E. Don Copple

Jeff has represented clients in in real estate transactions, land use entitlement applications, and access issues throughout Idaho. Jeff has experience with a broad range of projects from siting and entitling large commercial and industrial complexes to representing individual homeowners seeking land use permits in front of local boards and commissions. Jeff frequently handles administrative litigation tied to Idaho’s Local Land Use Planning Act.

Emma C. Nowacki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Emma C. practices law in Boise, Idaho Best Lawyers has recognized Emma C. Nowacki since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Emma C. Nowacki is held by other lawyers.

For sixteen years, Kevin Scanlan’s career has centered on litigation and trial work in a broad range of cases, including professional liability, transportation law and other personal injury claims. He also regularly handles insurance coverage/bad faith actions, products liability lawsuits, toxic tort claims, and commercial litigation cases, such as actions for breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. Mr. Scanlan’s trial experience includes cases involving allegations of medical malprac...

James A Ford (“Jim”) is an experienced and successful litigator at Elam & Burke, specializing in workers’ compensation, insurance defense, and civil litigation. Since joining the firm in 1987, his dedication and remarkable work have resulted in recognition in the Best Lawyers in America, including Lawyer of the Year in Workers’ Compensation in 2022, and membership in the International Association of Defense Counsel, acknowledgments of his expertise and influence. P...

Erika Eaton Malmen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Mining Law. Erika Eaton practices law in Boise, Idaho Best Lawyers has recognized Erika Eaton Malmen since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Erika Eaton Malmen is held by other lawyers.

Chad M. Nicholson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Chad M. practices law in Boise, Idaho Best Lawyers has recognized Chad M. Nicholson since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Chad M. Nicholson is held by other lawyers.

Judd's practice focuses primarily on the areas of real estate, healthcare and business matters. He regularly advises clients concerning the organization of business entities and complex commercial transactions, including all aspects of property and asset acquisition, finance, service contracts, property development and disposition as appropriate to achieve each individual client's objectives. Judd is active in the Boise community serving as a soccer coach for local youth, as a volunteer attor...

Frank regularly speaks on legal issues of importance for developers, architects, engineers, contractors and other development industry professionals. He is a member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and the Real Property Section of the Idaho State Bar. Frank received his law degree from the University of Idaho in 1999 and architecture degree from the University of Nebraska in 1992. He practiced with a Boise architectural firm for several years prior to entering law school. Frank ...

For over four decades, Chris has been a leader in the fields of water law, land use law, natural resources law, constitutional law, and road and public access law. He has extensive litigation experience at the administrative, district court and appellate levels (including 21 Idaho Supreme Court cases). Best Lawyers in America has named him “Lawyer of the Year” 11 times in the fields of water, land use, and natural resources. Three times, Super Lawyers placed Chris in the “To...

Joseph Aldridge is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Joseph practices law in Boise, Idaho Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph Aldridge since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Joseph Aldridge is held by other lawyers.