Category: Digital Advocate

Jessica Perez The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”)[i] is a familiar friend to all family law practitioners. It is the heart of a state’s ability to make […]

Carol Barkes & Colby Jones Attorneys are tasked with zealously representing their clients’ positions,1 and in the courtroom, this principle is second to none. However, particularly in family matters, attorneys […]

Merritt L. Dublin The legal profession has been slow to recognize what many other service professions generally accept – that there are personal risks involved in working closely with individuals […]

Jennifer Beckstead Domestic violence cases may be some of the most challenging and frustrating cases you deal with.  Their challenges differ depending on the area of law you practice.  For […]

Melanie E. Baillie Although I will admit that I like catchy titles, this article is not about being “nice.” As attorneys, we cannot always be “nice,” and we are not […]

Jacob B. Workman[i] Domestic violence (“DV”) training for attorneys is often focused on the violence portion, and with good reason. Violence from a family or household member has a long-lasting […]

Kristin BjorkmanPresidentIdaho State Bar The sun is inching toward the horizon on my term as a member of the Board of Commissioners and the President of our bar.  I have […]

70 Years of Admission: Admitted in 1952 Leonard H. Bielenberg Leonard H. (Len) Bielenberg of Moscow graduated from the University of Idaho with a business, and then law degree.  Upon […]

Published August 2022 Service Awards The individuals selected for this years’ Service Awards include attorneys and non-attorneys alike who have committed their time and expertise to the service of the […]

Published August 2022 The late Denise O’Donnell Day, and namesake of this award, was a titan of pro bono service to underrepresented Idahoans. Her legacy of service, dedication to her […]