William G. Myers III

With more than thirty-five years in government affairs, Ken has extensive experience with a variety of complicated public policy issues, including public utility laws, healthcare issues, agriculture, environmental regulatory matters, municipal policy and tax issues. Ken acts as an advisor, lobbyist and general counsel to several companies and professional associations. He plays a key role in policy analysis, business development, public relations and the development and implementation of gove...

Kersti Kennedy is an experienced attorney specializing in complex commercial litigation. She represents global, national, and local clients in diverse practice areas, including contract disputes, employment law, insurance coverage, credit recovery/foreclosure, corporate governance, defamation/First Amendment, successor liability, securities, business torts, construction, and arbitration/appraisal. She practices at the trial and appellate level and has argued before the Idaho Supreme Court. He...

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.

Phillip J. Collaer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Phillip J. practices law in Boise, Idaho Best Lawyers has recognized Phillip J. Collaer since 2013. 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 Phillip J. Collaer is held by other lawyers.

Jason J. Blakley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jason J. practices law in Boise, Idaho Best Lawyers has recognized Jason J. Blakley since 2026. 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 Jason J. Blakley is held by other lawyers.

James D. Hovren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Compliance Law and Corporate Governance Law. James D. practices law in Boise, Idaho Best Lawyers has recognized James D. Hovren 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 James D. Hovren is held by other lawyers.

Mike Roe represents individuals and entities in a wide variety of business matters, transactions, and commercial litigation. His primary focus is in the areas of business-related litigation, entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, finance, and more recently, oil and gas matters. In addition, he represents business clients in criminal and administrative proceedings. Mr. Roe also has extensive experience with loan workouts and business restructuring. He has successfully tried a...

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...

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...

Kyle Duren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Kyle practices law in Boise, Idaho Best Lawyers has recognized Kyle Duren since 2025. 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 Kyle Duren is held by other lawyers.