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Brian Donesley
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Biography
Brian Donesley delivers aggressive representation based upon 38 years of experience as an attorney in Idaho. Examine Brian Donesley’s qualifications carefully, and judge for yourself the range and scope of his abilities and outstanding experience: personal injury, divorce and custody, criminal, DUI, employment law, business matters, administrative law, liquor law, governmental affairs and other legal questions. Experience includes: Public Defender; Chief Counsel Idaho Department of Law Enforcement, Idaho Liquor Chief; State Senator; FBI Legal Advisors Academy; litigation; negotiation; mediation; unions; liquor law.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
47 years | 300 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
47 years | 100 cases
Divorce and Separation
25%
47 years
Family
25%
47 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-45%
Retainer
Sometimes
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Idaho for 47 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 21 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Brian Donesley, Attorney
802 W Bannock St Ste Lp106, Boise, ID, 83702-5837
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Wrongful Termination
Posted by Rebecca | July 10, 2014 | Wrongful Termination
Boise's best attorney
Mr. Donesley is an attorney that actually cares about his clients. He kept me informed during every step of the legal process and asks for his client's input in the case. Brian worked for me for more than two years on a wrongful termination case against the State of Idaho. I was reinstated and rec...
Posted by Thomas | June 23, 2014 | Wrongful Termination
Excellent Employer/Labor Relations Attorney
Brian Donesley represented me in a very public employment case. He was diligent, and compassionate with me and my family regarding a wrongful termination. He knew the law and the State of Idaho Personnel rules. During the time that he represented me, he worked hours and hours preparing and presenting...
Brian Donesley's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brian is a hard-working, experienced attorney. He is well-respected, and I often refer friends and clients to him."
"Brian is a zealous and spirited advocate for his clients and is vested in achieving the best possible result for each of them. He is highly knowledgeable, professional and well-respected in the legal community. I endorse Brian without hesitation."
"Brian is a very professional, competent attorney. I have had occasion to work with him on the other side of a couple of cases now. I gladly endorse him."
"Brian is an excellent attorney. He has many years of experience and knows everybody in the Boise legal community. Brian is very intelligent, honest and has a tremendous work ethic. I highly recommend Brian for any criminal or DUI case."
"Brian has a great deal of experience and a deep understanding of labor and administrative law. He is passionate in his advocacy because he truly enjoys is work. I highly recommend him."
Experience
Honors
2024
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Sky League Football MVP, Culver City High School
N/A
Sky League Batting Champion, Culver City High School
N/A
All CIF Football Selection, California Southern Section
N/A
Varsity Football, Baseball and Rugby, Stanford University
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Idaho State Senator, District 16, Boise, 1989-93
Work Experience
1987 - Present
Owner, Brian Donesley, Attorney
2004 - 2006
General Counsel, Shoshone-Paiute Nation, Owyhee, NV
1989 - 1993
Senator, Idaho State Senate
1981 - 1987
Alcohol Beverage Chief, Idaho State Police
1979 - 1987
Chief Legal Counsel, Idaho State Police
1978 - 1979
Associate, Nick Chenoweth, Attorney
Associations
2013 - Present
Idaho State Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
Idaho State Bar, Employment and Labor Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
National Association of Alcoholic Beverage Licensing AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
Idaho Licensed Beverage AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Idaho State Bar, Lawyer Assistance Program CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
1988 - Present
Idaho Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1978 - Present
Idaho State BarAttorney Member
2009 - 2010
Idaho Licensed Beverage AssociationLegal Counsel
1990 - 1992
National Conference of State LegislaturesExecutive Committee
1980 - 1989
Idaho State Bar Fee Arbitration CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Fuchs v. Idaho State Police, Alcohol Beverage Control, 279 P.3d 100, 153 Idaho 114 (Idaho 2012)
Fuchs v. State, Dept. of Idaho State Police, Bureau of Alcohol Beverage Control, 272 P.3d 1257, 152 Idaho 626 (Idaho 2012)
Lang v. Ustick Dental Office, P.A., 817 P.2d 1069, 120 Idaho 545 (Idaho 1991)
Ray v. Nampa School Dist. 131, 814 P.2d 17, 120 Idaho 117 (Idaho 1991)
Sheets v. Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare, 753 P.2d 1257, 114 Idaho 111 (Idaho 1988)
Bissett v. State, 727 P.2d 1293, 111 Idaho 865 (Idaho App. 1986)
State, Dept. of Law Enforcement v. Engberg, 708 P.2d 935, 109 Idaho 530 (Idaho App. 1985)
Henson v. Department of Law Enforcement, 684 P.2d 996, 107 Idaho 19 (Idaho 1984)
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley Indian Reservation v. United states, 889 F.Supp. 1292 (D.Idaho 1995)
Education
1985
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Certificate of Completion
1982
FBI Legal Advisor Academy, Quantico, VA
Certificate of Completion
1978
University of Idaho College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
Stanford University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers