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Attorney Bil Childress
Attorney Chase Cunningham
Attorney Erin Dickerson
Attorney Benjamin Dow
Attorney Gina M. Duncan
Attorney Rachael Eidson
Attorney Michael Erike
Attorney Jaric Erike
Attorney Maggie Esquivel
Attorney Michelle Finch
Attorney Richard Forman
Attorney Penelope S. Gaffney
Attorney Shaun Tara Gloude
Attorney Benjamin Goodey
Attorney Dulce Gutierrez
Attorney Jonas J. Hemenway
Attorney Daniel C. Hershkowitz
Attorney Jeffrey M. Heutmaker
Attorney Justin Howe
Attorney Jason A. Jenkins
Attorney Matthew Johnson
Attorney Derek Johnson
Attorney Randi L. Johnson
Attorney Martin Ray Kilmer
Attorney Asa LaMusga
Attorney M. Scott Leibenguth
Attorney Christopher J. Mercado
Attorney Savannah Mesel
Attorney Mary Kate Moss
Attorney William O'Connor
Attorney John W. O'Leary
Attorney Elizabeth Hall Peterson
Attorney Michael Pogue
Attorney Blake Robertson
Attorney Coke Roth
Attorney Kevin Shupperd
Attorney Katherine Sierra-Kelly
Attorney Brett Spooner
Attorney Michael Steele
Attorney Julia K. Stutz
Attorney Shiva Tayebi
Attorney Jessica M. Wani
Attorney Paul Willett
Attorney Christopher C. Young
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Attorney Gail Barsky
Bar Admissions:
- State Bar of Arizona
- State Bar of Pennsylvania
Education:
- Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: With Honors
- Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law
- L.L.M.
- Temple University
- B.A.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: English Language and Literature
Attorney Charles Bauer
Bar Admissions:
- Idaho State Bar Association, 1979
- Washington State Bar Association, 1982
Education:
- University of Idaho College of Law, 1979
- J.D.
- Principia College, 1976
- B.A.
Attorney Jeanne Betzendorter
Bar Admissions:
- Washington
- California
Education:
- Seattle University School of Law
- Gonzaga University
Attorney Allan R. Bosch
Bar Admissions:
- Idaho State Bar Association
- Wyoming State Bar
- Nebraska State Bar Association, Inactive
Education:
- Creighton University School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- University of North Dakota
- B.S.B.A.
- Crosier Seminary Junior College
- A.A.
Attorney Jacob Allen Bredt
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association
Education:
- University of Idaho
- J.D.
- Washington State University
- B.A.
- Major: Political Science
- Major: Criminal Justice
Attorney Jordan Byers
Education:
- Brigham Young University Law School
Attorney Dalton Cannon
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association, 2023
- Eastern District of Washington Bankruptcy Court, 2023
- Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington, 2024
Education:
- Law Clerk Program, Washington State Bar Association
- Central Washington University
- B.A.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Law and Justice
- Minor: Spanish
Languages Spoken:
- Spanish
Attorney Regan Caruthers
Bar Admissions:
- Tennessee State Bar Association
Education:
- University of Tennessee Winston College of Law
- J.D.
- University of Tennessee
- B.S.
- Major: Pre-Law Studies
Attorney James Cederberg
Education:
- The University of Texas at Austin
- M.B.A.
- Petroleum Geoscience, Penn State University
- M.S.
- Northeastern University
- B.S.
- Major: Environmental Science
Attorney Bil Childress
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association
- Idaho State Bar Association
Education:
- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D.
- Vanderbilt University
- B.A.
- Major: Theatre
Attorney Chase Cunningham
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association, 2017
- United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
Education:
- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D.
- Eastern Washington University
- B.A.
Attorney Erin Dickerson
Bar Admissions:
- Utah State Bar, 2008
Education:
- Brigham Young University, Reuben Clark Law School
- J.D.
- Brigham Young University
- B.A.
- Major: English
Attorney Benjamin Dow
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association
Education:
- Wake Forest University School of Law
- J.D.
- Washington State University
- B.A.
Attorney Gina M. Duncan
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association, 1995
- Western District of Washington, U.S. District Court, 2005
Education:
- Seattle University School of Law
- J.D.
- University of Washington
- B.A.
Attorney Rachael Eidson
Bar Admissions:
- State Bar of Arizona, 2013
Education:
- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
- J.D.
- Barrett the Honors College, Arizona State University
- B.S.
- Major: Justice Studies
Attorney Michael Erike
Bar Admissions:
- Uniform Bar Examination, Arizona, 2019
Education:
- Sandra Day O' Connor College of Law
- J.D.
- Loyola Marymount University
- B.S.
- Major: Finance
- Minor: Business Law
Attorney Jaric Erike
Bar Admissions:
- Arizona State Bar Association, 2018
Education:
- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
- J.D.
- Loyola Marymount University
- B.S.
- Major: Finance with a concentration in Business Law
Attorney Maggie Esquivel
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association, 2022
Education:
- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D.
- Washington State University
- M.B.A.
- Washington State University
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Benton-Franklin Bar Association (2024–2026)
Attorney Michelle Finch
Bar Admissions:
- Idaho State Bar Association, 1985
- Federal District Court, District of Idaho, 1985
- State Bar of Montana, 1993
- United States Claims Court, 1991
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Federal District Court
- United States District Court, District of Montana
Education:
- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Eastern Montana College, Now Known as Montana State University Billings
- B.S.
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Business Administration
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Montana State Bar, Family Law Section & BETTR Law Section
- Idaho State Bar Trust, Taxation and Probate Section
- Idaho Supreme Court’s Guardianship and Conservatorship Committee
- Idaho Guardianship and Fiduciary Association
- National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
- NW Montana Estate Planning Council
- Idaho State Bar, Family Law Section
- Northwest Montana Estate Planning Counsel
- Business Networking International (BNI)
- Idaho Guardian and Fiduciary Association (IGFA)
- Idaho State Bar Trust, Taxation and Probate Section (former chairperson)
- Ada County Board of Community Guardians
- Canyon County Organization on Aging (former member)
Attorney Richard Forman
Bar Admissions:
- Florida
- New York
- Washington
Education:
- NYU School of Law
- University of Pennsylvania
Attorney Penelope S. Gaffney
Bar Admissions:
- Idaho State Bar Association, 2005
Education:
- Hastings College of the Law
- J.D., U.C.
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Idaho State Bar Trust, Taxation and Probate Section, the Family Law Section, and the Ethics and Professionalism Section
- Richard C. Fields Inns of Court
- Idaho Women Lawyers
Attorney Shaun Tara Gloude
Bar Admissions:
- Colorado Bar Association
Education:
- University of Denver College of Law
- University of Denver
Attorney Benjamin Goodey
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association
Education:
- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D.
- University of Washington School of Law
- L.L.M.
Attorney Dulce Gutierrez
Bar Admissions:
- State Bar of Washington Association, 2024
Education:
- Gonzaga University School of Law, 2024
- J.D.
- University of Oregon, 2020
- B.S.
- Major: Political Science
- Minor: Legal Studies
- Minor: Spanish
Attorney Jonas J. Hemenway
Bar Admissions:
- Oregon State Bar, 2011
- Washington State Bar Association, 2016
- Idaho State Bar Association, 2021
Education:
- University of Oregon School of Law
- J.D.
- Brigham Young University
- B.A.
Attorney Daniel C. Hershkowitz
Bar Admissions:
- State Bar of Nevada
- U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
Education:
- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D.
- Sierra Nevada University
- B.S.
- Major: Entrepreneurship and Ski Business Resort Management
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association
- Washoe County Bar Association
- American Inns of Court
- Wealth Counsel
Attorney Jeffrey M. Heutmaker
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association, 1988, Inactive
- State Bar of Montana, 2003
Education:
- Notre Dame School of Law
- J.D.
- University of Puget Sound
- B.A.
- Major: Literature
- Major: Economics
Attorney Justin Howe
Bar Admissions:
- Oregon State Bar Association, 2014
Education:
- Willamette University College of Law
- J.D.
- Northern Arizona University
- B.S.
- Major: Economics
Attorney Jason A. Jenkins
Bar Admissions:
- The Florida Bar, 2013
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2014
Education:
- St. Thomas University College of Law
- J.D.
- Florida Atlantic University
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR)
Attorney Matthew Johnson
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association
Education:
- Gonzaga University School of Law, 2014
- J.D.
- Business Administration, Washington State University, 2003
- B.A.
Attorney Derek Johnson
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association
Education:
- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D.
- University of North Dakota
- B.A.
- Major: Communications
Attorney Randi L. Johnson
Bar Admissions:
- State Bar of Arizona, 2024
- Colorado State Bar Association, 2024
- Oregon State Bar Association, 2007, inactive
- Washington State Bar Association, 2011
- Idaho State Bar Association, 2017
- Eastern District of Washington, 2011
Education:
- Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law, 2006
- J.D.
- Certificate in Environmental & Natural Resources Law
- Florida State University, 2002
- B.A.
- Major: Psychology
- Major: Criminology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Department of Veterans Affairs, 2011
Attorney Martin Ray Kilmer
Bar Admissions:
- State Bar of California
- Colorado State Bar Association
Education:
- Executive Education Programs, Babson College, University of Chicago
- University of California, Davis
- J.D.
- Wheaton College
- B.S.
- Major: Political Science
Attorney Asa LaMusga
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association
- Idaho State Bar Association
Education:
- Gonzaga University School of Law, 2012
- J.D.
- University of Washington
- B.A.
- Major: Political Science
Attorney M. Scott Leibenguth
Bar Admissions:
- Oregon State Bar Association, 1994
Education:
- Willamette University School of Law
- J.D.
- DePaul University School of Law “Family Law Mediation”
- Pepperdine University School of Law “Mediation”
- Indiana University
- B.S.
- Major: Business Economics
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Oregon State Bar Family Law Section
- Multnomah County Bar Association
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners
- National Association of Counsel for Children
- Oregon State Bar Executive Committee
- Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners Executive Committee, AFCC Chapter Coordinating and Executive Committees
- Multnomah Bar Association Judicial Screening Committee
- Multnomah Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Committee
- Multnomah County Family Law Advisory Committee
Attorney Christopher J. Mercado
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association, 2006
Education:
- Seattle University School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- University of Washington
- B.A.
Attorney Savannah Mesel
Bar Admissions:
- Tennessee State Bar Association
Education:
- University of Tennessee Winston College of Law
- J.D.
- University of Georgia
- B.A.
- Major: Political Science
Attorney Mary Kate Moss
Bar Admissions:
- State Bar of Montana, 2016
- Utah State Bar, 2021
Education:
- University of Montana School of Law
- J.D.
- Montana State University
- B.S.
- Major: Business Management
- Minor: Entrepreneurship
Attorney William O'Connor
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association, 2023
Education:
- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D.
- Washington State University
- B.A.
- Major: Philosophy
- Major: Political Science
Attorney John W. O'Leary
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association, 2002
- Oregon State Bar, 2001
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, 2003
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, 2007
- U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, 2002
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2016
Education:
- Lewis and Clark College, Northwestern School of Law
- J.D.
- University of California, Berkeley
- B.S.
Attorney Elizabeth Hall Peterson
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association
- State Bar of California
Education:
- Southwestern Law School
- J.D.
- George Washington University
- B.A.
- Major: International Affairs
Attorney Michael Pogue
Bar Admissions:
- Idaho State Bar Association
- State Bar of California
Education:
- University of San Francisco
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- University of California, Los Angeles
- B.A.
Attorney Blake Robertson
Bar Admissions:
- Washington
- Montana
Education:
- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Montana State University
- B.A.
- Major: Political Science
- Major: Statistics
Attorney Coke Roth
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association
- Oregon State Bar Association
Education:
- University of Puget Sound School of Law
- J.D.
- University of Washington
- B.A.
Attorney Kevin Shupperd
Bar Admissions:
- Idaho State Bar Association
Education:
- Liberty University School of Law
- J.D.
Attorney Katherine Sierra-Kelly
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
- Tennessee Bar Association
Education:
- Seattle University School of Law
- J.D.
- Walla Walla College
- B.A.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: English Literature
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Knoxville Bar Association
Attorney Brett Spooner
Education:
- Gonzaga University
- J.D.
- Washington State University
- B.S.
Attorney Michael Steele
Bar Admissions:
- Idaho State Bar, 2017
Education:
- Marquette University
- J.D.
- Brigham Young University
- B.S.
Attorney Julia K. Stutz
Bar Admissions:
- Colorado State Bar, 2003
Education:
- University of Denver
- B.B.A.
- J.D.
- LL.M. in Taxation
Attorney Shiva Tayebi
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- New Jersey State Bar Association
Education:
- University of Washington
- B.A.
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- Seattle University School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Attorney Jessica M. Wani
Bar Admissions:
- State Bar of Arizona
- State Bar of New York
Education:
- Boston University
- B.A.
- Touro Law Center
- J.D.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Best Divorce Attorney, Community Choice Awards, Best of the Desert, West Valley, 2025
- Arizona State University’s President's Award in Innovation, 2022, Arizona State University
- Award Recipient for Advanced Persuasive Writing, 2010, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
- Award Recipient for Disability Law, 2010, CALI Excellence for the Future Award Recipient for Sexual Orientation and the law, 2009,
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award
- Award Recipient for Not-for-Profit Corporation Clinic, 2009
Attorney Paul Willett
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association
Education:
- Washington State University
- B.A.
- Major: Finance
- Washington State University
- MBA
- University of Miami School of Law
- J.D.
- University of Miami School of Law
- LLM
Attorney Christopher C. Young
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania State Bar Association, 2001
- New Jersey State Bar Association, 2001, Inactive
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2001
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey, 2001
- United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 2003
- The Montana State Bar, 2014
- United States District Court, District of Montana, 2014
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2017
Education:
- Carleton College, 1987
- B.A.
- William Mitchell College of Law, 2001
- J.D.
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2023
- Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2024
- Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2025
Attorney Stephen S. Zimowski
Bar Admissions:
- Connecticut State Bar Association
- United States District Court, District of Connecticut
- United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
Education:
- Clarkson University
- B.S.
- Major: Computer Science
- Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
- J.D.
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Shiva Eliza Tayebi
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| Family Law | Since 2026 |
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| Estate Planning | Since 2026 |
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Kevin Shupperd
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| Family Law | Since 2026 |
Jason Jenkins
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| Social Security Disability | Since 2026 |
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| Business Law | Since 2026 |
| Estate Planning | Since 2026 |
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Margarita Esquivel
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| Estate Planning | Since 2026 |
| Family Law | Since 2026 |
Jonas Hemenway
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| Estate Planning | Since 2026 |
| Probate | Since 2026 |
Scott Leibenguth
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Justin Howe
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| Family Law | Since 2026 |
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