Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
4.6 /5.0
13 Client Reviews
About Jesse
Biography
I'm a solo practitioner that provides legal services for clients throughout Idaho. My practice focuses on providing affordable and compassionate representation in the area of estate planning, wills & trusts, probate, and mediation.
I keep my practice small and I care about the outcome of my cases. I make it a top priority to learn about my client's goals and investigate their cases thoroughly. Everyone deserves the right to an experienced attorney. Call today to see if I can help you with your legal needs.
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Provides affordable and compassionate representation in the area of estate planning and probate law.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Wills and Living Wills
40%
12 years
Probate
35%
11 years
Estate Planning
10%
11 years
Trusts
10%
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
15%-30%
Pro bono
5 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Idaho for 16 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alaska for 15 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Custody
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Little things slip through
I was fighting a custody battle from another state. Jesse took on my case after I had already started it. I had it almost everything in order but needed legal representation for the end of it and expecially if I was going to go to trial. During this experience I was trying to get visitation with my s...
Jesse R. Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Jesse. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have known Jesse for a number of years and he is an excellent lawyer. You can trust him to handle your matter ethically, professionally, and for at a reasonable cost. I would recommend that anyone facing a potential legal situation in Boise or the surrounding areas call Jesse first. He will take good care of you."
"I highly endorse attorney Thomas. He is deeply involved in the Avvo community and his expertise and passion is evident in his answers to questions. I highly recommend this attorney."
Experience
Honors
2013
Bronze - Age Class - Jug Mountain Ranch Ski Race, Idaho Nordic
2009
Volunteer Recognition, Idaho Bar Association
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Senior Attorney, Idaho Legal Defense
2010 - 2013
Public Defender, Alaska Public Defender Agency
2007 - 2009
Internship, United States Attorney's Office
Associations
2017 - Present
Idaho State Bar, Tax and Probate Section
2009 - 2010
CASAGuardian ad Litem
Sample of Legal Cases
Felony Assault
Case Dimissed
Driving Under the Influence
Reckless Driving
Domestic Assault
Not Guilty
Education
2009
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Idaho State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Retirement Planning for Federal Employees
Estate Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should I put my name on the deed?
13 Apr 2018
Q&A
We have a revocable living trust. If we want to undo that do we have to use the same attorney that set it up?
14 Mar 2018
Q&A
Do I need to file a new quit claim from the trust to the beneficiaries?
28 Jan 2018