White Peterson is pleased to announce the addition of two new associates, Kelsy Briggs and Daniel Goodman . Ms. Briggs is a 2022 graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law. She became a member of the Idaho Bar and the U.S. District Court, District of Idaho on September 30, 2022. Kelsy will focus her practice in the areas of estate planning and probate, land use, municipal government and contracts. Mr. Goodman is a 2022 graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law. He became a member of the Idaho Bar and the U.S. District Court, District of Idaho on October 3, 2022. Dan will focus his practice in the areas of municipal and local government, real estate development and land use law.
White Peterson is pleased to announce that Marc Bybee became shareholder in the firm on January 1, 2023. Mr. Bybee has practiced law at White Peterson since 2019. Prior to joining the firm, Marc was a Public Defender in Canyon County for six years. Mr. Bybee earned his law degree from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2013. His practice focuses on local government, real estate, business law and civil litigation. Marc is a member of the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce and is currently enrolled in the Leadership Caldwell Class of 2023.
White Peterson attorney Bill Nichols , was invited to attend one of the nation’s premier legal educational conferences held in San Diego, CA from November 3–6, 2022. The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys hosted their 29th annual Fall Summit, which included attendees from over 90 qualified estate planning law firms around the country. The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys is committed to providing cutting-edge legal education and practice management tools to transform the way their Member attorneys practice law. The Fall Summit is geared towards creating an environment for attorneys to grow personally and professionally, with the focus of the Fall Summit being Refresh and Reset: Academy Systems and Workflows. “It is incredibly important that our Members have a strong foundation for their law firms so they can operate efficiently. This event we focused on the power of systems and incorporating mindful leadership in order for law firms to help their clients create a lasting legacy,” said Sanford M. Fisch, CEO and co-founder of the American Academy. Academy Co-Founders, Robert Armstrong and Sanford M. Fisch, kicked off the Summit on Thursday with a keynote address focused on management styles and employing effective leadership skills. Bill also received training on the newest developments in estate planning and elder law during the sessions: Practical Ethics for the Estate Planning Attorney, International Estate Planning Issues, Understanding and Leveraging New Technology, Demystifying Medicaid and Medicaid Compliant Annuities, and IRAs and Retirement Plans: What You Need to Know. Upon returning from the Summit, Bill reflected, “Attending Academy Summits empowers me with the tools I need to continuously improve my legal practice, and ensure that I am able to best represent my clients’ interests by having the most up-to-date knowledge and education in this area of legal expertise. These benefits extend to the ways in which I interact with our clients, as I find new ways to connect with those we serve.”
