Author: ccarns
Ethics for Retired Attorneys by Larry Hunter
Periodically I see someone with whom I have not spoken in a while, and they ask me if I am still practicing law. When I tell them no, often they will say: “I did not know that attorneys retired.”…
Read Full ArticleBar Counsel Department Report by Joseph N. Pirtle
2024 was another busy year for Bar Counsel’s Office. Our efforts were primarily divided into four categories: (1) investigating and prosecuting alleged violations of the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct; (2) assisting with claims to the Client Assistance Fund; (3)…
Read Full ArticleBoard of Commissioners Elections for 1st, 2nd, and 4th Districts—Nominating Petitions Available
Nominations for the 2025 ISB Commissioner Elections Due April 1, 2025 Attorneys in the First, Second, and Fourth Districts will elect new representatives to the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners this spring. The new commissioners will replace Jillian Caires…
Read Full ArticleAttune: Thoughts on Personal Growth by Kristin Bjorkman
Lawyers are fixers, problem-solvers, refiners. We use our skills to create order, as best we can, from the elements of the file in front of us. It could be a challenging negotiation for our client’s biggest business opportunity or a…
Read Full ArticleThe Idaho State Bar 100th Anniversary: The 1940s by Kolby K. Reddish
Two men stand with fish in front of the Statesmen office which has updates from the War. Photo credit: MS511 754, Idaho State Archives. Judge Robert M. Terrell. [v] This year represents a celebration of the Idaho State Bar’s 100th…
Read Full ArticleQ&A with Idaho State Bar & Idaho Law Foundation Executive Director, Maureen R. Braley by Carissa A. Carns
As an employee of the Idaho State Bar (“ISB”) and an editor for The Advocate, I was excited to start the new year introducing our new Executive Director to the members of the Bar and helping our readers to know…
Read Full ArticleCommunications Department Report by Lindsey M. Welfley
Once again, our communications department had a successful (and busy!) year in 2024 as we supported each of the other departments’ communications needs. As we head into 2025, we have several important projects noted for our members. New ISB &…
Read Full ArticleLimits on Discretionary Authority by Stephen Adams & Christopher Pooser
In a recent oral argument before the Idaho Supreme Court, the first question asked was, “Tell me about the discretion available to the magistrate.” This question guided the entire oral argument from that point forward, even though the primary issue…
Read Full ArticleReaching the Universal Through the Individual: An Interview with Anthony Doerr About Advocacy and Storytelling by Sarah Tompkins
Mr. Doerr backpacking in the Tetons. Photo provided by Publicist, Kate Lloyd, on behalf of Mr. Doerr. Preface Let me start by acknowledging that there may be a significant chunk of you who look at an interview about “storytelling” and…
Read Full ArticleIncoming President’s Message by Mary V. York
The Critical Role of Civics Education and the Opportunity for Idaho Attorneys to Lead As I step into the role of President of the Idaho State Bar, I am continually impressed and humbled by the dedication and excellence of our…
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