Attorney Profile.

David P.
Claiborne

Partner & Founding Member

David@SawtoothLaw.com
Background & Biography

With over 20 years practical experience, David has developed a focus on serving the legal needs of business, families, recreationists, agricultural producers, and natural resource users in southern and central Idaho. He strives to help clients solve problems and plan for the future in a collaborative and cost-effective framework. In the courtroom, the boardroom, or the hearing rooms of the Idaho State Capitol, David advocates for clients with special emphasis on agricultural law, alcohol beverages and licensing, civil litigation and appeals, estate planning (including trusts and probate of wills), governmental affairs, natural resources and public lands, and real property.

Areas of Focus

Practice
Areas

David brings broad legal expertise across litigation, natural resources, real property, governmental affairs, and personal planning matters.

  • Civil Litigation & Appeals
  • Natural Resources & Public Lands
  • Real Property
  • Governmental Affairs, Legislation & Lobbying
  • Estate Planning, Trusts & Probates
  • Businesses/Corporations
  • Fish & Game Violations
Academic Background

Education

J.D.

Willamette University College of Law

Juris Doctor

2002 — cum laude

  • Recipient of Medal of Excellence in Bankruptcy Law (2002)
  • Member of Willamette Law Review (2000–2002), serving as Symposium Editor (2001–2002)
  • Member of Federalist Society (1999–2002), serving as Vice President (2000–2001)
  • Secretary of Student Bar Association (2001–2002)
B.A.

Boise State University

Bachelor of Arts

1999

  • Major in Political Science, emphasis on Public Administration
  • Minor in Economics
2002 Idaho State and Federal
2007 U.S. Dist. Colorado
2009 U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
2012 Washington State and Federal
2015 U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Community & Service

Professional & Civic Activities

Idaho State ATV Association former president, currently vp for government affairs
Idaho Recreation Council Active Member
Southwest Idaho Resource Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Committee Member
Leadership Idaho Agriculture, Class of 2017 Lifetime Member
Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies Member
Beyond the Practice

Personal
Information

David is married with four children and is a member of the St. Mark's Catholic Community and Knights of Columbus. When he is not practicing law, David enjoys recreating in Idaho's outdoors.

Married with four children
Member of the Holy Apostles Catholic Parish and Knights of Columbus
Enjoys recreating in Idaho's outdoors

Work with David

Ready to discuss your legal matter? David welcomes inquiries from individuals and businesses seeking experienced counsel in litigation, natural resources, estate planning, and more.