1. William G. Dryden
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Willamette University, Class of 1978, J.D.
College: Brown University and Stanford University, Class of 1975, B.A., Social Psychology and Political Science, with distinction
Admitted: Willamette University, Class of 1978, J.D.
Practice Area: Litigation, Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law (pari-mutuel racing), Alternative Dispute Resolution, Environmental Litigation
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2. John J. Burke
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Utah, Class of 1992, J.D.
College: Weber State College, Class of 1981, A.S., , Weber State College, Class of 1989, B.S., magna cum laude
Admitted: University of Utah, Class of 1992, J.D.
Practice Area: Civil Rights, Health Law, Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device, Products Liability
Membership: Idaho State Bar American Bar Association International Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute (State Representative, Idaho, 2004-2007 Northwest Region Director, 2012-2013) Idaho Association of Defense Counsel (Director, 2006) American Health Lawyers… Read more Idaho State Bar American Bar Association International Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute (State Representative, Idaho, 2004-2007 Northwest Region Director, 2012-2013) Idaho Association of Defense Counsel (Director, 2006) American Health Lawyers Association, Board Liaison to the Defense Research Institute Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee Idaho State Liaison for the Defense Research Institute Drug and Device Committee. Read less

3. Julianne S. Hall
Title: Attorney
Law School: The University of Idaho, Class of 2004, J.D.
College: The University of Montana, Class of 2000, B.A.
Admitted: The University of Idaho, Class of 2004, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Professional Errors and Omissions, Appellate, Product Liability Defense
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4. Kyle D. Duren
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Idaho, Class of 1996, J.D.
College: University of Idaho, Class of 1992, B.S.
Admitted: University of Idaho, Class of 1996, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Agricultural Law, Crop Damage, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Membership: Boise and American Bar Associations Idaho State Bar.

5. Jeffrey A. Thomson
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Idaho, Class of 1985, J.D.
College: University of Idaho, Class of 1981, B.S.
Admitted: University of Idaho, Class of 1985, J.D.
Practice Area: Appellate Practice, Litigation, Corporate Law, Insurance Coverage Defense, Insurance Bad Faith Defense, Contracts, Business Law
Membership: Idaho State Bar Defense Research Institute Idaho Association of Defense Counsel.

6. James A. Ford
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., 1985
College: University of Montana, B.S., 1982
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Automobile Negligence, Personal Injury, Professional Malpractice, Workers Compensation
Membership: Idaho State Bar (Chairperson, Young Lawyers Section, 1989-1990 Member, Sections on: Worker's Compensation Litigation Professionalism) Defense Research Institute Idaho Association of Defense Counsel (President, 2001-2002). American Inns of Court #130 (Secretary/Treasurer,… Read more Idaho State Bar (Chairperson, Young Lawyers Section, 1989-1990 Member, Sections on: Worker's Compensation Litigation Professionalism) Defense Research Institute Idaho Association of Defense Counsel (President, 2001-2002). American Inns of Court #130 (Secretary/Treasurer, 1991-1997) International Association of Defense Counsel. Read less

7. Ryan P. Armbruster
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Denver, J.D., 1975
College: Bradley University, B.A., 1973
Admitted: University of Denver, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Municipal Law, Workers Compensation, Real Estate Development, Public Authority Finance
Membership: American Bar Association (Member, Local Government Law Section) Idaho State Bar (Member, Workers Compensation Section, President, 1989-1990) Defense Research Institute Idaho Municipal Attorneys, Inc. (Associate Member).

8. Jon M. Bauman
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., 1982
College: University of Utah (B.A., magna cum laude, 1976; M.A., 1980)
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Workers Compensation; Civil Litigation; Insurance Defense; Appellate Practice; Legislative Practice
Membership: Idaho State Bar (Member, Workers Compensation Section); Utah State Bar; Idaho Association of Defense Counsel.

9. Jaclyn T. Gans
Title: Shareholder
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10. Amanda K. Schaus
Title: Attorney
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D.
College: University of Kansas, B.A.
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D.
Practice Area: Real Estate, Construction, Business Formations, Local Government and Municipal Finance, Public Entity Representation
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11. KC Hovda
Title: Associate
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College: Idaho State University, Class of 2012, B.A., , University of Idaho, Class of 2015, J.D.
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Practice Area: Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Insurance, Mediation, Arbitration, Professional Errors & Omissions, Real Estate, Labor and Employment
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12. Carl A. Burke
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13. John Magel
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of California at Berkeley, LL.B., 1964
College: University of Idaho, B.S., 1961
Admitted: University of California at Berkeley, LL.B., 1964
Practice Area: Mediation; Products Liability; Commercial Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arbitration; Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Legal Malpractice
Membership: Idaho State Bar; State Bar of California; Idaho Mediation Association; Idaho Trial Lawyers Association; Idaho Association of Defense Counsel.

14. James D. LaRue
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., 1975
College: University of Idaho, B.A., 1968
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Products Liability Defense; Professional Errors and Omissions
Membership: Idaho State Bar; Idaho Association of Defense Counsel (President, 1993-1994); Defense Research Institute; Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel.

15. Loren C. Ipsen
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Hastings College of The Law, J.D., 1975
College: Harvard University, B.A., 1972
Admitted: Hastings College of The Law, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Estate Planning; Wills; Trust Law; Business Transactions; Real Estate; Banking Law
Membership: Idaho State Bar.

16. Joshua S. Evett
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1994
College: Macalester College, B.A., cum laude, 1987
Admitted: Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Insurance Bad Faith Defense; Medical Malpractice; Civil Litigation; Intellectual Property
Membership: State Bar of California; Idaho State Bar; American Bar Association; Idaho Trial Lawyers Association.

17. Meghan S. Conrad
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., 2004
College: Colgate University, B.A., 1999
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Litigation, Insurance Defense
Membership: Idaho State Bar.

18. Jade Stacey
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., 2008
College: Boise State University, B.A., 2004
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Civil Litigation
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19. Joseph N. Pirtle
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., 2004
College: University of Idaho, B.S., 2001
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Litigation, Insurance Defense, Commercial Law
Membership: Idaho State Bar Idaho Association of Defense Counsel, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Oregon Casualty Adjusters Association

20. Matthew L. Walters
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., 2002
College: University of Montana, B.A., cum laude, 1997
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Litigation, Insurance Defense, Construction Law, Employment Law
Membership: Idaho State Bar (Member, Employment & Labor Law Section) American Inns of Court.

21. Kristina J. Wilson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., 2008
College: College of Idaho, B.A., 2004
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Civil Litigation
Membership: Idaho State Bar; Idaho Women Lawyers.