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Douglas Gardiner Leavitt

Family Attorney at Boise, ID

3.0   2 reviews
  • Licensed for 11 years
    State ID
    Acquired 2012
    Status
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Douglas G. Leavitt served in the United States Navy as a Utilitiesman in the Seabees for five years. Following his service in the Navy, Mr. Leavitt began his undergraduate studies at Bluffton University and earned his bachelors degree in Organizational Management while working in a steel mill in Northwest Ohio.  Mr. Leavitt then received his Juris Doctor in 2012 from the University of Toledo College of Law.

During law school, Mr. Leavitt worked as a clerk for a large insurance company, interned with the Ada County Prosecutors Office in Boise, ID, and interned with the Toledo Municipal Court Public Defender’s Office. While earning his J.D., Mr. Leavitt was a two-time recipient of the Robert J.W. Meffley Memorial Scholarship award. In addition, Mr. Leavitt was honored with the Richard LaValley Scholarship and the Reinberger Fellowship Award.

Admitted to practice in the State of Idaho, Mr. Leavitt is currently a member of the Idaho Bar Association. He is also a member of the Family Law section of the Idaho Bar.

“I feel my clients appreciate the fact that they have an attorney who listens to their needs.  Unfortunately, some of our best legal minds forget that there is an extraordinarily human element to what we do. Attorneys are called ‘Counselors;’ I have not forgotten the reason for that moniker.  I believe in providing my clients with all possible solutions to their legal issues, then sitting down with them and evaluating what option best suits their needs and desires.  Honest and sound legal advice allows clients to make the best decision for themselves.  In the end, my goal is to give my clients peace of mind – something that is invaluable.”

When not in the office, Mr. Leavitt enjoys experiencing Idaho’s great outdoors, watching college football, Tigers baseball, and spending time with his family. 

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Posted by Erin | November 7, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Doug is an excellent attorney!
I can't thank Doug enough for taking care of my little family. He was the only peace we had during this custody process. He was completely invested in our case, he is honest and worked really hard to always tell us the truth and make sure we were prepared and taken care of. He spent long days preparing for our case and was always over prepared. We trusted him and we are so glad we did, without him we wouldn't have known what direction to take. He offered us advice and direction that was so valuable to our case. He is worth every penny.
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Posted by anonymous | February 1, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Terrible Attorney -
Doug was my attorney for 6 months, her performance was a nightmare. He started off strong like he would advocate for me & then he failed miserably. I am disappointed at the stress, heartache, & feelings of hopelessness that he caused. He did not respond to my emails, literally never answered them. I was dealing with true & time sensitive concerns regarding my children, their health and harassing police calls I was getting from my ex. His office staff stonewalled my calls & I could rarely get through to him. He did NOTHING to help my case. Would not submit motions, understand the important facts & misrepresented me at a status conference. After he screwed up, he yelled a me over the phone blaming it on me & he refused to relay what happened at the status conference. He advocated for a 4 month parenting class with my abusive ex. He has cause many sleepless nights. I have submitted a bar grievance & I hope he is reprimanded for his violations against the Idaho State Bar. The trauma he has caused me & my young growing family is great. I feel overwhelmed at the negative consequences & true mistake I made hiring Doug to represent me.
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Cost

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  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.1 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Leavitt Ryan PLLC (Partner)
  • 2019 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Bauer Ryan PLLC (Partner)
  • 2017 - 2019
  • Attorney
  • Leavitt Law Offices, P.C.
  • 2014 - 2017
  • Attorney
  • Law Offices of Douglas G. Leavitt, P.L.L.C.
  • 2012 - 2014
  • Certified Legal Intern
  • Toledo Municipal Court Public Defender's Office
  • 2011 - 2012
  • Legal Intern
  • Ada County Prosecutors Office
  • 2011 - 2011
  • Legal Intern
  • Cincinnati Insurance Company
  • 2010 - 2011
  • Operator
  • North Star Blue Scope Steel
  • 2000 - 2009
  • Utilitiesman
  • United States Navy
  • 1995 - 2000
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Education

  • University of Toledo College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2012
  • Bluffton University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2008

Associations

  • Idaho State Bar
  • 2012 - Present
  • Idaho State Bar, Family Law Section
  • 2012 - Present
  • Idaho State Bar, Young Lawyers Section
  • 2012 - 2017

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Denise O'Donnell Day Pro Bono Awards
  • Idaho State Bar
  • 2014
  • Reinberger Fellowship Award
  • Reinberger Fellowship Award
  • 2011
  • Robert J.W. Meffley Memorial Scholarship
  • Robert J.W. Meffley Memorial Scholarship
  • 2010
  • Richard LaValley Scholarship
  • Richard LaValley Scholarship
  • 2010
  • Robert J.W. Meffley Memorial Scholarship
  • Robert J.W. Meffley Memorial Scholarship
  • 2009
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Attorney endorsements

Received (18)
Given (15)
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Unknown Attorney | Mar 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Attorney Leavitt is intelligent, diligent, and knowledgeable. His clients can expect the best representation."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jan 29
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Leavitt is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Douglas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Other
"Doug is a great attorney and an overall great guy! I wouldn't hesitate to contact him for any matter he handles because I know it will be handled with care, skill and professionalism."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 16
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Jul 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 01
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 20
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer. I would trust Mr. Leavitt with any legal matter that I had. He is an experienced attorney and he will provide exceptional legal advice and service. I cannot recommend any other attorney from Idaho any more highly than I can recommend Mr. Leavitt."
General practice Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Nov 24
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Leavitt always conducts himself in a respectful and responsible manner. He handles all things appropriately and professionally."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 20
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer."
General practice Attorney | Nov 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I attended law school with Mr. Leavitt. He is a motivated and conscientiousness attorney. He shows great attention to detail and will work hard for every one of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Doug is a diligent, hardworking, zealous advocate for his clients. He treats people with respect and devotes the appropriate time and attention to his clients and their cases. He puts in the work necessary, especially in legal research, to achieve the best outcome for his clients. I endorse Doug without hesitation."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Doug Leavitt is a very hard-working lawyer who serves his clients well. I worked with him at the Toledo, Ohio Public Defender's Office, and the clients loved him."
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