Stephen C. Hardesty
Recognized since 2013
Boise, Idaho
Practice Areas
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law




Stephen Hardesty is a partner in the firm's Business practice with more than 20 years of experience representing emerging companies and private companies in diverse industries. Both domestically and in China, he counsels clients on fund formations, venture investments, mergers and acquisitions, private placement offerings and real estate acquisitions, among other related corporate transactions.
Stephen has significant experience handling corporate finance matters. He has led numerous venture capital financings and has recently served as counsel for a structured finance lender issuing nearly one billion dollars in rated asset-backed bonds.
Stephen has significant experience handling corporate finance matters. He has led numerous venture capital financings and has recently served as counsel for a structured finance lender issuing nearly one billion dollars in rated asset-backed bonds.
Contact & Links
Location
- 1111 West Jefferson Street, Suite 500
Boise, ID 83702-5391
Education
- Earlham College, BA
Bar Admissions
- Idaho, Idaho State Bar
- California, The State Bar of California
Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Member
- California State Bar Association - Member
- Idaho State Bar Association - Member
Headquarters:
Seattle, Washington
264 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
93 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America awards




Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Boise (2021)
- Corporate Law, Boise (2020)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Boise (2018)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Boise (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 for work in:
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Special Focus
- Entrepreneurial
Awards:
- Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent in Martindale-Hubbell
- Ranked by Chambers USA as “America’s Leading Corporate/Commercial Lawyers,” 2012 - present
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