Recent News

Elam & Burke is proud to announce partner Matthew Walters has accepted the position of Managing Director. Mr. Walters has been with the firm for over fourteen years and became a member of the board…

Elam & Burke congratulates Meghan Conrad for her recognition as an Idaho Business Review’s Leaders in Law Honoree. In 2017, the 21 applicants selected scored high in four categories – leadership in their profession, achievements, volunteer work, and leadership in...

Elam & Burke is delighted to welcome Frank “Patxi” Larrocea-Phillips as a summer associate. He is joining the firm having completed his second year at the College of Law at the University of Idaho.

Idaho Governor, Butch Otter, signed House Bill No. 97, restoring the status quo of Idaho Code Section 12-121 regarding attorney fees.  This bill cancels the effect of the Hoffer v. Shappard decision by the Idaho Supreme Court and is effective immediately. Matt...

Elam & Burke is pleased to announce the firm has been accepted into the International Society of Primerus Law Firms. This makes Elam & Burke one of 180 top-rated, independent, small to mid-sized law firms in 45 countries, which have earned the right to display...

Elam & Burke is excited to announce Ms. Conrad becoming shareholder of the firm.  Ms. Conrad’s practice focuses on local economic development with extensive representation to urban renewal agencies throughout the state on issues including structuring of...

Elam & Burke is pleased to welcome Ms. Gans as she rejoins the firm after serving a sixteen-month clerkship for the Honorable B. Lynn Winmill, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Idaho. Her practice focuses on employment and commercial...

Jeffrey Thomson of Elam & Burke volunteers with several nonprofit groups; namely the Sunrise Rotary Club, Girl Scouts Silver Sage Council and the Stage Coach Theatre. Committing between 11-15 hours each month, Thomson has served these organizations and others over the...