$ 225-275 per hour
Randall C. Budge
About Randall
Biography
Raised on a family cattle ranch along the Bear River in southeast Idaho, Randy’s strong ethic for hard work and responsibility has translated into success as an attorney. He has long-held Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating, awarded to attorneys whose peers rank their ethical standards and legal ability at the highest level. With more than three decades of experience, a deep knowledge of his core practice areas, and trust from the legal community, Randy has a proven ability to effectively and efficiently resolve legal problems that confront his clients.
Between ranching, fishing and hunting, Randy developed an early appreciation for natural resources. His legal career followed the same path, focusing on real estate and natural resource transactions and development. He now advises some of eastern Idaho’s largest mining, irrigation and agriculture enterprises, including Monsanto Company, Hess Pumice, Idaho Ground Water Appropriators, Aberdeen-Springfield Canal Company, Gehring Agri-Business, and Koompin Farms.
Randy is lead counsel in the ongoing monumental water disputes between surface and ground water users across southern Idaho, representing several ground water districts made up of businesses, municipalities, and farmers that irrigate nearly a million acres. His results-oriented approach to solving legal problems, and his ability to sort through complex legal issues and focus on the things that matter, has enabled ground water users to avoid curtailment despite multiple threats, ongoing litigation, and the worst drought in recorded Idaho history.
Randy also enjoys the personal connections that are built through strategic business and estate planning. Over the years he has organized businesses and prepared estate and succession plans for hundreds of farmers, ranchers, small businessmen and families. He understands that the maxim “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is especially germane to these events.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Agriculture
25%
50 years | 500 cases
Estate Planning
25%
50 years | 1,000 cases
Real Estate
25%
50 years | 500 cases
Business
10%
50 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Idaho for 49 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 1976
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Location
Racine Olson
201 East Center Street, Pocatello, ID, 83204-1391
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Posted by Mark | March 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
One of the best...
My experience goes back many years, estate planning, and also resolving litigation with the federal government. Our case was resolved, after a five year battle, in my favor. Randy is very competent and knowledgeable...i credit him with preserving my career and my sanity. Through the years i have h...
Randall C. Budge's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Randy is an exceptional and ethical lawyer in estate planning, water law, commercial law, real estate lawl"
"Many attorney's look to Randy as a mentor because of his experience, knowledge and practical approach to practicing law. He is hardworking and truly cares about his clients."
"Randy is a great person and develops meaningful relationships with his clients and coworkers. He is a very experienced and talented lawyer with a creative legal mind, and he is able to efficiently resolve clients' problems without incurring great costs. Any client or coworker of Randy is lucky to associate with Randy."
"As a lawyer and a father, I have been mentored by one of the best! I didn't realize how exceptional my dad is as a lawyer until I got to watch him at work."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Randy for 24 years, and have never met a more knowledgeable person on water law and other agricultural issues."
"Randy is a premier business lawyer in East Idaho. I recommend him."
"Randy has a reputation for providing excellent service to his clients regardless of whether the client is an individual or large corporation. I highly recommend Randy."
"I endorse this lawyer! Randy is not only a great lawyer but is also an outstanding mentor. Randy is knowledgeable, hard working, and a strong advocate for his clients. He is willing to share his knowledge and is generous in his help to other attorneys. Randy's practice is results oriented. He is respected by opposing lawyers and judges. If you need an attorney in the water law, business, or commercial areas, Randy is the attorney for you!"
"Randy has been practicing estate planning for over 3 decades. He is knowledgeable about the right estate plan for basically every circumstance. I trust and recommend Randy to evaluate and create the right estate plan for you."
"When it comes to personal estate planning, protecting your assets, and caring for your family, you can trust Randy to help you develop the best estate plan whether your net worth is millions of dollars or thousands of dollars. Randy is the best estate planning lawyer in the State of Idaho. Randy is personable. Randy's clients love him because he is down to earth. You will also find him to be fair in his billing practices."
"Randy does many types of law and is excellent at all of them. He is perhaps the best water law attorney in the state of Idaho. In addition he handles wills and trusts. Very good lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyers Business & Corporate, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Professionalism Award, Idaho State Bar
Work Experience
1980 - Present
Managing Partner, Racine Olson
Associations
1976 - Present
Idaho State Bar
1976 - Present
Sixth Judicial District Bar Association
2012 - 2013
Idaho Fish & Game CommissionChairman
2006 - 2014
Idaho Fish & GameCommissioner
1970 - 2010
National Ski Patrol
Education
1976
University of Idaho
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
Utah State University
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2010
Annual Meeting
Eastern Snake Plain Water Wars and Their Impact on Idaho Cities
2009
Idaho Water Law Conference
Surface Water Use v. Ground Water Use: The Case in Idaho
2009
Conference of Western Attorneys General
The Complexities of State Management of Wildlife Under Federal Environmental Laws
Languages
English