Jillian Christiansen
About Jillian Christiansen
Jillian Christiansen is a lawyer based in Boise, ID and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Jillian Christiansen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boise, Idaho
- Public Finance Law
Current Firm: Hawley Troxell
Education: University of Idaho, J.D., graduated 2021
Location: Boise, ID
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