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For thirty years John Edwards has practiced personal injury litigation. John began his legal career representing insurers in injury claims. In 1992, John formed the current firm and began a practice focused on representing injured people in claims adverse to insurers. In 2004, he joined forces with Kurt Holzer. In 2017, John and Kurt merged with the Hepworth firm in the effort to protect regular people in claims against insurers and other corporations.
John Edwards brings a unique set of skills to the personal injury arena. Having worked both for and against insurers, he has an understanding of how to present information to the insurance adjustors in a fashion that allows them to pay maximum value on claims. Over the course of some thirty years, he has developed relationships with those whom he opposes based on experience and trust. John spent 11 years teaching as an adjunct at Boise State University (Business Law and Business Ethics) and uses his skills as a teacher to help adverse parties understand the losses sustained by his clients. The vast majority of claims, when properly presented (or taught) result in resolution without forcing clients through the time commitment and uncertainties associated with trial. John prides himself in working cases to fair results without unnecessary litigation. For the cases that cannot be resolved, Hepworth Holzer effectively takes cases through trial. The firm has experienced marked success.
Over 40 years of practice the trial attorneys of Hepworth Holzer have tried over one hundred cases to verdict recovering many millions for deserving clients. Over that same time, the firm has successfully recovered many millions by resolving claims for thousands of deserving, injured citizens.
John is a 1981 graduate of Vallivue High School in what was, then, rural Canyon County, Idaho . He grew up working in a small, family-owned business learning valuable lessens about the importance of honesty, integrity, hard work and giving back to community. He attended the University of Idaho , graduating after three years in 1984 with a Political Science degree. While at the University of Idaho , John was involved in student government (Vice-President) and a member of a fraternity in which he held numerous offices. As a student, John was also active in the Moscow community, coaching little league football and basketball, and serving on numerous other community projects. Upon graduation, John spent the better part of three years in Chicago working with a private foundation raising funds for such worthy causes as alcohol awareness education and men's health issues topics upon which he frequently lectured. John later attended the University Of San Diego School Of Law where he graduated with honors. He remains active in his community through memberships and participation in service and professional organizations.
John, his wife and three boys are involved in all types of outdoor recreation and sports. They enjoy golfing, snow skiing, waterskiing, football and biking.
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35 years | 2,100 cases
35 years | 1,300 cases
35 years | 350 cases
35 years | 275 cases
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State: Idaho
Acquired: 1990
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Posted by Rick | October 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is a pleasure. John Edwards, with his excellent paralegal, Holly Anacleto, has been the blessing that my wife and I needed to get through a very stressful and confusing time. I had been involved in a bad head-on collision that resulted in a year's worth of medical and dental expenses. Jo...
Posted by Carolyn | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
John Edwards, was hired by me to petition my insurance Co, "State Farm"., to pay for my medical bills after a car accident, which at first they refused to honer . John and his team accomplished this task well beyond my expectations. For which I owe them all the accolades in the world and my eternal g...
Posted by Janet | November 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
John Edwards obtained a larger settlement than I expected after my automobile accident, and he and his staff were exceptionally approachable and kind. My questions were answered promptly and completely. I would not hesitate to recommend John in a personal injury case.
Posted by Kelly | June 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
After my accident I was contacted by 3 different law firms wanting me to sign with them immediately. It was a lot to deal with just after getting out of the hospital. I am so glad that I waited and asked a family friend who is also a lawyer what I should do. He recommended John Edwards, and I am g...
Posted by Emily | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
John stepped in and helped me after I was in a car accident. He fought for a fair settlement, kept me in the loop throughout the process, and was always available to answer any questions I had. He's friendly and easy to work with. I'd recommend him to friends or family!
"John has been a leader in the personal injury field in Boise for the entire 20 years I have known him. He Has come up with outstanding out of the box ideas to help his clients get justice from the insurance industry. He is a top notch attorney."
"In my opinion John and his firm are one of the first places to look to if you need an experienced personal injury or wrongful death attorney in Idaho."
"Mr. Edwards is an outstanding lawyer and i have no issues endorsing him. His legal abilities and ethics are commendable."
"John and I have worked on literally hundreds of cases together over the course of our partnership. His skills in working with our clients and concern for the people we represent is unmatched by any other lawyer I know."
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1990
Philip Y. Hahn Scholar, University of San Diego
2017 - Present
Managing Partner, Hepworth Holzer, LLP.
1996 - 2007
Adjunct Professor, Boise State University
1992 - 2017
Partner, Holzer Edwards, Chtd.
2006 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2001 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Idaho Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - 2011
North Boise Little LeagueCoach
1994 - 2003
Les Bois KiwanisPresident
$150,000 Insurance limits as well as UIM limits
$101,000 Insurance limits as well as UIM limits
$1,664,374 Jury Verdict
1990
Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Punitive Damages
2008
Underinsured Motorist Coverage
2008
Business Ethics Adjunct Professor
2007
Mediation, Arbitration and Settlement
2007
Business Ethics Adjunct Professor
2006
Business Ethics Adjunct Professor
2005
Business Ethics Adjunct Professor
2004
Business Ethics Adjunct Professor
2003
Freezing Out the Subrogated Carrier
2003
Business Ethics Adjunct Professor
2002
Business Ethics Adjunct Professor
2001
Business Ethics Adjunct Professor
2000
Business Ethics Adjunct Professor
1999
Business Ethics Adjunct Professor
1998
Business Ethics Adjunct Professor
2011
2006
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