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Sam Dotters-Katz practices primarily in the area of family law, with an emphasis on divorce litigation involving complex business and real property issues.
Sam received a B.A. in political science from the University of Oregon in 2009 and a second B.A. in History in 2011. During his summers, while an undergraduate at University of Oregon, Sam worked as a wildland firefighter. He was elected University of Oregon’s Student Body President in 2008 and again in 2013. Between undergrad and law school, Sam worked in the legislative office of State Representative Brent Barton.
Sam received his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2014. During law school, Sam served as an intern for Oregon’s Senior United States Senator, Ron Wyden, in Washington D.C. He was elected Vice-President of the Student Bar Association in 2012. Sam also was a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Debre Weintraub, in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Additionally, while in law school Sam founded a political action committee dedicated to increasing funding for higher education and restructuring the governance of Oregon’s higher education system. For these efforts, in 2013 Oregon’s Governor, John Kitzhaber appointed Sam as the first student ever to serve on the University of Oregon’s Board of Trustees.
Sam Dotters-Katz is admitted to practice in all courts in the State of Idaho, the United States District Court of Idaho, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
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Acquired: 2015
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709 E Riverpark Lane, STE 100, Boise, ID, 83701
24 Client Reviews
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Posted by Kyle | February 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great attorney, very knowledgeable, highly recommend
Sam is great. I would not recommend another family law attorney to anyone. My case was quite extensive and very high conflict. Sam got me a result that I would have never expected. He conducted himself professionally with me and with counsel on the other side and it is easy to see that Sam is highly ...
Posted by Ashley | December 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A literal game changer
My husband and I were referred to Sam by a friend after our previous attorney would not return our messages and went against our wishes for 3 months. Sam understood our case thoroughly and insightfully in the first 20 minutes. He was communicative, kind, and strategic. We reached a settlement that ac...
Posted by Jeremy | September 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Hard Worker, Good Comminication
Sam handled my divorce and did a great job. I hired him after I became unsatisfied with the first lawyer I hired. What a difference! Sam always emailed me back the same day I contacted him, was clear about the game plan, and was very organized. He did a great job and got the case settled right before...
Posted by Mark | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Reccomend
I hired Sam after consulting with a couple of different attorneys for my divorce/custody case. He was very informative and straight-foward, even during our consultation. I was not disappointed. My ex-wife hired a very expensive attorney who tried to intimidate and bury me with outlandish accusations ...
Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Short Temper, Rude, Ineffective
Sam has a crude and grumpy attitude when meeting with clients and does not deliver results. Thanks to him, I did not get my desired outcome in court but did get shaken down for thousands of dollars. Beware!
"I have worked with Sam on family law cases for years. He is very knowledgeable, professional and cares about his client's. I endorse this lawyer."
"Sam is a thoroughly well-prepared and fierce lawyer. Having tried a case against him, I know he always brings his A game."
"Sam was great to work with as an opposing counsel in a modification proceeding we had together. He was a great advocate for his client and came to the table with appropriate knowledge of the case and beneficial settlement ideas. Would be grateful to see him on the other side in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sam is a brilliant, diligent, hard working attorney who personally cares for the well-being of his clients. His skill and passion make Sam one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with."
"I have had a Divorce and Family Law practice for over 24 years and Sam is one of the hardest working and brightest attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with. IF you want an advocate that is intelligent, driven and aggressive, Sam is your man!"
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2020
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2009
Frohnmayer Recognition Award, University of Oregon
2009
Everyday Hero Award, Kiwanis International
2009
Dean's Award for Service, University of Oregon
2022 - Present
Partner, Bevis, Thiry, Henson & Katz
2019 - 2021
Associate Attorney, Ludwig Shoufler Miller Johnson, LLP
2018 - 2019
Chief of Staff, City of Boise, Office of the Mayor
2016 - 2018
Attorney, Marcus Christian Hardee & Davies
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Jones Gledhill Fuhrman Gourley, P.A.
2012 - 2012
Judicial Extern, Los Angeles Superior Court
2012 - 2012
Legal Internship, United States Senate
2004 - 2011
Wildland Firefighter, Dustbusters Plus LLC
2016 - Present
Idaho State Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Idaho State Bar, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2011 - 2014
University of Oregon Alumni Association, Lane County Chapter, Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors Member
Won at trial
Won at trial
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Keynote Address
2014
Student Body President Graduation Speech
2013
Higher Education Reform
2009
Student Body President Graduation Speech
2016
2013
English
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