Family Law

• Guardianship
• Child Abuse
  Kirsten is dedicated to using her professional skills for philanthropic efforts. Emphasizing her sense of social responsibility and humanitarianism, she serves as a volunteer attorney for Family Advocates, an organization dedicated to ending child abuse and keeping kids safe by empowering everyday people to protect and enrich the lives of youth.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Prior to joining Elam & Burke, Dee worked as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Andrea L. Courtney of the Third Judicial District.  During law school, Dee participated in Moot Court and was a member of the Idaho Law Review where he served as a Spotlight Editor.  Dee was also a law clerk extern for Idaho Supreme Court Justice, Robyn Brody, a summer law clerk for the district judges in Idaho’s Third Judicial District, externed with the Ada County Public Defender’s Office, and interned for both a family law firm and criminal defense firm.
• Wrongful Death

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Our comprehensive expertise extends to every facet of corporate and business entity formation. Collaborating closely with our clients, we assist in the selection and establishment of new entities, the reconfiguration of existing ones, the creation of strategic alliances, joint ventures, and other collaborative arrangements, all while ensuring compliance with the ever-evolving landscape of corporate governance requirements. Furthermore, our unwavering commitment includes providing ongoing transactional support and compliance guidance to ensure our clients’ sustained, long-term success.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
  Jim is an experienced attorney at Elam & Burke, where he focuses on corporate and business law, with a particular emphasis on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate transactions. With a career spanning decades, Jim has earned a reputation for his deep understanding of the complexities of business, making him a trusted advisor to companies ranging from small startups to large enterprises. His practice includes representing clients as general counsel, advising on complex acquisitions, and facilitating the buying and selling of agricultural properties.
• Business Formation
• Business Disputes
  Jed is a seasoned litigator specializing in product liability, real property title disputes, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and business disputes. With extensive experience in representing creditors in bankruptcy cases, he excels in representing bankruptcy trustees in uncovering hidden assets and handling collections for creditors. Jed also represents insured parties in title insurance disputes and manages product liability defenses.
• Business Transactions
  Elam & Burke’s Corporate Transactions practice area is your strategic partner in navigating the complex landscape of business transactions. From shaping a company’s foundational structure to fortifying contractual arrangements, financing strategies, asset safeguarding, employee relations, and beyond, our seasoned attorneys offer proactive, informed counsel to empower clients ranging from innovative startups to global conglomerates. Our diverse team boasts extensive experience across a spectrum of business and commercial issues, spanning various industries, ensuring that we deliver top-tier, timely services tailored to your unique needs.
• Limited Liability Companies
• Construction Contracts
  We represent contractors, developers, owners, material suppliers, subcontractors, sureties, lenders, architects and engineers in a wide variety of projects. Our attorneys provide representation in all areas of construction law from the negotiation and drafting construction contracts, legal assistance in project administration and representation in litigated disputes.
• Unfair Competition

Employment Law

• Wrongful Termination
• Employment Discrimination
• Employment Contract
• Employment Litigation
  Traversing the complex terrain of employment law can be daunting for businesses of all sizes. At Elam & Burke, we provide comprehensive legal guidance, representing all sizes of employers in all aspects of employment litigation. We offer diligent representation, practical advice, and robust litigation services tailored to protect your interests.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Our dedicated team navigates every aspect of real estate law, tailoring strategic, efficient solutions for a diverse range of needs. Leveraging our deep expertise, we guide clients through the intricacies of real estate with confidence.
• Premises Liability
  Attorney Molly Miragas (Hage) brings a unique perspective to the legal world. Specializing in general and commercial litigation, Molly’s practice areas encompass real estate, construction defects, premises liability, first-party and third-party insurance actions, auto negligence, professional liability claims, and insurance coverage. Her knack for securing favorable results for her clients has been demonstrated repeatedly in both state and federal courts, through trial and by leveraging dispositive motion practice and alternative dispute resolution.
• Construction Litigation
  Our lawyers actively advise clients, negotiate on their behalf, and draft crucial documents such as prime contracts, subcontracts, consultant contracts, and lien documents. We also stand ready to provide complete legal services when a construction issue arises to firmly enforce our clients’ rights and interests. Our attorneys provide effective and efficient representation utilizing experienced and credible experts, the latest technology and thorough case preparation.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Our lawyers play a vital role in advising on innovative strategic initiatives and plan implementation to support long-term entity and constituent goals, which includes providing guidance on legislative/policy matters, real estate transactions and financing mechanisms.  As trusted legal counsel for public entities, we facilitate the successful implementation of efforts while mitigating risk, ensuring legal compliance and safeguarding the interests of everyone involved.
• Land Use and Zoning
  Her representation of public entities includes specializing in environmental law, local government and municipal finance, and land use. She advises on issues of governmental regulations, private-public partnerships, government contracting, public works, and administrative law. Her work with land use issues includes easements, planning and development, and purchase and sale agreements.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  In the complex landscape of real estate law, it’s paramount to have seasoned attorneys by your side. At Elam & Burke, we offer exceptional legal defense in real estate, protecting our clients’ interests amidst intricate transactions, property disputes, zoning challenges, and landlord-tenant matters.
• Property Damage
  Kyle’s practice concentrates on civil defense, primarily motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, malpractice, construction defect, product liability, property damage, extra-contractual/bad faith, agricultural/crop loss, and general litigation, including mediation and alternative dispute resolution. As a Certified Professional Mediator and Small Lawsuit Evaluator for all civil cases, he melds litigation expertise with skills in conflict resolution.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Erica grew up in Buhl, Idaho, a small rural town that shaped her early perspective. She would leave Buhl to attend Boise State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Following an early career in logistics with an international shipping company, Erica’s legal aspirations took her to the University of Idaho College of Law. Erica spent the first part of her legal career at a private law firm, eventually becoming a partner. Her practice centered on insurance defense, regularly defending car accident and slip and fall cases. She would eventually leave that firm to join the Ada County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Civil Division where she continued to develop her practice in various areas of civil litigation including defense of alleged civil rights violations, attorney malpractice, medical malpractice, personal injury, whistleblower claims, and employment discrimination.
• Medical Malpractice
  Specializing in serving the insurance industry, specifically motor vehicle & trucking accidents, and medical malpractice defense, Kyle’s notable clients encompass significant carriers throughout the United States. He is licensed to practice in Idaho, Washington, and Utah offering his clientele comprehensive, cross-border legal counsel.
• Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
• Trusts

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Lanice’s career is marked by a diverse range of legal experiences. Most recently, Lanice handled high-volume general liability defense cases, including trucking, UM/UIM, premises liability, and auto accidents. She developed strategies and arguments for presenting cases, researched and wrote motions and briefs, conducted and defended depositions, and handled mediations. She previously represented employer/carrier interests in workers’ compensation claims, where she prepared cases for trial, conducted extensive discovery, and managed files with the goal of cost-effective resolutions. Lanice’s ability to formulate discovery plans and prepare matters for trial has been a hallmark of her practice. Earlier in her career, she gained valuable experience in bankruptcy law and family law, although her current focus is firmly on general liability defense.
• Foreclosure
  At Elam & Burke, Meghan now works extensively with urban renewal agencies throughout Idaho. She structures private-public partnerships, handles government contracts, tax increment financing, litigation, appeals, and governmental relations. Her diverse portfolio extends to representing a commodity promotion and research program, aiding consumer and commercial lenders in foreclosures and collections, and actively participating in insurance defense litigation. Her experience with tax-exempt and taxable bond transactions, and her significant role as special Idaho counsel on a solar energy financing project, are evidence of her commitment to projects that foster economic development.