Attorney at Law, Partner & Founding Member

David P. Claiborne

David has over fifteen years of experience with court and jury trials in both state and federal courts. He counsels clients involved in litigation and business matters, including alcohol beverage licensing. David also provides estate planning services, trusts and probate, and has experience lobbying before the Idaho legislature.

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Practice Areas

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

Education

J.D., Willamette University College of Law (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 (1999), Major in Political Science emphasis on Public Administration, Minor in Economics

Admissions

Idaho State and Federal (2002)
U.S. Dist. Colorado (2007)
U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (2009)
Washington State and Federal (2012)
U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2015)

Professional & Civic Activities

Active in Idaho State ATV Association (serving as President)
Active in Idaho Recreation Council
Serves on the Southwest Idaho Resource Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Leadership Idaho Agriculture, Class of 2017 (Lifetime Member)
Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies

Personal Information

David is married with four children and is a member of the Holy Apostles Catholic Parish and Knights of Columbus. When he is not practicing law, David enjoys recreating in Idaho’s outdoors.