Idaho State Bar Committees
Idaho Law Foundation Committees | Expense Report 
| Committee | Chairperson | Staff Liaison |
|---|---|---|
| Advocate Editorial Advisory Board Determines the theme, selects/recruits authors for lead articles, and review the contents of each issue of The Advocate. Meets on the third Wednesday of each month; subcommittees meet as required; 10-12 members. |
John N. Zarian 960 Broadway Avenue, Ste. 250 Boise, ID 83706 Phone: (208) 562-4900 Fax: (208) 562-4901 Email: zarian@zarianmidgley.com |
Dan Black |
| Bar Exam Preparation Gathers and reviews questions and analyses for each bar exam. Recruits question writers to prepare questions and analyses. Meets 4-6 times per year; 5 members. |
Lane V. Erickson PO Box 1391 Pocatello, ID 83204-1391 Phone: (208) 232-6101 Fax: (208) 232-6109 lve@racinelaw.net |
Carol McDonald |
| Character and Fitness Reviews applicants for admission with character or fitness issues. Makes recommendations to Board of Commissioners on whether such applicants should be allowed to sit for the bar exam or be admitted to the bar. Meets five or six times a year; 7 members (2 nonlawyers). |
S. Kay Christensen PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0010 Phone: (208) 334-4111 Fax: (208) 854-8070 Email: kay.christensen@ag.idaho.gov |
Carol McDonald |
| Client Assistance Fund Reviews claims against Client Assistance Fund for attorney misappropriation of funds due to dishonesty. Meets as required; 5 members (2 nonlawyers). |
Hon. Scott Leonard Wayman PO Box 9000 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816-9000 Phone: (208) 446-1108 Fax: (208) 446-1121 swayman@kcgov.us |
Julia Crossland |
| Judicial Fairness Committee To study judicial elections in Idaho. |
Craig L. Meadows PO Box 1617 Boise, ID 83701 Phone: (208) 344-6000 Fax: (208) 954-5238 Email: cmeadows@hawleytroxell.com |
Brad Andrews |
| Lawyer Assistance Program To help and support lawyers who are experiencing problems associated with alcohol and/or drug use, and educate legal professionals/family/friends about alcohol and drug dependency. Committee consists of up to 25 members. Committee meets quarterly. |
Thomas Harry Lopez PO Box 856 Boise, ID 83701 Phone: (208) 342-4300 Fax: (208) 342-4344 Email: thl@idahodefense.com |
Terri Muse |
| Lawyer Referral Service Reviews policies for and operation of ISB Lawyer Referral Service. Works with Executive Director and LRS Coordinator in operating ISB Lawyer Referral Service. Meets 2-3 times a year; 5-6 members. |
Ralph R. Blount PO Box 500 Boise, ID 83701 Phone: (208) 433-5615 Fax: (208) 384-4454 Email: rblount@cityofboise.org |
Terri Muse |
| Professional Conduct Board Exercises general control over attorney discipline. Acts as an "intermediate appellate court." Receives briefs and makes recommendations for disposition to the Idaho Supreme Court. Meets as needed; 3 members (1 nonlawyer) for each hearing committee. |
Karen E. Gowland PO Box 990050 Boise, ID 83799-0050 Phone: (208) 384-7732 Fax: (208) 384-6566 Email: karengowland@boiseinc.com |
Sue Nelson |
| Public Information Deals with improving the public perception of lawyers through public education projects. Meets as required; 5-7 members. |
Larry C. Hunter PO Box 829 Boise, ID 83701 Phone: (208) 345-2000 Fax: (208) 385-5384 lch@moffatt.com |
Dan Black |
| Reasonable Accommodations Reviews applicants for the bar exam with specific accommodations requests. Makes recommendations to Board of Commissioners on the accommodations. Meets as needed; 3 members (1 non-lawyer). |
Paul Bechter Rippel PO Box 51219 Idaho Falls, ID 83405-1219 Phone: (208) 523-4445 Fax: (208) 523-4474 Email: paulripple@hopkinsroden.com |
Carol McDonald | Unauthorized Practice of Law Supervises local committees on unauthorized practice of law, receives reports concerning investigations and makes recommendations for disposition to the Board of Commissioners. Meets as needed; 3 members. |
Richard Kent Lierz 11700 Franklin Road Boise, ID 83709 Phone: (208) 322-4567 Fax: (208) 322-4476 Email: rick@franklinbuildingsupply.com |
Brad Andrews |