David W. Knotts
About David W. Knotts
David W. Knotts is a lawyer based in Boise, ID and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. David W. Knotts is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boise, Idaho
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Insurance
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Hawley Troxell
Education: University of Oregon, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: Boise, ID
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