Top best Employment Lawyers Near me in ZIP 83702

J. Grady Hepworth distinguishes himself with his passion for law, his love of serving others, and his strong work ethic. A trial attorney, Grady has trial experience representing clients in Ada County, Twin Falls County, and Elmore County. Grady also successfully argued before the Idaho Supreme Court in November 2019 in Smith v. Glenns Ferry Highway District, which protected whistleblowers' constitutional right to trial by jury.. An Idaho native, Grady graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in the top third of his class.  While in law school, Grady was a Senior Editor for the Washington Journal of Law Technology & Arts,as well as co-Champion of the 2017 Judson Falknor Appellate Advocacy Competition.  Grady gained invaluable judicial experience while interning with the Idaho Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of Idaho, and the chambers of Judge Richard C. Tallman for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  These experiences provided a strong understanding of the court systems in the Pacific Northwest at every institutional level. Prior to law school, Grady graduated magna cum laude from the University of Idaho, with a double major in International Studies and Political Science.  Grady held leadership positions for the Associated Students of the University of Idaho, the Martin Institute of International Studies, and the Sigma Chi Fraternity—both locally and as Undergraduate Representative to the International Executive Committee.. Outside the courtroom, Grady loves family, friends, and food.  Grady is an avid skier, and tries his best on the golf course.  Grady is excited to devote time and resources giving back to our local communities and serving the Great State of Idaho in any way possible.

IEL advises clients on complex employment law matters ranging from regulatory compliance counseling, employee relation issues, complaints and compliance with civil rights law, and litigation defense and strategies for employment related matters. Taylor Barton is a licensed attorney in the State of Idaho and joined Idaho Employment Lawyers in February 2019. He was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho prior to attending the University of Idaho, where he earned both his undergraduate and law degree. While in law school, Taylor served as an editor on the Idaho Law Review, as well as a competitor in the Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition held in New York. In law school, Taylor gained invaluable knowledge and experience while interning with the Idaho Supreme Court under Justice G. Richard Bevan, as well as with St. Luke’s Health System’s in-house legal team. Each of these unique experiences helped prepare him for the practice of law within his home state, and to understand the challenges that many Idaho employers face. Taylor is passionate about litigation and helping his clients resolve disputes in an efficient manner, priding himself on his ability to communicate effectively both verbally and though written skills exemplified in his meticulous brief writing. He also enjoys counseling employers on a variety of topics dedicated to preventing litigation, including workplace discrimination, retaliation, implementation of internal policies, and other complex laws such as the ADA and Title VII.. Taylor has a passion for public speaking, and the ability to capture an audience having presented to several groups of employers on a variety of occasions covering issues impacting the workplace. This includes presentations on laws such as the ADA and Title VII, as well as newer issues impacting employers, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the various ways it has affected the workplace. Ultimately, Taylor’s drive and motivation lies in serving his clients and ensuring they feel valued and well represented. In his spare time, Taylor enjoys all the Idaho outdoors has to offer, including camping, hiking, and skiing. He also enjoys a friendly game of golf, so long as he is playing well, and playing his guitar when he can find the time. Taylor prides himself on his ability to develop relationships with people and looks forward to being able to serve Idahoans for years to come.

I have been an Idaho attorney for over 20 years.  My practice focuses on family law (including divorce, child cusotdy modifications, child support modifications, adoptions, and guardianships), employment law disputes (on behalf of employees and employers), noncompete agreements, insurance coverage disputes, and general litigation.  I am also a trained mediator listed on the Idaho Supreme Court's Civil Case Mediator roster.  I believe in and strive for cooperative solutions whenever possible.. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife Melissa and our dog Konie.  I also enjoy fly fishing, backpacking and off-road exploring.

I am a bankruptcy attorney in Boise, Idaho, and also represent clients in California.. I got into bankruptcy law because when I was growing up we lost our house to foreclosure and later we also got evicted from another house. We were on welfare off and on. Financial problems never seemed to cease when I was a kid. I have real empathy for what my clients are going through. I know first hand how scary it can be. Although my parents did not have the tools to prevent some of the hardships, I now have the tools under the Bankruptcy Code to help my clients avoid some of the outcomes I had to deal with as a kid.. My hobbies are baking, history, and cycling.

Bill Mauk has over 40 years of trial and appellate litigation experience, principally in the areas of employment & discrimination law, personal injury and wrongful death matters, patent infringement, and disputes among owners of closely-held corporations.. He is a past President of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, a former Chair of the Employee Rights Law Section of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and was on the Board of the Western States Trial Lawyers Association. He previously served as a member of the Idaho Governor’s Advisory Committee on Workers’ Compensation and as Manager of the Idaho Industrial Special Indemnity Fund. He is a Diplomat of the National College of Advocacy, a past Co-Chair of the NCA Board of Trustees, and served on the ATLA/AAJ Board of Governors from 1997 to 2008.. Bill earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California, and holds a masters degree in political science from Columbia University as well as a Juris Doctorate from the Antioch School of Law. In the fall semester of 1995, he held an adjunct professor position teaching Employment Law at the University of Idaho College of Law. Earlier in his career he clerked for Idaho Chief Justice Allan Shepard and served as a Judge in the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Court.. From 1993 to 1997, Bill Mauk was Chair of the Idaho Democratic Party, and in 1998 he was the Democratic candidate for the United States Senate from Idaho.. For six months (between January and July 2002) Mr. Mauk took leave from his practice to serve as Director of Litigation Support for Trial Lawyers Care in New York City, assisting over 1,500 volunteer lawyers in providing free legal services to the victims of the September 11 attacks and their families, for which he received the American Association for Justice's "Distinguished Service Award.". In 2002 Bill received the "Civil Libertarian Award" from the Washington ACLU and the "Thurgood Marshall Award" from the Idaho ACLU for his work on exonerating an Idaho death row inmate.  In 2010 he was awarded the "James J. May Trial Lawyer of the Year" by the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association.. Bill and his wife Susan met in law school. Susan currently works as a licensed counselor in a private practice in Boise. They have two happily married children, two granddaughters and a grandson.  Bill and Susan enjoy whitewater rafting on the Salmon River, skiing Idaho resorts, fly fishing Western streams, world travel to six continents, and have attended five Summer Olympics.

Benjamin Cramer joined Idaho Employment Lawyers, PLLC in 2020 after a fifteen-year career in higher education, including five years coordinating Title IX, Title VI equity compliance, and ADA/504 support services as the Dean of Students at Concordia University School of Law. Over the course of his career, Ben has adjudicated over 1000 conduct cases in various administrative processes, drafted numerous policies and procedures, and counseled and advised individuals and groups through challenging and emotional conflicts. Ben’s practical experience complying with and implementing Title IX, Title VI, ADA/504, and internal polices provides him with a unique understanding and perspective to the challenges facing employers. Through proactive policies and trainings, adequate internal resolution processes, and effective legal defense, Ben’s practice focuses on helping employers navigate the inherent challenges of an expanding and changing workforce.Ben’s previous legal experience includes work for a now-retired rural general practitioner based in eastern Oregon and internships with the Ada County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the Oregon Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Idaho State Bar Diversity and Inclusion Section and a past member of the Young Lawyers Section and Professionalism and Ethics Section.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Boise and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Boise and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Boise and surrounding areas.