Dee W. Jones

Associate | E: Dwj@elamburke.com | P: 208-343-5454

Dee Jones is a passionate legal professional who brings a wealth of experience and dedication to Elam & Burke.

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.

Dee’s strong legal research and writing skills have been consistently recognized, earning recognition for appellate briefs, regional awards, and publications in the Idaho Law Review.  In addition to exceptional writing skills, Dee is highly regarded for effective communication and quick thinking, which is exemplified by Dee’s involvement on a Moot Court team that went to the regional finals at the NAAC Moot Court Competition.

Having grown up in Treasure Valley, Dee is committed to serving the local community.  Complementing his technical skills is a deep commitment to pro bono service.  This passion began during a 2017 internship with the Idaho State Bar, where Dee witnessed firsthand the impact and importance of pro bono legal work. He has since dedicated several hundred hours of his time to pro bono service and continues to volunteer at local legal clinics after being admitted to the Idaho State Bar.

When he’s not working at Elam & Burke, Dee enjoys spending time with his wife, Liz, raising their two children, Dune and Valen, and relaxing with their two dogs Di’Sotto and Bennie. Though currently immersed in the trenches of parenthood, Dee and Liz are avid travelers at heart and look forward to returning to their adventures in the near future. Dee also has a deep appreciation for the outdoors and stays active through pursuits such as hunting, camping, boating, dirt biking, and regular exercise.

About

Education

  • University of Idaho College of Law, J.D. 2021
  • Boise State University, Boise, B.S. 2017

Publications

State v. Clarke: Down the Road, 57 Idaho L. Rev. 869 (2022)

Bar Admissions

  • Idaho state and federal courts

Affiliations

  • Idaho State Bar, Litigation Section
  • Idaho State Bar, Young Lawyers Section
  • Idaho State Bar, Employment & Labor Law Section
  • Idaho Association of Defense Counsel
  • ABA Young Lawyers Division, Member
  • ABA Entertainment and Sports Industry Committee Member
  • XI Chi, The Boise State Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Honor Society
  • Richard C. Fields Inns of Court No. 130 (2019-2022)

Awards

  • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

Super Lawyers Rising Stars badge featuring attorney Dee W. Jones. The badge includes the orange Rising Stars logo and SuperLawyers.com, indicating recognition through the Super Lawyers multiphase selection process involving independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. The Rising Stars list honors top attorneys under 40 or with less than 10 years of practice who have demonstrated excellence in their field.