Chelsea Porter
About Chelsea Porter
Chelsea Porter is a lawyer based in Boise, ID and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Chelsea Porter is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boise, Idaho
- Municipal Law
Current Firm: Hawley Troxell
Education: Gonzaga University, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Boise, ID
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