Civil Case Mediators
Mediators are governed by Idaho Statute I.C.A.R. 73
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Contact Information
Shepherd, Ron R.R. Shepherd Law, PLLC
1990 N. Meridian Road
Meridian, Idaho 83646
Phone: (208) 887-3444
Fax: (208) 887-3443
Recert Due:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Counties
Ada
Adams
Bannock
Bear Lake
Benewah
Bingham
Blaine
Boise
Bonner
Bonneville
Boundary
Butte
Camas
Canyon
Caribou
Cassia
Clark
Clearwater
Custer
Elmore
Franklin
Fremont
Gem
Gooding
Idaho
Jefferson
Jerome
Kootenai
Latah
Lemhi
Lewis
Lincoln
Madison
Minidoka
Nez Perce
Oneida
Owyhee
Payette
Power
Shoshone
Teton
Twin Falls
Valley
Washington
Judicial Districts
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Compensation & Expenses
$245 per hour for preparation and mediation; $100 per hour for travel outside of the Treasure Valley
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State Bar; United States District Court; ISB – ADR Section member/Former Chairperson
Education
University of Idaho, School of Law (J.D.)
Legal Training and Experience
Two years criminal prosecution, general civil litigation since 2005 including, but not limited to, construction law/litigation, personal injury, collections, real estate litigation and family law
Mediation Training and Experience
Former Chairperson Idaho State Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section; Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution- 40 hours basic mediation training; Participated in numerous mediations
Contact Information
Silak, Cathy R.Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley
Post Office Box 1617
Boise, Idaho 83701
Phone: (208) 388-4887
Fax: (208) 954-5289
Recert Due:
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Counties
Ada
Adams
Bannock
Bear Lake
Benewah
Bingham
Blaine
Boise
Bonner
Bonneville
Boundary
Butte
Camas
Canyon
Caribou
Cassia
Clark
Clearwater
Custer
Elmore
Franklin
Fremont
Gem
Gooding
Jerome
Kootenai
Latah
Lemhi
Lewis
Lincoln
Madison
Minidoka
Nez Perce
Oneida
Owyhee
Payette
Power
Shoshone
Teton
Twin Falls
Valley
Washington
Judicial Districts
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Compensation & Expenses
$300 per hour, plus travel expenses for mediations outside of Ada and Canyon Counties.
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State Bar; United States District Court, District of Idaho; IMA; Inns of Court
Education
University of California, Berkley, School of Law (J.D.); University of Virginia, School of Law (L.L.M.); New York University (B.A.); Harvard University, Masters Degree in City Planning.
Legal Training and Experience
Justice and Vice-Chief Justice, Idaho Supreme Court, 1993-2000; Idaho Court of Appeals Judge, 1990-1995; Private Civil Litigation Practice, Hawley Troxell (expertise in medical malpractice and employment law).
Mediation Training and Experience
Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution, Basic 40-hour Civil Mediation Course
Contact Information
Spink, Michael T.Spink Butler, LLP
251 E. Front Street, Suite 200
Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone: (208) 388-1000
Fax: (208) 388-1001
Recert Due:
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Counties
Ada
Adams
Bannock
Bear Lake
Benewah
Bingham
Blaine
Boise
Bonner
Bonneville
Boundary
Butte
Camas
Canyon
Caribou
Cassia
Clark
Clearwater
Custer
Elmore
Franklin
Fremont
Gem
Gooding
Idaho
Jefferson
Jerome
Kootenai
Latah
Lemhi
Lewis
Lincoln
Madison
Minidoka
Nez Perce
Oneida
Owyhee
Payette
Power
Shoshone
Teton
Twin Falls
Valley
Washington
Judicial Districts
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Compensation & Expenses
$275 , or as agreed.
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State Bar; Oregon State Bar; U.S. District Court; U.S.Sup.Ct.; ILF; IMA; ACR; National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Education
Stanford University (BA); University of Denver (JD)
Legal Training and Experience
40+ years of commercial practice and litigation including mediation (business formation and disputes, real estate, land use, insolvency and restructuring, construction, banking, title, employment).
Mediation Training and Experience
Pepperdine University, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution; National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals/Advanced training; over 30 years of mediation advocacy in civil mediations.
Contact Information
Verby, SteveSenior District Judge
1517 Northshore Drive
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
Phone: (208) 946-0997
Fax: (208) 263-4379
Recert Due:
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Counties
Ada
Adams
Bannock
Bear Lake
Benewah
Bingham
Blaine
Boise
Bonner
Bonneville
Boundary
Butte
Camas
Canyon
Caribou
Cassia
Clark
Clearwater
Custer
Elmore
Franklin
Fremont
Gem
Gooding
Idaho
Jefferson
Jerome
Kootenai
Latah
Lemhi
Lewis
Lincoln
Madison
Minidoka
Nez Perce
Oneida
Owyhee
Payette
Power
Shoshone
Teton
Twin Falls
Valley
Washington
Judicial Districts
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Compensation & Expenses
No charge for expenses. $250 per hour. No charge for travel time.
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Full time district judge in Idaho from 2003 to 2013. Senior Judge from 2013 to present. Present member of Idaho Supreme Court Advisory Committees for: (1) Idaho Rules of Evidence, (2) Idaho Civil Jury Instructions.
Education
Macalester College (BA); University of Idaho, College of Law (JD)
Legal Training and Experience
Extensive experience in personal injury, real estate, construction, business disputes, insurance law and fraud. National Judicial College - General Jurisdiction Course.
Mediation Training and Experience
Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution @ University of Idaho, College of Law; Criminal Mediation Course as a Judge at University of Idaho, College of Law, Boise Campus. Served as mediator while in private practice and as a judge.
Contact Information
Wheiler, Jesse MichaelThomsen Holman Wheiler, PLLC
2635 Channing Way
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404
Phone: (208) 522-1230
Fax: (208) 522-1277
Recert Due:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Counties
Bannock
Bear Lake
Bingham
Butte
Caribou
Clark
Custer
Franklin
Fremont
Jefferson
Lemhi
Madison
Oneida
Power
Teton
Judicial Districts
Sixth
Seventh
Compensation & Expenses
$225 per hour. Travel billed at $100 per hour plus actual cost of hotel and meals, if any, and mileage at current IRS reimbursement rate.
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
7th District Bar Assn (past president); Idaho State Bar Assn; Idaho Assn of Defense Counsel; Defense Research Institute; Idaho Mediation Assn
Education
Utah State University, BS (1981); University of Idaho (JD) 1985
Legal Training and Experience
Power County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal prosecution and general civil practice; Holden Kidwell Hahn & Crapo - Criminal defense and personal injury (plaintiff and defendant); Thomsen Holman Weiler, PLLC - personal injury (plaintiff and defense), commercial litigation and medical malpractice defense.
Mediation Training and Experience
Certified Professional Mediator (Idaho Mediation Association); Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution, University of Idaho, College of Law; volunteer small claims mediator, Bonneville County Courts; AV rated attorney with 36+ years of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants.
Contact Information
Wilper, Ronald J.3411 N. Plantation River Drive
Boise, Idaho 83703
Phone: (208) 830-2320
Recert Due:
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Counties
Ada
Adams
Bannock
Bear Lake
Benewah
Bingham
Blaine
Boise
Bonner
Bonneville
Boundary
Butte
Camas
Canyon
Caribou
Cassia
Clark
Clearwater
Custer
Elmore
Franklin
Fremont
Gem
Gooding
Idaho
Jefferson
Jerome
Kootenai
Latah
Lemhi
Lewis
Lincoln
Madison
Minidoka
Nez Perce
Oneida
Owyhee
Payette
Power
Shoshone
Teton
Twin Falls
Valley
Washington
Judicial Districts
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Compensation & Expenses
$275 per hour.
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State Bar; U.S. District Court, 9th Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court
Education
J.D. - University of Idaho; B.A. - Boise State University
Legal Training and Experience
14 years trial experience - civil litigation and criminal defense and prosecution. District Judge 1999-2013, senior judge status 2014 to date. Former Commissioner and President of the Idaho State Bar Association1993-1996. Former member of the Idaho Judicial Council 2007-2013.
Mediation Training and Experience
National Judicial College - comprehensive civil mediation in 2021; conducted civil and criminal mediation 2014 to date.
Contact Information
Yorgason, Christopher E.6200. Meeker Road
Suite 200
Boise, Idaho 83713
Phone: (208) 861-3332
Recert Due:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Counties
Ada
Adams
Bannock
Bear Lake
Benewah
Bingham
Blaine
Boise
Bonner
Bonneville
Boundary
Butte
Camas
Canyon
Caribou
Cassia
Clark
Clearwater
Custer
Elmore
Franklin
Fremont
Gem
Gooding
Idaho
Jefferson
Jerome
Kootenai
Latah
Lemhi
Lewis
Lincoln
Madison
Minidoka
Nez Perce
Oneida
Owyhee
Payette
Power
Shoshone
Teton
Twin Falls
Valley
Washington
Judicial Districts
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Compensation & Expenses
$200 per hour, plus expenses outside of Ada County
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State Bar
Education
Brigham Young University, B.A. Degree; J. Reuben Clark Law School, J.D.
Legal Training and Experience
General civil practice with emphasis on real estate, education, business and municipal government law.
Mediation Training and Experience
Idaho Medication Association
Contact Information
Zarian, John N.1563 N. Estancia Place
Eagle, Idaho 83616
Phone: (208) 871-6798
Recert Due:
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Counties
Ada
Adams
Bannock
Bear Lake
Benewah
Bingham
Blaine
Boise
Bonner
Bonneville
Boundary
Butte
Camas
Canyon
Caribou
Cassia
Clark
Clearwater
Custer
Elmore
Franklin
Fremont
Gem
Gooding
Idaho
Jefferson
Jerome
Kootenai
Latah
Lemhi
Lewis
Lincoln
Madison
Minidoka
Nez Perce
Oneida
Owyhee
Payette
Power
Shoshone
Teton
Twin Falls
Valley
Washington
Judicial Districts
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Compensation & Expenses
$250 per hour; reasonable expenses; travel expenses outside of Boise area.
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Admitted to practice law in Idaho, Utah, California, District of Columbia, and U.S.S. Ct. Former chairperson, Litigation and Intellectual Property Law Sections, ISB. Former president, FBA, Boise Chapter. Former president, J. Reuben Clark Law Society, Boise Chapter. Member, FORUM arbitration panel. Member, I.M.A.
Education
J.D. - University of Southern California; M.S., Finance - University of Utah; B.A., Political Science - University of Utah
Legal Training and Experience
General Counsel, NCCCO, since 2016. Managing Shareholder, Parsons Behle & Latimer, Boise office (2011-16). Managing member, Zarian Midgley & Johnson, Boise (2007-11). Intellectual property, complex business litigation, commercial disputes.
Mediation Training and Experience
Experience mediator with extensive training. Master of Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University (in progress). Basic Civil Mediation, University of Idaho College of Law (2015)
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