Private Civil Litigation Evaluators & Small Lawsuit Resolution Roster
Pursuant to Idaho Statute 7-1501 and I.C.A.R. 74
> Private Civil Litigation Evaluator Information Sheet & Application
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Contact Information
Duren, Kyle D.Brady Law Chartered
2537 W. State Street, Suite 200
Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone: (208) 345-8400
Fax: (208) 345-4488
Counties
Ada
Judicial Districts
Fourth
Compensation & Expenses
$135 per hour. $50 per hour for travel time plus current IRS mileage rate. Reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs.
Willingness to Accept Pro Bono
No
Years of Law Practice
15
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
SLRA Evaluator, Idaho State Bar; Utah State Bar; Washington State Bar,and American Bar Assn
Education and Training
J.D. - University of Idaho (1995); B.S. - University of Idaho (1992)
Experience and Specialties
- Civil litigation (plaintiff and defendant); insurance defense; construction defect; products liability and agricultural law.
- Participated in several mediations representing both plaintiff and defendant. Served as SLRA evaluator.
- Numerous trials in state court over past 15 years, representing plaintiff and defendants in both jury and court trials.
Contact Information
Ealy, Michael A.Ramsden, Marfice, Ealy & Harris, LLP
Post Office Box 1336
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83816
Phone: (208) 664-5818
Fax: (208) 664-5884
Counties
Kootenai
Judicial Districts
First
Compensation & Expenses
No charge for travel time in Kootenai and Bonner Counties. I will charge $75 an hour for my travel time to Bonner, Benewah and Shoshone Counties. Reasonable expenses for mileage, food, photocopying are included in both my hourly rate and travel time expense.
Willingness to Accept Pro Bono
I will accept appointment on a pro bono basis subject to the evaluation occurring in Kootenay County, Idaho, and the parties' agreeing to limit the evaluation to one half-day or four (4) hours of evaluator time.
Years of Law Practice
18
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State Bar, Washington State Bar, Kootenai County Bar Assn. (Past President 1997-1999)
Education and Training
J.D. - University of Idaho College of Law (1997); B.S. - University of Idaho (1989); Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution.
Experience and Specialties
- Law Clerk for First District Judge James Judd, Ret'd 1997-1999; Associate Ramsden & Lyons LLP with focus on personal injury defense, real estate, real estate development and general civil litigation, 1999-2006; partner with Ramsden Lyons, added construction law and construction defect and defense work 2006-2015; partner withRamsden, Marfice, Ealy & Harris, LLP with areas of practice in construction law and general civil litigation. Recently obtained civil mediation certification.
- Hs represented parties in several arbitrations since 2000, primarily dealing with disputed construction contracts. However, recently represented franchisor in disputed frnachise contract. Participated in numerous arbitrations since 2000.
- Tried several civil cases beginning in 2000. Trial experience includes both jury and bench trials regarrding personal injury, real estate, contract and construction law matters.,
- Recently completed 40-hour certification and traiing course with Northwet Institute for Dispute Resolution through the University of Idaho and previous experience volunteering as mediator during Law Week mediations organized as part of the Kootenai County Bar Assn.
Contact Information
Elia, Michael J.Moore & Elia, LLP
Post Office Box 6756
Boise, Idaho 83707
Phone: (208) 336-6900
Fax: (208) 336-7031
Counties
Ada
Judicial Districts
Fourth
Compensation & Expenses
$165 per hour. Travel time of $100 per hours outside of 3rd and 4th districts. Reimbursement for actual costs time and expenses.
Willingness to Accept Pro Bono
Not at this time.
Years of Law Practice
27 overall, 20 years in Idaho.
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho, California and Washington State Bars; Defense Research Institute; Idaho Association of Defense Counsel; Federal Bar Association.
Education and Training
University of Washington, School of Law; San Diego Inns of Court; Gonzaga University (B.A. history); Northwest Institute of Dispute Resolution.
Experience and Specialties
- 27 years of civil litigation, including cases in the sub specialties of medical/professional malpractice; personal injury; civil rights; and governmental entities.
- 27 years of civil litigation, and mediation representing a party, primarily defendants.
- 27 years of civil litigation, including cases in the sub specialties of medical/professional malpractice, personal inuury, civil rights, and governmental entities.
- In addition to the above, I have served as a hearing officer for the Idaho Occupational Licensing Board and the Department of Agriculture.
Contact Information
Erbland, Peter C.Paine Hamblen, LLP
Post Office Box E
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83816
Phone: (208) 664-8115
Fax: (208) 664-6338
Counties
Kootenai
Judicial Districts
First
Compensation & Expenses
$200 per hour, travel time at $100 per hour.
Willingness to Accept Pro Bono
Yes, if conducted at office in Coeur d'Alene
Years of Law Practice
33
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
American College of Trial Lawyers
Education and Training
Georgia University School of Law
Experience and Specialties
- Civil Litigation, mediation
- OVer 20 years as mediator and arbitrator
- Extensive crimiinal and civil litigation experience in state and federal courts
Contact Information
Finch, Michelle Rae WakefieldFinch - O'Neil Law Office, P.A.
Post Office Box 1296
Boise, Idaho 83701
Phone: (208) 385-0800
Fax: (208) 389-2186
Counties
Ada
Judicial Districts
Fourth
Compensation & Expenses
$195 per hour. no travel time charge in Ada County; Canyon or Elmore Counties charge is one-half hourly rate, will accommodate to hold mediations in my office to keep travel expenses down. Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses.
Willingness to Accept Pro Bono
No.
Years of Law Practice
28
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State Bar; ISB Sections: tax, probate and trusts, family law; Nat'l Assn of Elder Law Attorneys; Nat'l Guardianship Assoc; Idaho Guardian & Fiduciary Assoc.
Education and Training
J.D. - Gonzaga University School of Law (1985); B.S./B.A. - Eastern Montana College (1982). Continuing legal education.
Experience and Specialties
- Elder law; guardianship and convervatorships, trust and estate administration; litigation
- Mediation of family law matters; representation of parties in arbitration; mediation; Chairman, Bureau of Occ. Lic.; prelitigation screening panel for nursing home neg.
- Insurance defense in various cases iincluding personal injury; medical malpractice; contract litigation (plaintiff and defendant); construction law; estate litigation; contested guardianship and conservatorships.
- I have served as evalutor in several cases.
Contact Information
Finney, John A.Finney, Finney & Finney, P.A.
120 E. Lake Street, Suite 317
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
Phone: (208) 263-7712
Fax: (208) 263-8211
Counties
Bonner
Judicial Districts
First
Compensation & Expenses
Standard hourly charge, standard charge for travel as needed, reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs.
Willingness to Accept Pro Bono
Yes, based upon review of circumstances.
Years of Law Practice
Since 1996.
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State bar, Idaho Trial Lawyers Assn.
Education and Training
J.D. - University of Idaho, College of Law (1996)
Experience and Specialties
- General litigation practice
- Mediaation, arbitration, AAA; SLRA
- General practice with numerous cases
- Small firm practice.
Contact Information
Foley, HowardFoley Freeman
Post Office Box 10
Meridian, Idaho 83680
Phone: (208) 888-9111
Fax: (208) 888-5130
Counties
Ada
Judicial Districts
Fourth
Compensation & Expenses
$200 per hour; no travel charge within 20 miles, thereafter 34 cents per mile; out-of-pocket costs to be reimbursed
Willingness to Accept Pro Bono
Two per year
Years of Law Practice
38
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho Statte Courts; U.S. District Court for Idaho; U.S. Court of Military Appeals; U.S. Claiims Court; 9th CIrcuit Court of Appeals; U.S. SUpreme Court; Assn of Trial Lawyers; Martindale & Hubble A+ rating
Education and Training
Current CLE's; Law Week Scholastic Award, University of Idaho.
Experience and Specialties
- Civil litigtaion and bankruptcy
- Mediated in civil litigation
- Numerous jury and court trials
- Contracted with Department of Health & Welfare as specially appointed attorney general - family law support matters
Contact Information
Gabiola, Julian E.Moffatt Thomas Barrett Rock & FIelds, CHTD
Post Office Box 817
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
Phone: (208) 233+-2001
Fax: (208) 232-0150
Counties
Bannock
Judicial Districts
Sixth
Compensation & Expenses
$150.00 per hour; travel at same hourly rate; reimbursement for mileage and all out-of-pocket costs
Willingness to Accept Pro Bono
No.
Years of Law Practice
17
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State Bar; Sixth Judicial District Bar Assn; Idaho Assn of Defense Counsel; DRI; Inns of Court
Education and Training
J.D. - University of Idaho, School of Law (1996); B.A. - University of Idaho (1993); Clerked for Hon. Peter D. McDermott and Hon. N. Randy Smith.
Experience and Specialties
- Commercial litigation; employment and labor law; health care law; insurance defense; professional malpracrice; medical malpractice.
- Attended approximately 40 mediations.
- Handled civil cases for the past 14 years involving commercial, personal injury, medical malpractice and professional malpractice cases. Co-chaired approximately 10 cases to trial.
Contact Information
Gardner, David P.Moffatt Thomas Barrett Rock & Fields, CHTD
Post Office Box 817
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
Phone: (208)233-2001
Fax: (208) 232-0150
Counties
Bannock
Judicial Districts
Sixth
Compensation & Expenses
$150 per hour; travel at same rate; reimbursement for mileage and out-of-pocket
Willingness to Accept Pro Bono
No.
Years of Law Practice
18
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
American Bar Assn; Idaho Assn of Defense Counsel; Idaho State Bar; Sixth District Bar Assn; Supreme Court Utah and Idaho; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. District Courts for Idaho and Utah; Utah State Bar
Education and Training
J.D. - Seattle Univ School of Law (1995); B.S. Brigham Young Vniversity (1992). Completed two-year clerkship with 8th Judicial District Judges Winmill and N. Randy Smith. As law clerk researched and drafted court opinions, advised the court on the matter of law, prepard jury instructions, attended trials and hearings.
Experience and Specialties
- Commercial litigation; health care law; insurance defense; workers' compensation
- Have successfully mediated cases in Idaho and Utah pertaining to all areas of practice.
- Maintain a broad-based litigation practice in both state and federal courts defending various clients in jury trials and workers' compensation hearings.
- Presided as evaluator over claims brought under the Idaho Small Lawsuit Resolution Act.
Contact Information
Gillespie, James R.Jmes R. Gillespie, P.A.
300 South Myrtle; Post Office Box 2337
Boise, Idaho 83701
Phone: (208) 344-8400
Fax: (208) 344-7100
Counties
Ada
Judicial Districts
Fourth
Compensation & Expenses
$200 per hour plus normal travel rate one way and reimbursement for all out-of-pocket expenses.
Willingness to Accept Pro Bono
No.
Years of Law Practice
49
Professional Affiliations* (*See legend below)
Idaho State Bar; Utah State Bar; Federal Bar; ABA Alternative Dispute Section; Utah and Idaho Alternative Dispute
Education and Training
J.D. ; L.L.B. B.S. and M.S. (1964)
Experience and Specialties
- Commercial litigation, ADR
- 2200 Mediatioons; 150 arbitrations
- Civil litigation - 49 years
- Extensive mediation CLE's, federal, state and municipal mediation/arbitrations
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