matters including divorce, family law, probate, guardianships, conservatorships, misdemeanor criminal charges, and post-judgment relief. I firmly believe that every client deserves to be heard, and I understand that I serve as their voice within the legal system. I recognize that there is no "one size fits all" approach in law, and I treat each case as its own unique...

Margarita is originally from Odessa, Ukraine. She eventually moved to the United States and began the lengthy process of immigrating, taking on the process by herself. Margarita had successfully obtained an undergraduate degree, became a lawyer, naturalized as a U.S. citizen, and had obtained green cards for her family throughout her immigration journey. After the long, difficult, and emotional journey of immigrating both herself and her family, she decided to start this law firm to assist future immigrants and provide them with the benefit of her own personal immigration experiences. Today Margarita is on a mission to make the immigration process...

I was raised in the Kansas City area and have lived in various places since then. In 2009, I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Kansas, where I was also a Division I athlete on the university’s rowing team. I continued my education at the University of Oklahoma, obtaining a Master of Science in Geology in 2011. After my graduation, I worked for Noble Energy Inc. in Houston, Texas, for seven years. My role as a development geologist involved working on offshore oil fields in Israel, Equatorial Guinea, and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. My...

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...

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.

Although born in Denver, Colorado, Mark has lived in Idaho most of his life. Mark grew up in Eagle, Idaho and graduated from Eagle High School. He completed his undergraduate studies at Boise State University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing. During his time at Boise State, Mark also completed a semester abroad in London, England.
Mark attended law school at the University of Idaho and graduated in 2016. After law school, Mark worked at a local Boise firm primarily handling personal injury cases in which he represented a number of various plaintiffs. Mark also did some...

I manage all aspects of contract development for MotivePower, Inc. I engage in customer negotiations and facilitate cross-functional group communications to implement proactive strategies to complete sophisticated project deliverables in the rail industry. I ensure focused legal support to a team of Project Managers that coincides with internal risk management strategies and complies with larger corporate obligations. In short, I help my team to build cutting edge, highly engineered, locomotives for the freight and transit markets.

I joined Generations Law Group with the goal of helping individuals and families preserve the wealth they have worked had to earn during their life. Since watching his my own family members lose their life savings on their long-term medical costs, I have known I wanted to help others avoid the same fate. I received my J.D from Concordia University School of Law in Boise, Idaho; and then received my LL.M. in Taxation from Boston University School of Law.

During law school, I worked as an extern for the Idaho Fourth Judicial District Court, and the United...

I mainly represent clients with their business and bankruptcy needs. Most of my work relates to helping clients organize, reorganize, buy/sell and merge companies. I expect that no attorney in the state of Idaho has more experience with complex mergers and acquisitions.

Eric is a peer-reviewed, AV-rated attorney and key member of the Jones & Swartz civil litigation team. He is involved in a full spectrum of complex cases ranging from serious personal injury, to employment matters to commercial litigation. Eric has successfully litigated a wide variety of cases for clients of the law firm, in Boise and beyond. Eric represents individuals and businesses of all sizes doing plaintiff and defendant work.

Eric S. Rossman has dedicated his career to representing clients in employment law, medical malpractice and personal injury litigation in state and federal courts throughout the northwest. An Idaho native, he is a graduate of Boise State University (B.B.A., Business, 1989) and the University of Idaho (J.D., 1992). He is admitted to practice in all of Idaho’s state district courts, the Idaho Court of Appeals, the Idaho Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth and District of Columbia Circuits. Mr. Rossman has tried numerous cases to a judge and jury with great success and has recovered...

We specialize in working with community banks, assisting them in navigating the ever-shifting legal and regulatory environment while recommending strategic business options leading to new and unrealized growth opportunities. We work with small business owners to identify legal strategies that can help strengthen and grow their businesses and protect their personal assets by building more sure legal foundations, protecting branding and business offerings, identifying incentives, protecting revenue, recovering money, preparing to sell, and much more. We also have expertise providing legal services in tax incentives and non-profit organizations, navigating complicated application and regulatory guidelines and identifying legal strategies and solutions that can...

When it comes to the relationship between Ryan Henson and his clients, he understands that the legal system cannot be navigated alone, and that his clients rely upon him to get them through it. Ryan's practice ranges from representing corporate clients in contract negotiations and disputes to family matters such as divorce & custody as well as criminal defense. Ryan applies a real-world, practical approach when it comes to problem-solving and litigation. He also spends a significant amount of time consulting with many different types of businesses to assist them with forming practices that maximize their focus and minimize their...

I was born in Moscow, Idaho while my parents were attending law school and was raised in Boise. I graduated from Boise High School. I attended the University of Utah and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. While at the University of Utah, I was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. The five core values espoused by Beta Theta Pi are cultivation of intellect, responsible conduct, mutual assistance, integrity, and trust. While an undergraduate in the summer of 2008, I served as a staff intern in Washington, D.C. for Rep. Robert Wexler (Florida 19th...

Max represents the small businesses of Idaho. With hands-on experience in both law and business, Max understands the legal complexities and entrepreneurial ingenuity it takes to run a business.

After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Max spent nearly a decade working as a landman in the exploration and production (E&P) sector of the Oil & Gas Industry. Max performed patent to present title research and leased mineral rights on land developed for petroleum and natural gas exploration in Colorado, Texas, California, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah. Max has spent many years traveling around the Western...