Civil Case Mediators
Mediators are governed by Idaho Statute I.C.A.R. 73
>Civil Case Mediator Application Form
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Contact Information
Nelson, Andra312 S. 1st Ave., Ste. A
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
Phone: (208) 263-4748
Fax: (208) 263-7557
Recert Due:
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Counties
Bonner
Boundary
Kootenai
Judicial Districts
First
Compensation & Expenses
$250 per hour
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State Bar
Education
University of Idaho, College of Law (J.D.)
Legal Training and Experience
Divorce, child custody, guardianships, adoptions, and estates.
Mediation Training and Experience
40-Hour Basic Family Mediation
Contact Information
O'Dowd, MeganLyons O'Dowd, PLLC
P.O. Box 131
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83816
Phone: (208) 714-0487
Fax: (888) 966-0036
Recert Due:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Counties
Benewah
Bonner
Bonneville
Boundary
Idaho
Kootenai
Latah
Nez Perce
Shoshone
Judicial Districts
First
Compensation & Expenses
$250/hr plus travel expenses if necessary. Mediations can be conducted at the Firm's Coeur d'Alene offices or remotely.
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State Bar, Kootenai County Bar Association; Idaho Mediation Association; Member of the Idaho State Bar Practice Sections for Real Property, Business & Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Employment & Labor Law and Government & Public Sector Lawyers.
Education
University of Idaho College of Law, JD (summa cum laude); Boise State University, B.A. English (cum laude); University of Seville, Spain (2002-2003)
Legal Training and Experience
10+ years of real estate, contract, business law/commercial disputes, education law, public agency and general civil litigation experience.
Mediation Training and Experience
40 hour training in November 2022 with the Idaho Mediation Association.
Contact Information
Penton, A. DenisePenton Law Offices, PLLC
Post Office Box 6326
Boise, Idaho 83707
Phone: (208) 472-8843
Fax: (208) 902-2356
Recert Due:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Counties
Ada
Boise
Canyon
Elmore
Gem
Payette
Valley
Judicial Districts
Third
Fourth
Compensation & Expenses
$250 per hour
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Member of the Idaho State Bar and have been practicing law since 1996. Also member of the American Immigration Lawyers Assn (Idaho Chapter), family law and business law sections.
Education
University of Idaho - BA Degree
University of Idaho - JD Degree
Legal Training and Experience
Have practiced in civil and criminal litigation. Also have experience in family law matters, landlord tenant issues, probates and simple estate planning, immigration issues, guardianships and criminal matters.
Mediation Training and Experience
Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution - 40 hr. Mediation Course;
Completed 20-hr co-parenting focus mediation training.
Contact Information
Porter, KelleyNez Perce County
Post Office Box 428
Genesee, Idaho 83832
Phone: (208) 310-6602
Recert Due:
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Counties
Ada
Clearwater
Idaho
Latah
Lewis
Nez Perce
Judicial Districts
Second
Compensation & Expenses
Pro bono. Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses only
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State Bar
Education
University of Wyoming (BA); University of Idaho (JD).
Legal Training and Experience
More than 14 years as staff attorney for Nez Perce County.
Mediation Training and Experience
Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution (Basic Civil Mediation Course);District 2 Family Court Services (Basic Mediation with Child Custody Focus).
Contact Information
Radford, LeeParsons Behle & Latimer
350 Memorial Drive, Suite 300
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
Phone: (208) 528-5252
Fax: (208) 522-5111
Recert Due:
Sunday, December 31, 2023
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
Half Day: $950 for up to five hours. Full Day: $1,900 for up to 10 hours.
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State Bar; Sixth Circuit; Seventh Circuit; Ninth Circuit; J. Reuben Clark Law Society; American Health Lawyers Assn; Chair, Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency; Kirkland & Ellis Alumni Assn; J. Reuben Clark Law School (JD 1989); Judicial Clerk, Utah Supreme Court
Education
Brigham Young University (BA 1986):
Legal Training and Experience
Litigation; Real Estate; Land Use; Health Law; Corporate Transactions, Employment Law; Professional Licensing; Agriculture Law.
Mediation Training and Experience
Northwestern University School of Professional Studies.
Contact Information
Ritti, Eugene A.Ritti Dispute Resolution PLLC
1713 W. Resseguie Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone: (208) 484-2851
Recert Due:
Sunday, December 31, 2023
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
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 and actual expenses
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho Supreme Court; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; U.S. District Court, District of Idaho; U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Education
Villanova (BA); Duke Law School (JD)
Legal Training and Experience
Thirty-three years of litigation experience in one of Idaho's largest law firms; four years of experience as Associate General Counsel in a Fortune 500 Company. Areas of practice include: Antitrust, business entity disputes, class actions, complex commercial litigation, contract disputes, construction law, employment disputes, environmental (CERCLA), insurance coverage, lease disputes, libel/slander law, personal injury claims, premises liability claims, product liability (including aviation) litigation, professional malpractice claims, real estate disputes, tax disputes (federal and state), U.C.C. litigation , vendor disputes
Mediation Training and Experience
Executive Education Program on mediating disputes, Harvard Law School.
Contact Information
Schilling, Ronald D.Alternative Dispute Resolution
Post Office Box 1251
Meridian, Idaho 83680
Phone: (208) 898-0338
Fax: (208) 898-9051
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 for preparation and mediation. For travel outside of Boise area: actual cost of air travel and/or car rental or mileage at the current IRS rate, plus $100 per hour for travel time.
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State Bar, ABA, Inns of Court, U.S. District Court.
Education
University of Idaho, College of Law (JD)
Legal Training and Experience
District judge for 20 years; State Magistrate Judge; U.S. Magistrate Judge
Mediation Training and Experience
20 years as district judge; Harvard Law School Mediation Workshop; Advanced Mediator's Forum; Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution; Judicial Settlement, Nat'; Judicial College.
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
Smith, Curtis R.Smith, Woolf, Anderson & Wilkinson
3480 Merlin Drive
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404
Phone: (208) 525-8792
Fax: (208) 525-5266
Recert Due:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Counties
Bannock
Bingham
Bonneville
Fremont
Jefferson
Madison
Power
Judicial Districts
Seventh
Compensation & Expenses
$750.00
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Former President; Inns of Court, local chapter; Board of Directors, IACDL; Former Board Member, ITLA; President, Seventh District Bar Association (2009-2010)
Education
Idaho State University, Political Science (1986-1990); University of Idaho, College of Law (1990-1993)
Legal Training and Experience
Criminal law, personal injury/wrongful death, estate/probate, family law/divorce, civil litigation, business law, real estate.
Mediation Training and Experience
40-Hour Basic Family Mediation
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