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IDAHO SUPREME COURT
ROSTER OF PRIVATE CIVIL LITIGATION EVALUATORS (Section
7-1501, et seq., Idaho Code and I.R.C.P.
85) |
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Derr, Allen R. P.O. Box 1006 Boise, ID 83701 (208) 342-2674 (208) 342-2676 derrallen@aol.com |
$150 per hr.Costs only within 200 miles. Reimbursement for mileage, meals and accomodations | Yes. One per year | 43 years | ABA; ILF; ISB; ITLA; USCA; USDC; USSCT | 2001 NW Institute for Dispute Resolution; General Civil Mediation Graduate | General practice-constitutional law, trial | Trial work throughout my practice, mostly personal injury and criminal defense | I am trained and have experience as a mediator | N/A |
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Baker, Dwight E. P.O. Box 577 Blackfoot ID 83221 (208) 785-2310 (208) 785-6749 debaker@cableone.net |
$150 per hr. | Yes, no more than 1 every 2 months | 31 years | ISB; ABA Dispute Resolution; ISB Dispute Resolution; INNS | BS, Univ. of Wisconsin 1963 Bed, Univ. of Wisconsin Platteville 1964 JD Univ. of Idaho 1971 | Probate, litigation, mediation | 10 years-civil & criminal 20 years-civil litigation (Plaintiff and Defendant) 20+ years-Jury trials to conclusion | I have mediated 250 cases in the past 5 years, currently averaging at least one per week | I taught high school for 4 years. INNS of Court. Numerous litigation related CLE’s |
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Hodges, Mick P.O. Box 5298 Twin Falls, ID 83303 (208) 733-5500 (208) 733-5553 mhodges@spro.net |
$110 per hr. Reimbursement is negotiable. | No | 14 years | ISB; Vice President Fifth District Bar Asscn; Vice President Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. | Univ. of Idaho College of Law; JD 1987; B.A. BSU 1977 | Family law, personal injury, and commercial litigation | 14 years of active litigation experience | Have mediated many cases representing clients | I have been a quasi-judicial officer for over 10 years as an administrative hearing officer |
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Tuft, Steven A. P.O. Box 759 Burley, ID 83318 (208) 667-2922 (208) 678-1684 tuftlaw@pmt.org |
$125 per hr.$25 per hr. inside 5th district, otherwise $50 per hr. Reimbursement for all out of pocket expenses | Yes. Will not accept domestic relations pro bono cases. Up to 2 others per year. Parties must be pro se or attorney involved must also be handling the cases pro bono | 28 yearsUtah 1974-75 | IBB; Utah State Bar (inactive); ABA; Idaho Municipal Attorneys; Panel Attorney for Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association | BYU, B.A. 1971; U of Utah, J.D. 1974 | Municipal litigation; insurance defense-personal injury and commercial and business litigation, real estate litigation including foreclosure and quiet title, domestic relations | 5th District volunteer mediator, Prof. mediation-commercial, AAA Commercial Mediator Designation (lapsed); Represented clients in mediation proceedings | Past president 5th District Bar; Past president Idaho Municipal Attorneys | N/A |
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Greenwood, Richard D. P.O. Box 5737 Twin Falls, ID 83303 (208) 733-5737 (208) 733-8557 rgreenwood@greenwoodlaw.net |
$150 per hr.$75 per hr while trav. to and from evaluation outside of Twin Falls or Jerome. Reimbursement of gas, airfare, meals and hotel if overnight stay | Yes. Reimbursement of expenses if any; one year. (Addt’l if there are special circumstances) | 25 years | ISB. ISC. ABA. INNS. ITLA.USCA.USDC. Board-member Commerical law & Bankruptcy Section of ISB. | Univ. of North Dakota-J.D. 1977valedictorianJamestown College –B.A. 1972 | General practice-commercial transactions and litigation; bankruptcy; some personal injury plaintiff and insurance defense | Former city prosecutor; trials in civil cases in state court and bankruptcy court; some litigation experience in Federal Court | Participated as mediator in “Settlement week” number of years ago. Participated as attorney for a party in numerous mediations | N/A |
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Kumm, Kelly 1305 East Center Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 232-4051 (208) 232-2880 kummlaw@aol.com |
$100 per hr.$30 per hr. to and from an evaluation plus mileage at the IRS rate. Reimbursement for copy & fax, long distance costs plus any other out of pocket expenses including lodging, meals. No secretarial expense will be charged | Yes. In extreme cases, where appropriate need has been shown | 18 years | ITLA; ATLA; IACDI; ISB; Association of Family & Conciliation Courts; 6th District Bar Family Law Sections | .D. Univ. of Idaho Mediation training-Pepperdine Univ. | Dispute resolution; criminal law(defense); commercial litigation; family law; workers comp; personal injury(plaintiff) | Numerous trials, including approximately 10 jury trials, all of which were criminal except one. Assisted as second chair in approximately 5 other jury trials | First trained over 20 yrs. Ago. At least 100 family law mediations-many other civil mediations. Act as hearing officer for Dep’t of Education. Personal Coom’n & other state agencies. Handled numerous contested hearings | N/A |
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Barton, Breck P.O. Box 100 Rexburg ID 83440 (208) 356-4880 (208) 386-4882 breckb@ida.net |
$150.00 per hr. Reimbursement $3.65/mile or cost of airfare and/or car rental for extended travel. $25/day per diem. $65/hour for travel over 100 miles. Reimbursement $.365 pe | Yes. 2 per year. Cost of travel to be paid by parties | 26 years | ABA; ISB; ITLA; ATLA | B.S. Univ. of Utah 1973 J.D. Brigham Young Univ. 1976 | General practice with litigation emphasis in tort, contract, workmans comp. cases | Participants in numerous successful mediations | Multiple trials, mediations and arbitrations in state and federal court | Participants in numerous successful mediations |
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Larson, Reed W. P.O. Box 4229 Pocatello, ID 83205-4229 (208) 235-1145 (208) 235-1182 reed@cooper-larsen.com |
$125 per hr. Reimbursement of mileage at $0.34 per mile and other travel related expenses such as hotels and meals. | Yes. Only 3 per year. | 17 years. ID, UT, MT, WA, MO. On pro hac vice comm. Shoshone-BannockTribal Courts and C d’A Tribal Bar Assoc. | Currently vice president for the Sixth Judicial District Bar Association. Past president of the Southeast Idaho Claims Adjuster Association | Under-Graduate degree at BYU. Major in Political Science, Minor in Soil Science. Law Degree in 1985 from the Univ. of Idaho | My practice deals mainly with litigation. The majority of the litigation deals with personal injury. 60% of my practice is plaintiff work. I do a substantial amount of railroad litigation for plaintiffs. Other 40% Ins.defense work | I have participated in approximately 20 jury trials and at least 40 court trials or administrative hearings. I have argued cases before the ISC and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. | I have been participating in ASR as a party for the last 7 years and have acted as a mediator off and on during that same time frame. I participated as a panel speaker on the topic of ADR. | By doing both plaintiff and defendant work, I have gained a good understanding of both parties’ perspective which I believe helps me resolve civil disputes and the merits of both plaintiff and defendant. |
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Steele, Jon M. 1020 W. Main St Boise, ID 83702 (208)333-9495 (208)343-3246 jmsteele@runftlaw.com |
$200 per hour | Yes. Two per year | 31 years | ISB;Admitted to practice before Idaho Supreme Court, US Court of Appeals for 9th Circuit and US District Court for the District of Idaho; Idaho Trial Lawyers, Board of Dir. 1981-87 | Univ. of Iowa (BA 1973); Drake Univ. (JD 1975); Natl Institute of Trial Advocacy (1981); Advanced National Institute of Trial Advocacy (1982) | 31 years of civil trail and appellate practice, including the following areas: medical malpractice, construction litigation, general commercial litigation, and anti-trust. | Trial experience in real estate litigation, foreclosure, real property valuation, Plaintiff's personal injury, breach of contract, lien foreclosure, will contest, medical malpractice, 1983 litigation, construction and class action | Have acted as mediator in anti-trust litigation, have participated in 25 plus mediations at trial level and Supreme Court level | Ada County Bd of Adjustment 1981-82; Ada Cty Zoning Comm 1983-86; Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bd of Dir 1985-86; Friends of Channel 4 Public TV Bd of Dir 1983-85; The Children's School Bd of Dir 1985-86; Capital Youth Soccer Assn Bd of Dir 1996-2002; |
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Dance, Gary T. P.O. Box 817 Ste 2000 Pocatello, ID 83204 (208) 233-2001 (208) 232-0150 gtd@moffatt.com |
$150 per hr.$150 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaluation. Reimbursement for actual travel | No | 30 years | ISB; WY. Bar; Idaho Assn of Defense Counsel | BA BSUJD Willamette | Medical malpractice defense | Over 60 trial to verdict | Participated as counsel in hundreds | I have done it for 30 years |
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Manwaring, Kipp L. 381 Shoup Avenue, Suite 210 Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (208) 523-9016, ext. 117 (208) 523-9109 kippmanwaring@manwaring.com |
$200/hr, including time reviewing mediation statements and any travel costs. | ISB, American Inns of Court; ISB Real Property Section; Nat’l Order of Barristers; Seventh District Bar Assn. | BS – BYU (1983); JD - Univ of Idaho (1987) | Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution; experience as privately nominated arbitrator and mediator for farm lease issues. |
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David A. Johnson P.O. Box 52251 Idaho Falls, ID 83405 (208) 535-1000 (208) 523-4400 dj@ida.net |
$100 per hr. Reimbursement for mileage at $.35 per mile, lodging, meals and other out of pocket expenses reasonable necessary | Yes. 1) amount of controversy is less than $8000, 2) limited to 30 mile radius from Idaho Falls unless specifically agreed upon, and 3) four cases per year. Will consider others if conditions permit. | 17 years | ISB (litigation & Family Law Sections) USDC | AS Business Admin. Ricks College 1980Agri. BS Economics BYU 1982JD-Law Univ. of Idaho 1985 | General practice with emphasis on litigation, particularly domestic relations, criminal, contract & construction law. Some personal injury experience | 17 years of extensive litigation experience, both jury and court trials. Four years as Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney. | Several years as an attorney for one of the parties in mediation. | Have prosecuted and defended many appeals during my practice. |
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Gabiola, Julian P.O. Box 817 Ste 2000 Pocatello, ID 83204 (208) 233-2001 (208) 232-0150 jeg@moffatt.com |
$100 per hr.$.36 per mile | No | 17 years | ISB Portneuf Inn of Courts | BA Political Science Univ. of Idaho 1993JD Univ. of Idaho 1996 | Litigation-personal injury, medical malpractice, bad faith insurance | Tried a personal injury case in Wyoming federal court as co-counsel. Obtained a defense verdict. I also have provided litigation support in numerous personal injury cases | Studied ADR courses at U of I with Maureen Latlin. Experience with mediation as a litigator by providing position papers for my supervising attorney | N/A |
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Hancock, Jess D. (J.D.) P.O. Box 427 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5493 (208) 356-5496 hancock@srv.net |
$100 per hr. I will do one evaluation per year at no charge. Reimbursement for mileage at $.31 per mile. | Yes. One per year at no charge. If participants show requisite lack of finances, I will do up to three evaluations at the rate of $50 per hr. | 32 years | ITLA; ISB fee arbitration for several years | U of Oregon School of Law (JD) | Business & Corporate law; estates, trusts, family law; building and real estate; planning and zoning | Done all the trial work for our firm for 32 years. At least 10 trials per year before the district court, dozens before magistrate courts. | Participants attorney for many cases. Served as fee arbitrator for ISB | Experienced building contractor; perceptive ability to “cut through the chase” |
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Schroeder Thomas, John P.O. Box 267 Boise, ID 83701 (208) 384-1627 (208) 384-1833 |
$100 per hr.$45 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaluation if outside of Ada, Canyon, or Gem County.No charge for mileage, but need reimbursement for airfare, rental car, long distance. | No | 21 years | ISB; ISB Family Law Section; ITLA | B.A. Pacific Lutheran Univ. (1977); U of Id. Graduate work (1978); U of Id. J.D. (1981) | Litigation; personal injury and workman’s comp; family law; commercial/business | Many cases in State court in many judicial districts; completed court and jury trials; litigated in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and Industrial Comm.; argued in front of the Idaho Supreme Ct. several times | Mediation training, approx. 21 hrs. (1998) | Former board member and chairman of the board for AAA Idaho; past president of Boise Host Lions Club; 1993 Award of Merit from the Idaho State Bar for Pro Bono work |
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Hopkins, C. Timothy 428 Park Ave. P.O. Box 51219 Idaho Falls, ID 83405-1219 (208) 523-4445 (208) 523-4474 tim@hrchh.com |
$150 per hr. or $1000 a day. Reimbursement for copies, long distance, mileage if necessary | Yes. Subject to reimbursement for costs as indicated in Compensation & Expenses | 37 years | ISB; Ca. State Bar; ABA; American Bar Foundation, Fellow; Idaho Bar Foundation; Eagle Rock Inn of Court | Stanford University, B.AGeorge WA. Law School, J.D. with Honors, Order of the Coif. | Forty years of general law practice with an emphasis on civil litigation including contracts, torts, malpractice, real estate, water, planning and zoning, land use, corporate, construction employment, nuisance, administrative, etc. | See Professional Experience. | Informal mediation instruction related to participation in court supervised Settlement Weeks, and completion of the 40 hr. general civil mediation course at the University of Idaho. I have acted as a mediator in a substantial number of cases | N/A |
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Nalder, Lance G. 2635 Channing Way Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (2080 522-1230 (208) 522-1277 golferman@ida.net |
$150 per hr.$100 per hr. while trav. beyond 50 miles Reimbursement for mileage @$.36 per mile | No. | 17 years | ISB; ITLA; ATLA; USCA; USDC | B.S. Business Finance/Economics-Brigham Young Univ.Univ. of Idaho J.D.Ombudsman-Brigham Young Univ. | Personal injury; workers comp.; employment law (including title VII Discrimination);Domestic relations | Trial lawyer past 17 years-tried cases in State and Federal court | Participant in numerous mediations. Have acted as privately retained mediator twice. | Dispute resolution as ombudsman at BYU 1980. Active participant in mediation as counsel for litigants. |
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Meyers, M. Jay P.O. Box 4747 Pocatello, ID 83205 (208)233-4121 (208)233-4174 mjmatty@qwest.net |
$145 per hr 1/2 billable rate for travel time, mileage for out of town travel | No | 30 years in State of Idaho, Wyoming - 1992 | ISB, WSB, ABA | BBA, Idaho State University, 1971; JD, University of Idaho, 1974 | General litigation in addition to workers' compensation | Over 10 jury trials, countless hearings, court trials, Industrial Commission hearings, over 10 Idaho Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases | I have participated in countless mediations as attorney for a party; Fee Arbitration Panel for ISB; 40 hours of Mediation training | Member of Professional Conduct Board |
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Kerrick, David E. P.O. Box 44 Caldwell, ID 83606 (208) 459-4574 (208) 459-4573 kerrick@kerrick.com |
$150 per hr.$75 while trav. to and from an evaluation. Reimbursement of all out of pocket expenses and mileage | Yes. Will conduct a limited number of pro bono evaluations depending on the matter and on my other time commitments. | 22 years | ISB; ABA; ITLA; ATLA | B.A. Univ. of WA. 1972JD Univ. of Idaho 1979 | General contract and personal injury litigation, estate planning, probate, real estate and business | Extensive background in all types of litigation in magistrate and district courts in Idah | Have participated in several mediations as an attorney | N/A |
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Mauk, William L. P.O. Box 1743, 515 S. 6th St. Boise, ID 83701 (208) 345-2654 (208) 345-3319 maukburgoyne@rmci.net |
$150 per hr.Hourly rate during travel depends on whether can coordinate with other business. Negotiable.Reimbursement for mileage, lodging, meals, airfare, long distance, copying | Yes. Depends greatly on the case, the time regimen and whether the contorting litigators are charging and how much | 27 years | ISB; ATLA; ITLA; Admissions: ISC, U.S. Dist. Ct. (Idaho, Iowa, Wisc); 9th Cir. Ct. of App.; U.S. Fed. Cir. Ct. of App. | B.A Univ. of So. Calif. (Political Science) 1969. M.A. Columbian Univeristy(PS) 1971. JD Anitoch School of Law. Diplomat & Faculty co-chair, National College of Advocacy | Employment; commercial litigation; personal injury; criminal defense; medical malpractice | Considerable | Considerable as a participant I have been involved in numerous ADR’s-the American Arbitration Asscn, the FMCS and bar sponsored programs | Evaluating civil disputes is what I have done every week for 27 years. I also teach trial tactics and damage calculation throughout the U.S. |
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Hollman, James D. 2635 Channing Way Bonneville, ID 83401 (208) 522-1230 (208) 522-1277 holman@ida.net |
$150.00 per hr. $100 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaluation.$.365 per mile and any out of pocket expenses. | No | 22 years | ISB; ITLA; Nebraska State Bar Ass’n; USDC; USCA;USS CT | B.A. Northwestern Univ. 1975J.D with distinction Univ. of Nebraska College of Law1978 | Personal injury defense; plaintiffs personal injury, worker’s comp., domestic relations, employment discrimination, criminal defense | Extensive experience with personal injury jury trials in district court, some limited experience in employment discrimination cases in federal court | Have participated in numerous mediations but not as a mediator | N/A |
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Axline, Scott E. P.O. BOX 100 Blackfoot, ID 83221 (208) 785-6274 (208) 785-6280 scott-axline@cableone.net |
$185/hr plus expenses | Inns of Court; ISB; ITLA; IACDL | BA – Idaho State Univ; JD – Univ of Idaho | Law Clerk of Arnold T. Beebe; general practice except debtor’s bankruptcy and workmen’s compensation. 0 Hours – Family Court Services Child Custody Mediation |
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Graham, Christopher P. 225 N. 9th St., Suite 820 Boise, ID 83702 (208) 331-1170 (208) 331-1529 cgraham@idalaw.com |
$140 per hour; no travel charge in third and fourth judicial districts; reimbursement for mileage and out-of-pocket costs only per govt guidelines; 1/2 fee for travel time | Will consider 2 pro bono cases per year | 8 years | ISB; ISDC; DRI | Boise State (BA 1995); U of I (JD 2000); NITA | Personal injury; product liability; insurance law; employment law; business/commercial disputes; medical malpractice; nursing home litigation | Active civil trial pratice for seven years | Numerous mediations and settlement conferences; numerous SLRA evaluations |
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Desler, Peter 623 W. Hays Boise, ID 83702 (208) 344-0654 (208)429-1891 bams1@mindspring.com |
$125 per hr.(a) no charge for travel time w/in a 50 mile radius(b) $50 per hr. and actual out of pocket expenses outside 50 mile radius | NO | 32 years | ISB (92-present); AAA (85-present); IMA (94-present); CA. State Bar (75-present); BSU (adjunct faculty, 92-present) Arbitration & Mediation Panelist for World Intellectual Property Org. and the Nat. Arbitration Forum | J.D. College of William & Mary 1972; B.A. Providence College 1969; Over 100 hrs. of basic & advanced arbitration trainings; over 100 hrs. of basic & advanced mediation trainings | Over 30 years of active & ongoing legal experience in virtually all areas of civil law including but not limite to contracts & commercial law, business disputes, corporate & partnership matters, realty issues, personal injury and tort law, insurance, etc. | 20+ years of active litigation experience in both state & federal courts in virtually all areas of civil law. Representation has been approx. equal between plaintiffs and defendants | Provides various ADR services on a continuing basis, including mediation, arbitration, early neutral evaluation, mini-trials, private trials, discovery referee, hearing officers, etc. Has conducted over 2000 contested ADR hearings | (1) appointed judge pro tem for various judicial proceedings in various judicial jurisdictions. ADR trainer for various groups and organizations. |
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Hoagland, Samuel A. 1471 Shoreline Dr. Ste 100 Boise, ID 83702 (208) 386-9292 (208) 386-9944 samhoagland@justicemaximus.com |
$100-$150 per hr.1/2 hourly rate outside Ada County for travel time. Reimbursement for travel time and long distance calls | Yes. In an appropriate case upon prior review | 20 years | ISB; ITLA; American Pharma-ceutical Assn; American Society of Pharmacy Law | B.S. Pharmacy ISU 1976JD Univ of Idaho 1982 | General civil and criminal litigation | 20 years-trials in state and federal courts | 20 years settling cases | pharmacist since 1976-extensive clinical experience working with MD’s at patient bedside in hospitals. Two years teaching clinical pharmacy & 3 years teaching pharmacy law at ISU |
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Ohman, John M. P.O. Box 51600 Idaho Falls, ID. 83405 (208) 522-8606 (208) 522-8618 cob.jmo@ida.net |
$150 per hr.$75 while trav. to and from an evaluation Reimbursement for mileage and lodging | No | 29 years | ISB; ITLA; ABA; (litigation, family law, tort and insurance practice); NE State Bar; ILF; 7TH Jud. Bar Assc’n; Assc’n of Interstate Commerce Practitioners; Phi Alpha Delta; Nat’l Law fraternity; Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee | Creighton Univ. Business Admin. BSBACreighton Univ. Law JD | General practice with emphasis in personal injury and insurance litigation | Over 80 jury trials; thousands of hearings; hundreds of court trials | Mediations, arbitrations, negotiations, settlement conferences | Evaluation of cases for other attorneys and insurance companies;Hearing officer; Chairman of Idaho Transportation Board;Legal advisor to various public and charity organizations |
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Bailey, Eric S. P.O. Box 1007 Boise, ID 83701 (208) 344-7200 (208) 344-9670 bowen-bailey@rmci.net |
$125 per hr. Standard government mileage reimbursement. $65 per hour outside Southwest Idaho. | No. | 13 years | ISB; ABA | Univ. of Idaho 1991 J.D.; Univ. of Iowa (1982) M.A. Industrial Relations/Human Resources; DePauw Univ. (1980) B.A. Economics/Business | General litigation-plaintiff and defendant; Insurance defense; Worker's Comp.-claimant and defendant | Trials in state and federal court; personal injury; medical malpractice; numerous worker's comp. Hearings; seven (7) cases before Idaho Appellate Courts | Participant in numerous mediations at district court, Industrial Commission and Idaho Supreme Court; Intercompany arbitrations; management/labor negotiations |
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Olson, Stephen J. 2537 W. State Street, Suite 200 Boise, ID 83702 (208)345-8400 (209) 322-4486 steveo@bradylawoffice.com |
$90 per hour; travel time at $20/hour if outside of Ada County; mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate; actual travel, lodging and meal expenses for out-of-area evalautions. | Yes. Will handle 1 of every 10 cases for reimbursement of actual expenses only. Financial need of parties will be primary factor in chooing that case. | 18 years in Idaho | ISB | Univ of CA Santa Barbara (B.A.); Univ of Denver (JD) | Litigation (gen civil and commercial); general business law (entity formation and dissolution, contract analysis and drafting) general real estate including landlord/tenant. | Have handled all phases of cases including bodily injury, property damage and various types of commercial matters including internal company operation disputes, contract claims, consuner protection and fraud/embezzlement | Have appeared as counsel in 5 or 6 mediations and several arbitrations. | A considerable amount of work has been for small businesses and individuals, so I understand and am senatitive to theneed for prompt and cost-effective resolution of legal matters. |
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Owens, R. Bruce 1875 N. Lakewood Dr. Ste 200 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (208) 667-0683 (208) 664-1684 jane@ojvw.com |
$150 per hr.$100 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaluation. Reimbursement for meals and lodging | Yes. One per year | 18 yearsWa. State and Federal Court 1973-present | Wa. State Bar Association; ISB; ITLA; ATLA; ILF; Lawyer Rep. To Federal Court | Brigham Young Univ. 1969 B.S. EconomicsArizona State Univ. 1972 J.D. Law | Personal injury; medical malpractice; product liability; business litigation | Board certified by ITLA and ISB as Civil Trial Specialist since 1995. Have tried to verdict over 40 cases. Have tried several medical negligence cases lasting six weeks. | Engaged as both mediator and arbitrator in numerous personal injury, product liability and medical malpractice cases, as well as the attorney representing a party in mediation and arbitration settings | N/A |
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Robison, Jesse C. 82 Cedar Hills Dr Pocatello, ID 83204 (208)234-9292 same ace-one@cableone.net |
$125 per hr. 1/2 my hourly rate for travel; no charge for mileage / reimbursement for extraordinary shipping charges | No. | 24 years State of Idaho, 1981-1982- State of Nevada. | ISB/ Sixth District Bar/ State Bar of Nevada | B.U.S. degree with emphasis in pre-law Idaho State Univ. 1977 / J.D. Univ. of Idaho 1980 | tort litigation/governmental claims/Ins. Def. Personal Injury | 25 years of private practice with a number of court & jury trials primarily focused around tort litigation | I have served as a mediator for 5 years/my trial practice was equally balanced/between plaintiff and defendant representation | Combination of trial experience-mediation & arbitration work/attorney fee dispute mediator & experience on numerous community & charitable boards |
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Gardner, David P. P.O. Box 817 Pocatello, ID 83204 (208) 233-2001 (208) 232-0150 dpg@moffatt.com |
$115 per hr. Reimbursement for travel expenses, meals, mileage at $.36 per mile | No | 7 years | 6th District Bar Assn.; ABA; Portneuf Inns of Court; Idaho Assn. Of Defense Counsel; ISB | BS-Psychology-BYUJD Seattle U. School of Law | Insurance defense litigation; auto liability product liability, personal injury, worker’s comp. Defense and health care law | Four jury trials in past 7 yearsSeveral mediations for PI cases and work comp.Motion practice in state and federal court | Participation in mediations in various casesLaw clerk for Hon. Randy Smith; some mediation experience w/him | Law clerk for Hon. Randy Smith. |
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Gillespie, James R. P.O. Box 2337 Boise, ID 83701 (208) 344-8400 (208) 344-7100 |
$165 per hr. | No. | 39 years. State of Utah 1964-present, all Federal Courts, U.S. Supreme Court 1971-present | ABA; UBA; IBA; (ADR section, Governing Council), 4th District Bar Asscn past president, ATLA, Idaho Governor's Task Force on ADR, American Arbitration Asscn | Univ. of Utah; B.S. 1961-Marketing; M.S. 1964-Marketing; J.D. 1964. | General practice attorney with extensive practice in agricultural banking, business, natural resources, construction law and transactional real estate. | Mediator and arbitrator for numerous disputes relating to commercial, real estate, banking, natural resources, civil litigation and personal injury cases. | On an average, I mediate and/or serve as an arbitrator on 2-3 separate cases per week. |
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Lynn, John C. 512 N. 13th Street Boise, ID 83702 (208) 344-3357 (208) 344-3370 johnlynn@fiberpipe.net |
$175 per hr.$100 per hr while trav. to and from an evaluation. Reimbursement of expenses only if reasonable and necessary. | Yes, but no domestic law issues | 36 years | National Employment Lawyers Association. ISB-Employment Law Section | Master of Bus. AD. Univ. of Michigan 1971. Law Degree Univ. of Michigan 1973; Basic and advanced ADR training from the Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution | Employment (plaintiff) & civil rights & personal injury | Extensive. Representation of a party | Numerous mediations and arbitrations | Hearing Officer |
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Haemmerle, Fritz X. Haemmerle & Haemmerle, P.L.L.C P.O. Box 1800 Hailey, ID 83333 (208) 578-0520 (208) 578-0564 fxh@cox-internet.com |
$150 per hr.$100 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaluation. In addition to an hourly rate, I would require reimbursement for lodging and meals | Yes. I would agree to a pro bono case provided I did not have any other pro bono files that were open. | 14 years | ISB; ITLA; INNS; U.S.D.C.; United States Court of Claims | Under-graduate, U. of S. Calif, BSU, (B.S. Finance); U of Idaho (J.D.) | Land use law; water law; construction and real estate disputes; torts; breach of contract (corporate and individual); family law; criminal law | I have numerous jury trials (all criminal). I presided over numerous court trials while serving as a Special Master on the SRBA. I have extensive motion practice experience | While serving as a Special Master, I presided over many mandatory settlement conferences | N/A |
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Harper, Brian D. P.O. Box 2838 Twin Falls, ID 83303 (208) 734-4123 (208) 733-4153 harperb@cableone.net |
$125 per hr.½ billable rate for travel to and from an evaluation. Reimbursement for mileage at current IRS rate. | Yes. No insurance can be involved and parties must verify lack of financial ability to pay. | 20 years | State roster of approved State of Idaho Litigation Attorneys; American Arbitration Association Trained Mediator | New Mexico State Univ. BBA-financeUniv. of Houston-JDAAA Mediator Training | Civil litigation all areas | Extensive active litigator for 20 year career | Extensive; been involved actively with ADR for over 10 yrs. | Extensive civil litigation defense and plaintiff’s work. Can evaluate the merits of case based upon working with both in civil litigation |
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Brady, Michael G. P.O. Box 1398 Boise, ID 83701 (208) 327-8900 (208) 322-4486 bradylaw@bradylawoffice.com |
$125 per hr.$125 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaluation. Reimbursement for mileage at $.33 per mile; hotel and airfare should overnight stay be required | Yes. Limited to Adams, Canyon, Owyhee, Gem, Payette, Washington, Ada, Boise, Elmore, Valley counties | 32 years State of Utah 1999-present; State of WA. 2002-present; U.S. District Court Districts of Idaho & Utah 1970-present (Idaho) 1999-present (Utah). | ISC Roster of Civil Case Mediators; USDC-Idaho Roster of Mediators; IMA; AAA; USB; WSB; ABA; ATLA; ITLA; IADC; ILF; DRI | Northwestern Institute of Dispute Resolution; 40 hrs. 5/2000 and 20 hrs. in 5/2002.Small lawsuit Resolution Act Seminar; ISB 11/2002-2.75 hrs. | Insurance defense; civil litigation; commercial litigation; arbitration and mediation | The experience I bring to the table comes from representing both plaintiffs and defendant in civil litigation over 32 years. In other words, I have a complete understanding of both points of view. | In my 32 yr. Career I have participated in the mediation of hundreds of complex legal disputes both as mediator and legal counsel to parties. Additionally, as an arbitrator I bring the full depth of my 32 years in presiding over adversarila proceedings. | With over 32 years experience and background I understand that a quick and economical resolution of legal disputes serves the interests of all parties. I am qualified to act as an evaluator to determine factual and legal disputes between parties. |
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Penny, David 225 N. 9th St. Ste. 820 Boise, ID 83701 (208) 331-1170 (208) 331-1529 dpenny@idalaw.com |
$150 per hr. Reimbursement for travel, etc. is negotiable depending on case. | No. | 18 years. US District Court-District of Idaho since 1986. ISB | ISB; Idaho State Court Mediation Roster | BSU-1983; Gonzaga Univ. School of Law-1986 | 18 yrs. Of private practice representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants primarily in ares of civil litigation, personal injury, business litigation, construction litigation, and divorce. | 18 years of prosecuting and defending lawsuits in both state and federal court including numerous bench and jury trials. | Institute for Conflict Management-40 hr. mediation certification course; Pro Bono Mediator; Id. Attorney General's Mediation Program; Participation in 30-40 mediations and arbitrations as attorney for participants. |
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Hunter, Larry C. P.O. Box 829 Boise, ID 83701 (208)345-2000 (208)385-5384 lch@moffatt.com |
$165.per hr. Travel expenses would be charged if outside the 4th District; travel time of less than 1.5 hrs from Boise will not be charged. Above that time will be charged at standard rates. Hourly compensation and travel expenses outside 4th District | Yes but limited to 3 per calendar year | 28 years in Idaho | ISB- Alternative dispute resolution Section (Section council 2001 et seq, chariman 2004-2005) American Bar Association-Section of ADR, Idaho Association of Defense Counsel; Idaho Trial Lawyers Association | College- Harvard-1968, Law School - Northwester University 1976, Graduate School - Brigham Young Univ. 1971, ADR training | Litigation-including the following : personal injury-motor vehicle, product liability, presmises liability, professional liability, agricultural law, creditor/debtor, Breach of contract-commercial, securities law | I have tried dozens of cases; I have handles hundres of other litigated cases that have ended short of trial because of summary judgment, dismissal or settlement. I have handled both plaintiffs and defendants cases - more defense than plaintiff | I have resolved dozens of cases through mediation and arbitration. I am trained in ADR techniques having taken a 40 hour training course and additional follow up CLEs. | My work on the Idaho State Bar Commission gave me insight into areas of practice throughout the state |
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McBride, Michael R. 1495 E. 17th St. Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (208) 522-2552 (208) 525-5288 one@datawav.net |
$125 per hr.$75 per hr. to and from an evaluation outside Bonneville County $.365 per mile, lodging and meals | Yes. With mileage reimbursement and advance case review | 19 years | ITLA; ATLA; ISB | BA Brigham Young Univ.J.D. Univ. of Idaho 1982 | Personal injury and Idaho Workers Compensation, ITLA Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation and Workmans Compensation | 40+ jury trials20+ Workers Comp. Hearings | Advocated for injured clients at numerous mediations and arbitrations. Served as arbiter in contract and civil disputes. | Small Lawsuit Seminar November 2002; resolved hundreds of injury cases through settlement mediation since 1985 |
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Browning, Bart D. P.O Box 1846 Twin Falls, ID 83303 (208) 733-7180 (208) 733-7967 bart@tflaw.com |
$110 per hr. $50 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaluation. + costs | Yes. In the Magic Valley Area (5th District) | 18-1/2 | 5th Dist. Bar Association; ITLA; ATLA; ABA Inns of Court-Theron Ward Chapter Twin falls | BS BYU 1981 Financial Planning; JD BYU 1984; Mediation Training/San Imparati Portland, Or. 1998; Alan Athadeff Seattle, Wa. 1999 | Personal injury/wrongful death including product liability and medical malpractice cases. Adoptions. Pharmaceutical cases/ MDL Fen-Phen | 20-40 PI cases per year resolve thru mediation or arbitration or directly with the insurance carriers. 1-2 trials per year. | A lot of mediations as a personal injury atty. + training as a mediator. 1-2 arbitrations a year. | Mediation training. All hrs. needed for CPM |
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Stephens, Alan C. 2635 Channing Way Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (208) 522-1230 (208) 522-1277 acs@ida.net |
$150 per hr.$100 per hr. beyond 50 miles mileage reimbursement .$.35 per mile, long distance, telephone, copies | No | 24 years | ISB; USCA; IADC; International Association of Defense Lawyers | B.A. Economics BYU 1975J.D. Univ. of Idaho 1978 | I practice mainly in the area of personal injury, product liability and insurance law | Tried between 50 and 100 cases in many areas of commercial, personal injury and related areas. | I am on the Supreme Court list of approved Civil mediators and have an active practice as a mediator. I have also represented many clients in the mediation process. | N/A |
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Cooper, Gary L. P.O. Box 4229 Pocatello, ID 83205 (208) 235-1145 (208) 235-1182 gary@cooper-larsen.com |
$125 per hr.$50 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaluation. Reimbursement for mileage and long distance phone charges. | Yes. No more than 5 per yr. | 27 years | ISB; INNS | U of Idaho 1972 B.SU of Idaho 1975 Law | Personal injury | Over 60 jury trials as lead counsel; over 30 appeals state and federal court; numerous court trials & workers comp. Hearings | I seldom act as the mediator but participate in 40+ mediations per year as the representative of a litigant | Represent plaintiffs 25% of the time and defend 75% of the time. I evaluate over 100 new personal injury cases each year in my practice |
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Howard, Kenneth B. P.O. Box 2528-250 NW Blvd. Ste 107A Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 (208) 676-8890 (208) 676-0981 kenh@my180.net |
$150 per hr. Reimbursement for mileage and accommodation expenses | Yes | 27 years | ISB; WA State Bar; Michigan State Bar; ACTL; WA TLA; ITLA | B.S.M.E. 1967 Kettering Institute (formerly G.M.I). J.D. 1971 Wayne State Univ. | Civil trial practice in state and federal courts principally in Idaho and WA | I have litigated civil cases in states of Michigan, Texas, California, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho over past (30) years | I have mediated cases and served as an arbitrator for the past 12-15 years in Idaho and Washington | I have consulted with and for other attorneys and participated in case evaluation programs for other attorneys in addition to my own cases |
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Wharry, Martha G. P O Box 2158 Boise, ID 83701 (208)869-0137 (208)424-6940 nwas11c@msn.com |
$100 per hr $50 per hour for travel, Mileage, hotel, plane fare, car rental | Yes limited to 5 per year | 8 years in Idaho | ISB, Oregon State Bar | University if Denver College of Law, J.D.; Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution, Certificate | Litigation, personal injury, employment, complex litigation, professional liability defense, insurance, construction, business litigation | 8 years in private practice in civil litigation in the above areas | 40 hours of training at Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution; service on fee dispute committee of the ISB | Judicial clerk for state district court judge for two years |
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Lee, Michael G. P.O. Box 1010 Challis, ID 83226 (208) 879-2444 (208) 879-5289 leelaw@custertel.net |
$125 per hr.$.50 per mile while trav. to and from an evaluation. Reimbursement for mileage, food, lodging depending on the distance of the travel | Yes. Local appt. only | 29 years State wide | ISB; ITLA; U.S.D.C; Nat’l Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers, ID.Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers | BS- Northwest Missouri State Univ.JD-UCLA | Criminal defense, Business, Real Estate, Probate, General Litigation, Domestic Law, General Small town practice | 29 years of criminal and civil trial work prosecuting and defending | Two cases | N/A |
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Michaud, James R. Judge P.O. Box 465 Sagle, ID 83860 (208) 263-0444 jmichaurd@televar.com |
$10-$150 per hr.No travel expense except outside the First Judicial District. No hourly fee for travel. Out of pocket travel costs only. | Yes. Sliding fee scale or periodic payment for marginally indigent. No fee for indigents. | 28 yearsWA. State 1986-1987 | ISB; WA.State BarJohn P.Gray Inns of Court-Past president | Gonzaga J.D 1975Nat’l Jud. College Alum of 6 one week coursesCivil mediation Certificate 2001 after one week course | Criminal and Civil Litigation 1975-1987 District Judge 1987-2002 Administrative Law(Government and workers comp) | 15 years trial judge 1987-2002 Civil and Criminal trials 1974-2002Admin. Law Hearings 1976-1987 | Mediation of cases 1994-2002Nat’l Jud. College Cert. Mediator 2001 one week courseFormer Insurance claim adjuster | Guest speaker-judicial and attorney seminarsInstructor-Business Law-North Idaho CollegeFrequent Bar Exam graderCity Council member 1982-86 |
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Hawkins, Kent L. P.O. Box 991-5th Flr Pocatello, ID 83204 (208) 232-2286 (208) 232-2499 klh@merrillandmerrill.com |
$125 per hr. $125 per hr. to and from an evaluation. Reimbursement for travel, long distance etc. | No | 16 years UT. Bar member but practice only in Idaho | Idaho Municipal Attorneys, Idaho Defense Council, 6th District Bar | BYU Law | Litigation-plaintiff and defense | 16 years-numerous jury trial (approx. 10), but mediate and settle most cases | Mediate almost every case successfully | N/A |
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Carey, George D. P.O.Box 171391 Boise, ID 83717 (208)866-0186 gdcgdc@yahoo.com |
$150.00 per hour,no charge for travel time; travel expense reimbursement in accordance with State rate outside 4th judicial district | One case per year, provided attorney for one of the parties is also pro bono | 40 years: 5 years civil and criminal trial work; 30 years as trial judge in Boise; 5 years as senior judge | ISB; Idaho District Judges Association; Inns. | A.D. Columbia Univ 1964; J.D.,Fordham Univ 1967 | 5 years in civil and criminal trial work; 30 years as district judge; 5 years as senior Judge | 5 years in civil and criminal litigation | 35 yrs of settlement and mediation conferences | N/A |
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Luker, Lynn Michael P.O. Box 190929 Boise, ID 83719 (208) 343-0022 (208) 375-0501 lmluker@mindspring.com |
$100 per hr.No charge 1st hour round trip, $40 per hour thereafter; no charge mileage first 20 miles round trip, $.365 per mile thereafter. Reimbursement of actual out of pocket expenses | Yes. 1 every 6 months. (Jan-June/ July-Dec) require payment of actual costs, and request for pro bono service with explanation of why pro bono service needed. Right reserved to determine sufficiency of the need. | 22 yearsUtah 1986-present | ISB; ITLA; Utah SB; USCA 9th, USS Ct. | AB-U of Cal Berkeley (1977) Pol. Sci.JD- Univ. of Idaho (1980)100+hrs mediation training U of Idaho | Over 20 years experience in work comp, PI and insurance cases, certified worker’s comp. specialist, also experienced in social security, employment, real estate and ADR | 20 years litigation experience including full range of discovery, admin. hearings, jury trials, Sup. Ct. Appeals. | Volunteer A.G. Mediation Program, 100+ hrs. mediation training since 1998, U of Idaho, Sup. Ct. listed mediator, service as both mediator and arbitrator | Hearing officer Idaho Dept. of Environmental Quality; Law clerk Id. Sup. Ct.; past chair ISB Worker’s Comp. Section; Chair Worker’s Comp. Certification Committee; Past member Idaho Appellate Rules Committee |
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Gaffney, Michael D. 2105 Coronado St. Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (208) 523-5171 (208) 529-9732 gaffney@idahofallslaw.net |
$125 per hr.$75 per hr. if trav. beyond 30 miles to and from an evaluation. Reimbursement at $.365 per mile if over 50 miles | No | 16 years Wy. 4 years | ILF: ITLA; ATLA; ISB; WSB; USOC-Id, Wy, Co USCA-9th & 10th circuit, Million Dollar Adv. Forum, Id. Special Dep. Att. General | Univ of Idaho.J.D. | Trial Attorney, Injury, Property, Business & Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Professional Malpractice | 50+ Jury trials | Former ISC Approved Custody Mediator, numerous mediations, arbitrations | N/A |
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