1. Brian C. Larsen
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., 2001
College: Utah State University, B.S., cum laude, 1997; University of Colorado at Boulder, M.B.A., 2001
Admitted: University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., 2001
Practice Area:
Membership: American Bar Association; Idaho State Bar.

2. Richard G. Smith
Title: Partner
Law School: Georgetown University, J.D., cum laude, 1979
College: University of Idaho (B.A., 1974; B.S., summa cum laude, 1975)
Admitted: Georgetown University, J.D., cum laude, 1979
Practice Area: Administrative Law, Tax Litigation, Income Tax Litigation, Property Tax Litigation, Sales Tax Litigation, Business Organization Law, Finance Law, Business and Commercial Litigation
Membership: Idaho State Bar; Washington State and American Bar Associations; Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants; Firm representative to the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry and the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho.

3. Merlyn W. Clark
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., 1964
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Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., 1964
Practice Area: Arbitration, Mediation, Lawsuits / Disputes, Commercial Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Membership: Bar Fellowship: American College of Trial Lawyers. Fellow, the American Bar Foundation. Master of the Bench, The American Inns of Court Foundation. Member: American Bar Association; Idaho State Bar, Chair Litigation Section, 2005. Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers; The American Bar Foundation; American… Read more American College of Trial Lawyers. Fellow, the American Bar Foundation. Master of the Bench, The American Inns of Court Foundation. Member: American Bar Association; Idaho State Bar, Chair Litigation Section, 2005. Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers; The American Bar Foundation; American College of Civil Trial Mediators. Read less

4. Kara L. Heikkila
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Seattle University, J.D., cum laude, 1997
College: Idaho State University, B.S., with highest honors, 1987
Admitted: Seattle University, J.D., cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Employment Defense; Civil Litigation
Membership: Washington State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Idaho, Washington, and Alaska.

5. Emily Klick
Title: Associate
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6. Brad Preston Miller
Title: Board of Partner
Law School: University of Idaho, Class of 1986, J.D., summa cum laude
College: University of Idaho, Class of 1983, B.S., cum laude
Admitted: University of Idaho, Class of 1986, J.D., summa cum laude
Practice Area: Employment Law, Advertising, Commercial Litigation
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7. Bret F. Busacker
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, J.D., 2000
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., 1995; Washington State University, College of Business and Economics, M.B.A., 1997
Admitted: The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Tax(30%); Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation(70%)
Membership: American Bar Association.

8. John F. Kurtz, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola University of Los Angeles, J.D., cum laude, 1978
College: California State University at Northridge, B.S., 1975
Admitted: Loyola University of Los Angeles, J.D., cum laude, 1978
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Creditors, Litigation, Antitrust & Trade Law, Business, Intellectual Property
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9. Nicholas G. Miller
Title: Partner
Law School: Stanford University, J.D., 1976
College: Stanford University, A.B., with distinction, 1972
Admitted: Stanford University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Public Finance Law, Securities Law, Corporate & Incorporation, Venture Capital
Membership: American Bar Association; New York State Bar; State Bar of California; Idaho State Bar; National Association of Bond Lawyers.

10. Paula Landholm Kluksdal
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., summa cum laude, 1997
College: Albertson College of Idaho, B.A., cum laude, 1994
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., summa cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Banking Law, Finance, Real Estate, Municipal Bonds, Public Finance, Internet Law, Education, Domestic Violence
Membership: Idaho State Bar; American Bar Association.

11. Timothy W. Tyree
Title: Partner
Law School: Willamette University College of Law, J.D., 1997
College: Boise State University, B.A., 1993
Admitted: Willamette University College of Law, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Real Estate; Business Transactions
Membership: Idaho State Bar; American Bar Association.

12. Lynnette M. Davis
Title: Partner
Law School: Gonzaga University, J.D., 1995
College: University of Washington, B.A., 1990
Admitted: Gonzaga University, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Employment Law, Real Estate Litigation, Construction & Development, Corporate & Incorporation, Civil Litigation
Membership: Idaho State Bar; American Bar Association (Section, Litigation).

13. Jason D. Scott
Title: Partner
Law School: Duke University, J.D., cum laude, 1997
College: Idaho State University, B.B.A., with high honors, 1993
Admitted: Duke University, J.D., cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Antitrust Litigation; Banking Law
Membership: Federal and American Bar Associations; Idaho State Bar; Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Bar Association; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

14. Joseph D. McCollum, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1970
College: University of Idaho, B.S., cum laude, 1967
Admitted: Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1970
Practice Area: Hospital Law, Health Law, Medical Malpractice and Civil Professional Rights, Education, Peer Review Counseling and Litigation, Ethics / Professional Responsibility, Insurance Law
Membership: Bar Fellowship: American College of Trial Lawyers.

15. Gary D. Babbitt
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Chicago, J.D., 1972
College: College of Idaho, B.A., cum laude, 1968
Admitted: University of Chicago, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Litigation; Commercial Litigation
Membership: American Bar Association; Idaho State Bar (1973).

16. Richard F. Goodson
Title: Partner
Law School: Gonzaga University, J.D., 1974
College: Gonzaga University, B.B.A., 1971
Admitted: Gonzaga University, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Education, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Banking Law, Finance Law, Creditors' Rights Law, Probate Law
Membership: American Bar Association; Idaho State Bar; Boise Bar Association (President, 1984-1985).

17. Steven W. Berenter
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: University of Washington, J.D., with high honors, 1980
College: Stanford University, B.A., 1976
Admitted: University of Washington, J.D., with high honors, 1980
Practice Area: Education, Health Care, Employment Law, Litigation
Membership: American Bar Association; Idaho State Bar.

18. Kenneth C. Howell
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., 1984
College: College of Idaho, B.A., cum laude, 1981
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Banking Law, Intellectual Property Law, Trademark Law, Copyright Law, Creditors, Real Estate Law, Litigation, Construction / Development
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19. Michael M. Stoddard
Title: Partner
Law School: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1985
College: Occidental College, A.B., 1982
Admitted: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Bond Law, Finance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Advertising, Tax, Partnership
Membership: Idaho State Bar; American Bar Association; National Association of Bond Lawyers.

20. Brian L. Ballard
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., 1980
College: Boise State University, B.A., 1975
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Real Estate Law, Education, Land Use / Zoning
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21. Thomas B. Chandler
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Chicago, J.D., 1979
College: Stanford University, B.A., with honors, 1976
Admitted: University of Chicago, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Business Law, Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Construction Law
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22. Stephen C. Hardesty
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Davis, J.D., 1987
College: Earlham College, B.A., with honors, 1984
Admitted: University of California at Davis, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Business Law, Structured Finance, Real Estate, Banks and Banking
Membership: Idaho State Bar Association; California Bar Association; American Bar Association.

23. John McGown, Jr.
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Colorado, J.D., 1974; University of Denver, LL.M. in Taxation, 1981
College: University of Kentucky, B.S. Acct., 1971
Admitted: University of Colorado, J.D., 1974; University of Denver, LL.M. in Taxation, 1981
Practice Area: State Taxation; Sales and Use Tax; Estate Planning; Probate Administration; Mediation; Nonprofit Corporations
Membership: American Bar Association; Idaho State Bar.

24. Kim C. Stanger
Title: Partner
Law School: Brigham Young University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1990
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., cum laude, 1987
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1990
Practice Area: Health Law; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Defense
Membership: Idaho State Bar (Member, Health Law Section); State Bar of Arizona; State Bar of Nevada; American Bar Association (Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Section; Vice Chairman, Governing Council); Idaho Association of Defense Counsel; Idaho Association of Hospital Risk Managers (President).

25. Richard A. Riley
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Denver, J.D., 1977
College: Dartmouth College, B.A., cum laude, 1972; Temple University
Admitted: University of Denver, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Business Law, Insurance Regulation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Transactions, Business Litigation, Securities Regulation, Education, Real Estate
Membership: Idaho State Bar (Member: Corporate and Securities Law Section; Committee to Revise Corporate Code; Committee to Revise Securities Act; Committee to Revise LLC Act); American Health Lawyers Association.

26. Sheila R. Schwager
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., summa cum laude, 1994
College: University of Idaho, B.S., cum laude, 1991
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., summa cum laude, 1994
Practice Area: Creditors Rights, Bankruptcy Law, Commercial Litigation, Lender Liability Defense, Banking Law, Collections
Membership: Idaho State Bar (Governing Board, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section); American Bar Association; U.S. Bankruptcy Court Advisory Committee on Local Rules.

27. Steven F. Schossberger
Title: Partner
Law School: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1995
College: Pepperdine University, B.A., cum laude, 1992
Admitted: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Civil Litigation; Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership: State Bar of California; Idaho State Bar; Federal (Committee Member, Idaho Chapter) and American Bar Associations; American Inn of Court No. 130, Barrister; Idaho Association of Defense Counsel; International Association of Defense Counsel.

28. Geoffrey M. Wardle
Title: Partner
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., cum laude, 1996
College: University of Utah, B.A., summa cum laude, 1993
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., cum laude, 1996
Practice Area: Real Estate; Antitrust
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29. S. Bret Clark
Title: Associate
Law School: Brigham Young University - Provo, UT, J.D.
College: Brigham Young University - Provo, UT, B.S.
Admitted: Brigham Young University - Provo, UT, J.D.
Practice Area:
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30. Beth L. Coonts
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D.
College: University of Idaho, B.S.
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D.
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31. Nicholas Taylor
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Oregon, J.D.
College: Unlisted school, B.A.
Admitted: University of Oregon, J.D.
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32. John K. Olson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Texas at Austin, J.D.
College: Brigham Young University - Provo, UT, B.A.
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin, J.D.
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33. Nicole Trammel
Title: Associate
Law School: Willamette University, J.D.
College: Willamette University, B.A.
Admitted: Willamette University, J.D.
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34. Gabriel Hamilton
Title: Associate
Law School: The University of Texas School of Law, J.D.
College: University of Massachusetts, B.A.
Admitted: The University of Texas School of Law, J.D.
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35. Kristin E. Bjorkman
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D.
College: Northwest Nazarene College, B.S.
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D.
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36. D. John Ashby
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Arizona, J.D.
College: Boise State University, B.A.
Admitted: University of Arizona, J.D.
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37. Robert F. Thomas
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., 1998; University of Washington, LL.M., 1999
College: University of Idaho, B.S., 1993
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., 1998; University of Washington, LL.M., 1999
Practice Area: Education, Estate Planning, Probate, Taxation
Membership: Idaho State Bar; Washington State and American Bar Associations; Western Pension & Benefits Conference (Co-Program Chair, Boise Chapter).

38. Sara C. 'Danielle' Quade
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., 2001
College: University of Idaho, B.A., 1998
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Public Finance; Bond Finance; Corporate Governance
Membership: American Bar Association; Idaho State Bar Association; Idaho Trial Lawyers Association.

39. Michelle Gustavson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D.
College: Florida State University, B.A.
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D.
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40. Thomas J. Mortell
Title: Partner
Law School: Brigham Young University, J.D., cum laude, 1994
College: Brigham Young University, B.S., 1991
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J.D., cum laude, 1994
Practice Area: Construction Law; Health Law; Litigation
Membership: Idaho State Bar; Utah State Bar; American Bar Association.

41. Bradlee R. Frazer
Title: Partner
Law School: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1988
College: Brigham Young University, B.S., cum laude, 1985; University of Utah, M.B.A., 1989
Admitted: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Internet Law; E-Commerce; Trademarks; Copyrights; Media Law; Computer Law; Trade Secrets; Intellectual Property Litigation; Technology Licensing; Information Technology; Patent Counseling
Membership: Idaho State Bar (Member, Intellectual Property Law Section); American Bar Association (Member, Intellectual Property Law Section).

42. Thomas B. Bassler
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Northern Kentucky University, J.D., 1976
College: Heidelberg College, B.S., 1965; Miami University, M.B.A., 1972
Admitted: Northern Kentucky University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Employment Law; Health Care
Membership: Idaho and Ohio State Bar Association; American Bar Association.

43. Jody Blair Olson
Title: Of Counsel
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44. Ryan McFarland
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D.
College: Brigham Young University - Provo, UT, B.A.
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D.
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45. Michelle R. Points
Title: Partner
Law School: Gonzaga University, J.D., cum laude, 2000
College: University of Oregon, B.A., 1992
Admitted: Gonzaga University, J.D., cum laude, 2000
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Membership: Idaho State Bar (Chair, Litigation Section); American Bar Association; Federal Bar for the District of Idaho; Idaho Women Lawyers; Idaho Pro Bono Commission.

46. Nicholas A. Smith
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D.
College: Brigham Young University - Laie, HI, B.A.
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D.
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation, Creditors Rights and Collections, Corporate Litigation, Business, Admiralty and Maritime Litigation, Real Estate, Real Property Litigation, Debt & Lending Agreements, Product Liability Defense, Professional Liability Defense, Insurance Coverage Litigation, Insurance and Tort Defense, Employment Litigation
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