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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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McCrea, Stephen B. P.O. Box 1501 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 (208) 666-2594 (208) 664-4370 sbmccrea@adlephia.net |
$175 per hr. Reimbursement for actual out of pocket expenses | Yes. Two per year when parties cannot afford the cost | 29 years | ISB | UCLA-BA 1971U of I-JD 1974 | Commercial law, bankruptcy, domestic | 20 jury trials; 40-50 non jury trialsHearing officer for Idaho Trans. Dept. | Volunteer mediator for Kootenai County Settlement Week; have participated in numerous mediations | N/A |
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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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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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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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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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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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Palmer, Fred 106 W. Superior St. Sandpoint, ID 83864 (208) 263-8529 (208) 263-8983 |
$100 per hr.$25 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaluation | No | 26 years | ITLA; Id. Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys;NACDL; ISB | Univ. of WA.- BAGonzaga Law School -JD | Personal injury, criminal defense (DUI, M-J), Family Law | Avg. 2 Dist Ct. Jury trials per year, 4 Mag. Jury trials per year in civil and criminal | Law Week mediator-Bonner/Bounday Cty Dist. Ct. annually; Avg. 4 Dist. Ct. & 12 Mag. Ct. civil settlement neg. per year. | N/A |
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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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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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Anderson, Bruce A. 1400 Northwood Center Ct Ste C Coeur d Alene ID 83814 (208) 667-2900 (208) 667-2150 brucea@ejame.com |
$150 per hr. No charge Sandpoint & Coeur d'Alene, 1/2 hourly rate otherwise. Reimbursement for all out of pocket expenses | Yes 1-2 annually and counsel to agree to waive fee | 17 years; CO. 9 years | ISB-fee arbitrator, ISB-commerical, bankruptcy, taxation Sec.; Volunteer mediator-Kootenai, Bonner Counties | BA- Eastern Washington Univ. 1980 JD-Univ. of Idaho 1985 LLM Tax-Univ. of Denver 1987 | Bankruptcy, Commercial, Taxation & general litigation | Volunteer mediator- 5 years. Attended First District mediation training. Volunteer fee arbitrator-2 years | Volunteer mediator- 5 years. Attended First District mediation training. Volunteer fee arbitrator-2 years | N/A |
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Servick, Susan K. P. O. Box 2900 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 (208)667-1486 (208)667-1825 susan@servicklaw.com |
$150 per hour; one half hourly rate to travel to and from mediation if located outside Kootenai County; reimbursement for travel costs if located outside Kootenai County | Yes, but will take one per year. | 22 years | Idaho State and Federal Courts (1985); Washington State Court (1990); Washington Federal Court, Eastern Dis (1990); Kootenai County Bar Assn (President 1989) | Univ of Idaho (JD 1985); Boise State (B.A. 1982); Univ of Idaho Mediation training (2005) | Personal injury, family law; administrative hearing officer for Dept of Health & Welfare | Civil litigation primarily in personal injury and family law for over 20 years | Pro Ten Judge for Kootenai county DUI Court |
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Erbland, Peter C. P.O. Box E/ 701 Front Ave. Ste 101 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 (208) 664-8115 (208) 664-6338 perbland@painehamblen.com |
$160 per hr.½ hr. rate while trav. to and from an evaluation. | Yes. Two per year upon agreement of counsel to also waive fees | 24 years | ISB; INNS; U.S.S. Ct.; U.S.C.A. 9th; U.S.D.C. Idaho | BA-St. Bonaventure Univ. 1975; JD Gonzaga Univ. 1978 | 10 years criminal prosecution; 14 years private practice with emphasis on civil litigation, mediation and arbitration | 14 years as civil litigator with emphasis on personal injury, commercial and civil rights in state and federal court | Approximately 20% of my practice consists of serving as mediator and arbitrator in a wide range of civil disputes | Many years of private practice evaluating, mediating and/or litigating civil disputes on a daily basis |
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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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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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Diehl, James Theodore 106 W. Superior St. Sandpoint, ID 83864 (208) 263-8529 (208) 263-8983 jtdiehl@netw.com |
$100 per hr.$25 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaluation. | No | 16 years | ISB (Business and Corporate Law Section and Real Property Section); Idaho Partners for Justice | B.A. Bus Admin. Univ. of Montana 1978J.D. Gonzaga School of Law | Business Law; Real Estate; Wills & Probate; Commercial Law; General Civil Litigation | Litigation primarily relates to real estate and general business; commercial disputes. | Attended several CLE’s regarding mediation.Mediator in Bonner County Settlement Week | N/A |
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Doman, Andrew P. 907 Main Ave. St. Maries, ID 83861 (208) 245-9155 (208) 245-1095 apd@christdom.net |
$150 per hr.$50 per hr. while trav. to and from an eval. Reimbursement for general travel costs, i.e. meals, mileage, out of pocket expenses | Yes. Two per year if counsel also agree to waive all fees | 23 years | John P.Gray Bench Bar Forum; Inns of Court; U.S.D.C for the District of Idaho, U.S.S. Ct., C d’A Tribal Court; Shoshone Bannock Tribal Court; ISB; West Virginia State Bar and Wyoming State Bar | BSF 1976, MSF 1978, West Virginia UniversityJD 1988 West Virginia | General civil litigation, real property, contract dispute, tort cases | Civil litigation mainly in state district court | Court approved evaluator. Have successfully resolved numerous cases on behalf of clients through mdiation and other forms of ADR. | I have represented numerous clients in mediation and settlement negotiations regarding real property and contract disputes, business matters and tort cases. |
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Lynn, John C. 776 E. Riverside Drive, Suite 200 Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 685-2333 (208) 685-2355 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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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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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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Eidam, Bradford S. P. O. Box 1677 Boise, ID 83701 (208)339-9000 (208)343-2069 beidam@mindspring.com |
$150 per hour, plus out-of-pocket expenses. (No charge for travel in Ada County). | Yes - subject or prior approval | 27 years in Idaho | ITLA; ISB | Univ of Idaho (B.A.) 1978; Univ of Utah (J.D.) 1982 | Workers' compensation; personal injury | Litigated variety of different cases while in private practice with small firms and as sole practitioner during last 27 years | Participated in numerous mediations |
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Vernon, Craig K. 1875 N. Lakewood Dr. Ste 200 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (208) 667-0683 (208) 664-1684 cvernon@ojvw.com |
$75 per hr.$25 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaluation. Reimbursement for travel expenses | Yes. One per year. | 7 years. Also a member of the Wa. State Bar since 1996, licensed in both state and federal courts in Idaho & Wa. | ISB; Wa. State Bar, ITLA, ATLA, WSTLA | BYU, B.S. Economics 1993J.D. Univ. of Idaho 1996 | Personal injury; medical and dental malpractice, civil litigation | 12 jury trials to verdict7 mandatory arbitrations in Washington | Participated in many mediations representing the plaintiff; represented the plaintiff in the arbitrations mentioned in litigation exp. | N/A |
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Beck, Lawrence R. P.O. Box 1390, Ste D Hayden, ID 83835 (208) 772-4400 (208) 772-7243 becklaw@icehouse.net |
$150 per hr. $60 per hr. while trav. to and from and evaluation. Reimbursement for meals and lodging. | Yes. 2 per year where appropriate need has been shown. | 15 years | ISBA; ITLA | BA Public Admin.Wash. State Univ. 1981JD Univ. of Idaho 1987 | Personal injury-workers comp.Municipal lawContract disputes-civil litigation-employment law. | Have litigated hundreds of files. Tried six district court cases to verdict. Litigated numerous cases up to trial date. | Served as mediator in ½ dozen cases. Attended mediation CLEs. Mediated cases for law week. | Have evaluated hundreds of PI & Comp. Cases. Numerous employment law and contract disputes. |
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Delfino, Patrick 2101 Lakewood Dr Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (208)667-7990 (509)838-4906 pdelfino@ewinganderson.com |
$135.00/hr plus for travel 1/2 hourly rate plus mileage at IRS reimbursement rate and for expenses mileage, hotel if necessary; airfare if necessary | Yes - two per year when parties cannot afford the cost | 18 years and in Washington State | Idaho State Bar; Washington State Bar Assoc.; Kootenai County Bar Assoc.; Spokane County Bar Assoc.; Washington State Trial Lawyers Assoc. | Univ. of California Santa Barbara, Political Science, 1971; Gonzaga Univ. School of Law, J.D., 1986; NW Institute for Dispute Resolution, Univ. of Idaho 2005 | Civil trial practice, primarily personal injury representing plaintiffs and defendants; Insurance law | 18 years representing plaintiffs and defendants in jury trials, bench trials, arbitration and mediation | many years representing clients in mediation and arbitration. Have conducted mediations as a trained mediator since 2005; have acted as arbitrator in mandatory arbitrations in Washington |
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Adams, Randall R. P.O. Box 1758 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 208-664-9281 (208) 664-5380 rradams@quanesmith.net |
$125.00 per hr and $50.00 per hour for travel time | Yes. One per year and/or 10% of evaluations per year | 22 years Idaho - Washington 1995 to present U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals - 1990 to present | ISB, Washington State Bar | B.A. 1979 Univ. Southern Calif.; J.D. 1983 Univ. of Idaho College of Law | Insurance law, insurance defense, civil rights, employment law, municipal law, professional malpractice | Over the last 20 years, I have tried over 40 civil cases, both jury and court trials, in Idaho, Washington and federal courts; I also have extensive appellate experience | I have acted as a volunteer mediator several times during the First Districts Settlement week; I have mediated (as participant) dozens of cases and have arbitrated many cases. | I have been a member of the Idaho State Bar Character and Fitness Committee, and I am currently a member of the Professional Conduct Board. I acted as a Fee Arbitrator. |
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Christensen, Richard S. 907 Main Avenue St.Maries, ID 83861 (208) 245-9155 (208) 245-1095 rsc@christdom.net |
$150 per hr. $50 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaulation. Reimbursement of mileage at IRS reimbursement rate. General travel costs, meals, mileage, out of pocket expenses | Yes. 2 per year maximum if counsel also agrees to waive fees. | 29 years | John P. Gray Inns of Court, U.S.C.A. 9th Cir., U.S.S. Ct., U.S.D.C., Idaho; Coeur d'Alene Tribal Court. | General civil litigation, real property, contract dispute, tort cases | Civil litigation mainly within state court at district and magistrate level. | Volunteer mediator for settlement week, domestic /child custody mediations. | Participated in criminal mediation of 1st degree murder conspiracy and arson case. |
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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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Jackson, Robert L. P.O. Box 912 Parma, ID 83660 (208)453-9523 bjackson@jacksonlawcompany.com |
$125 per hour. No charge for mileage withihn 60 miles of Boise. Additional mileage at federal mileage rate. No travel time for first hour.Reimbursement for any extraordinary expenses, subject to negotiation. | No | 27 years | ITLA; ISB; AAJ | BA from ISU (1980); JD from Univ of Idaho (1982) | 26 years of representing clients in worker's compensation claims; personal injury claims, medical negligence claims, insurance coverage disputes and contract dispute law. | Criminal and civil trials in all state and federal courts. Workers' compensation certified specialists. | 25 years of mediation/arbitration experience |
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Carey, George D. P.O.Box 171391 Boise, ID 83717 (208)866-0186 georgedcarey@gmail.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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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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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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Kirkpatrick, Paul L. 1200 Ironwood Dr #301 Coeur d'Alene 83414 (888)537-5778 (509) 624-2081 pkirkpatrick@ks-lawyers.com |
$150.00/hour - not to exceed $1,000 | To be determined | 22 years in State of Washington; 16 years in State of Montana | ISB; Wash State Bar; MT State Bar; USDC East & Weatern District of WA; USDC of Idaho; USDC of MT; USCA 9th Cir;Spokand Cty Bar Assn; Kootenai Cty Bar Assn; WA State Trial Lawyers Assn; WA Defense Trial Lawyers Assn; Am Veterinary Med Law Assn; USDC of Ida | B.S. Univ of MT 1982; J.D. Gonzaga Univ (1986); Univ of WA mediation cert; Univ of ID Mediation Cert; Pepperdine Inst for Disp Resolution | Litigation, personal injury, product liability employment law, veterinary law | Private civil lit practice for 22 yrs in PI, PL, employment law and veterimary law | Have mediated over 50 cases as private party mediator |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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James IV, Leander L. 1875 North Lakewood Dr. Ste 200 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (208) 667-0683 (208) 664-1684 ljames@ojvw.com |
$120 per hr.$60 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaluation. Reimbursement for meals and lodging. | Yes. 2 per calendar year. | 9-1/2 years | Idaho Bar; U.S. District Court of Idaho; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington; ATLA; ITLA | B.A. emphasis on writing, Univ. of Santa Clara, 1983.J.D. Univ. of Idaho 1993 | Personal injury; employment law; medical malpractice; general litigation; property law | Nine years of litigation experience. Have 11 jury trials to verdict. Nine of those were personal injury cases. Court Trials: 2 | Engaged as mediator and arbitrator. Have mediated clients’ cases on numerous occasions. Presented “Arbitration from the Attorney’s Perspective” on behalf of the Kootenai County Bar Association | Authored UM/UIM Arbitration in Idaho for the October issue of the Advocate. Played active role in drafting Small Lawsuit Resolution Act (SLRA). Have worked as a professional carpenter and commercial fisherman. |
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Fisher, Heidi L. 212 S. 11th St. Ste 1 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (208) 667-4571 (208) 664-6648 chandfi@imbris.net |
$130 per hr.Zero in Kootenai county; IRS mileage reimbursement rate plus $30 per hr. travel time outside of Kootenai county for trav. to and from an evaluation.Reimbursement for IRS mileage, long distance if teleconference, copies, postage | Yes. One per calendar year; subject to case review before acceptance and pro se parties or parties’ counsel also providing pro bono or reduced rate services for the evaluation, expense reimbursement still required. | 22 years | ISB; ABA; Idaho Mediation Association, Association for Conflict Resolution, American Arbitration Asscn. | Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio:1977 BA English, Political Science, University of Colorado, School of Law, Boulder, Colorado; 1980 J.D | Past general civil practice with family law emphasis and administrative hearings officer; since 1997, exclusively (almost) neutral practice as mediator, arbitrator in civil disputes and administrative hearings officer. | Represented parties in civil litigation/court trials (no jury trials, except as second chair) | Mediations and arbitrations in real estate, probate, business, personal injury, contracts, construction disputes and divorce (property settlements, custody, support, etc.) Mediations in more than 500 cases; 30 plus or minus arbitrations. | Hearing officer experience in adjudicative role, weighing evidence from a neutral perspective and responsibility of deciding outcomes. |
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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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Finney, John A. 120 E. Lake St. Ste 317 Sandpoint, ID 83864 (208) 263-7712 (208) 263-8211 |
$160 per hr.$160 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaluation. Reimbursement included in hourly compensation unless beyond ordinary expense | Yes. Based upon review of the matter and agreement to do so, I will accept up to 2 pro bono per year | 7 years | ISB; ITLA | Univ. of Idaho College of Law J.D. 1996 | Civil litigation, real property, personal injury, business associations | General civil practice including civil trial and appellate work | General civil practice including representing clients in mediations, arbitrations, and evaluations | General civil practitioner |
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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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Eismann, Samuel 1424 Sherman Ave. Ste 500 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (208) 664-8268 (208) 667-3679 eismannlaw@nidlink.com |
$150 per hr.$25 per hr. while trav. to and from an evaluationReimbursement for mileage at federal rate and any out of pocket expenses ie. Meals, lodging, no charge for copies or long distance | Yes. One per year after review of case and depending on time constraints | 38 years | INNS; ISB; U.S.C.A.; U.S.D.C | LLB, Univ. of Idaho 1964 | Insurance defense, general practice, civil trials | 38 years, civil and criminal trials, plaintiff and defendant representation | Served as a mediator in numerous cases, also as an arbitrator, also attorney for parties in numerous mediations, taught and attended many ADR seminars | N/A |
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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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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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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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Paulsen, James H. 110 S. Third Sandpoint, ID 83864 (208) 263-6838 |
$110 per hr.One-half (1/2) hourly rate to and from an evaluation. Reimbursement for any out of pocket expenses | No | 29 yearsMN. 1 yr.CA. 2 yrs. | State Bar of MN. And CA. | B.A Cornell Univ. 1964JD Univ. of MN 1968 | I have a general practice, with emphasis on real estate litigation | Extensive civil and criminal litigation the first 20 years of practice, much less the last 10 years | Participation as counsel for litigants in 10-15 mediations | I have represented parties in approximately 30 appeals decided either by the ISC, or the Court of Appeals. |
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Legend of Abbreviations: AAA = American
Arbitration Association |