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Phone: (208) 888-9111

Address: 77 E Idaho Ave Ste 100, Meridian, ID 83642

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Divorce
Because the vast majority of family law cases settle, many divorce and family law attorneys have spent little time in the courtroom. Our firm, however, has a high level of litigation experience. If all alternatives have been explored in a family law dispute and litigation is the appropriate means of resolving a divorce or other conflict, we are ready and able move forward with this approach, building cases with the strength to be argued in front of a judge.
Child Support
The family law attorneys at Foley Freeman provide comprehensive legal support through separation, divorce, and beyond. When divorcing couples have children, or when parents do not live together, child support must be determined along with custody. A child support lawyer from our firm will assist clients in establishing a child support order that requires both parents to be financially responsible for their children.
Child Custody and Visitation
As the oldest and largest law firm in Meridian, Idaho, Foley Freeman has helped many southern Idaho clients successfully navigate the divorce process. Child custody can be one of the most difficult matters to work through and resolve upon divorce, but a child custody lawyer from our firm can help ensure that your children’s interests and your rights are protected.
Adoption
Leah Shotwell is a managing member of the firm concentrates her practice in the area of family law, assisting clients in divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, modifications, property classification and division, adoptions and guardianships. Leah is compassionate and dedicated. Leah’s goal is to help clients emerge from a divorce or other family law case successfully, which, for her, means that her clients receive the resources they need to start their new life. Family law disputes can be very emotional and stressful, but Leah aims to defuse high-conflict situations by finding the best possible solution while protecting her client’s rights.
Paternity
Establishing paternity is very important for a child. First, the child receives the emotional benefit of knowing the identity of his or her parents, and it often takes the income and resources of both parents to fairly support a child. Also, establishing paternity legally entitles the child to the same rights and privileges as those of a child whose parents are married, including...
Premarital Agreement
Guardianship
We also assist clients with guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, including the preparation and filing of all necessary documents, court appearances, and advising the guardian or conservator regarding their fiduciary duties and obligations.
Spousal Support
Based in Meridian, Foley Freeman offers Treasure Valley clients large firm talent at a small firm size. We devote a substantial portion of our practice to assisting people facing divorce and other family law issues, understanding the highly personal and emotionally-charged nature of these matters. In some situations, spousal maintenance, often still referred to as alimony, is awarded to one spouse during or after divorce. We help clients achieve fair and workable support arrangements.
Legal Separation
Unlimited Personal Liability. Because there is no legal separation between you and your business, you can be held personally liable for the debts and obligations of the business. This risk extends to any liabilities incurred as a result of employee actions.

Criminal Defense
At Foley Freeman, our criminal law practice focuses on helping our clients and their children avoid the serious consequences of an arrest. Many of the cases we handle involve a good person making a bad decision, and in such situations, we feel a criminal charge should not be allowed to ruin a person’s life and future. Whether our client faces a traffic infraction or a felony, the attorneys at Foley Freeman work aggressively, professionally, and with the utmost discretion.
DUI/DWI
Too often, when people are arrested or face criminal charges for the first time, they simply plead guilty to the offense, accept the consequences, and hope to put the incident behind them. In many cases, however, this decision can come back to haunt them. For example, one DUI conviction on a person’s permanent record can prevent them from obtaining certain employment, professional licenses, and advanced degrees.
Theft
Misdemeanors
You can, but an experienced attorney knows options that may be available to you that you might not be aware of. A conviction on a misdemeanor can have serious consequences, and you will have to report a conviction on all future job applications.
Drug Crimes
Assault
Probation Violation
The prosecuting attorney can file a motion for probation violation. A warrant for your arrest will likely be issued. If you plead, or are found guilty of a probation violation, any part of your sentence that was suspended can be imposed, including jail time and suspended fines.
Shoplifting

Business and Corporate Law

Corporate Law
Our attorneys are highly skilled in their practice areas. Patrick Geile is the chairman of the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section of the Idaho State Bar, and Mark Freeman is a member of the Real Property Section. Our attorneys are also active in Family Law, Corporate Law, and Trust & Estate Law Sections of the Idaho and American Bar associations.
Mergers and Acquisitions
For new and established businesses, our attorneys are available to assist in business transactions, including purchases and sales of real estate, mergers and acquisitions, property and equipment leases, cell phone tower leases, contract drafting and negotiations, business employment matters, and banking and financing. Because we offer a wide range of legal services in complementary practice areas, such as bankruptcy and estate planning, we are also able to assist business owners with organized dissolution, tax management, and succession planning.
Business Disputes
Foley Freeman’s business law practice has grown with the city of Meridian to encompass a full range of legal services, from entity formation and corporate leases for the beginning entrepreneur to representing larger businesses in complex litigation and contract disputes. Originally founded in 1978, our firm fully understands the local business culture because we have been part of it for so many years. Today, we represent hundreds of Ada County businesses, as well as companies located throughout the state of Idaho.
Business Transactions
Mark Freeman is a managing member of the firm and his practice focuses on estate planning and business transactions. His estate planning practice includes preparing wills, trusts and other estate documents. He appears regularly in probate and other proceedings in Idaho. Mark has extensive experience representing both buyers and sellers and in complex commercial real estate and development matters. Mark has created and acted as agent for hundreds of businesses that operate throughout the state. Mark serves as a Special Deputy Attorney General for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Limited Liability Companies

Employment Litigation
Most civil disputes settle out of court, either with the case being dropped or with both parties agreeing to terms for fair monetary compensation or other forms of legal remedy. But when settlements cannot be reached at the negotiating table, you can depend on our strong advocacy and courtroom skill to litigate your case with confidence.

Real Estate Litigation
Real estate transactions are often complicated and costly, so it is important that you have a full understanding of the terms of a real estate contract before you sign. At Foley Freeman, we represent clients in both residential and commercial real estate matters — from the purchase of a home to complex commercial developments.
Construction Litigation
Real Estate Transactions
I have been a client of Foley Freeman, PLLC for over 15 years. Their work for me has included a wide variety of issues ranging from business transactions and litigation, real estate transactions, and personal estate planning. Their advice is straightforward and ethical and they are always available to answer questions about issues that arise. I believe they are the best law firm in the Boise/Meridian area.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Property Damage

Personal Injury
Idaho is a community property state, which means property and debts acquired during a marriage are to be divided equally upon divorce. Before community property can be divided, however, it must be distinguished from separate property, or that which is owned solely by either spouse. A spouse’s separate property generally consists of property owned before the marriage, assets received through gift or inheritance, and personal injury recoveries.
Medical Malpractice

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
Foley Freeman has served the legal needs of individuals and families in Meridian, Idaho for more than 40 years. In that time, we have helped many people in the areas of estate planning, probate, and estate administration. For estate planning, we always give our clients plenty of individualized attention, rather than simply fill out forms. In probate and estate administration, we walk clients through legal proceedings, ensuring that their rights and interests are protected.
Wills
Trusts
A will provides for the distribution of certain property owned by you at the time of your death. Generally, you may dispose of such property in any manner you choose. Your right to dispose of property as you choose, however, may be subject to laws of most states that prevent you from disinheriting a spouse and, in some cases, children. For example, many states (including Idaho) have spousal rights of election laws that permit a spouse to claim a certain interest in your estate regardless of what your will (or other documents addressing the disposition of your property) provides. Wills can be of various degrees of complexity and can be utilized to achieve a wide range of family and tax objectives. A will that provides for the outright distribution of assets is sometimes characterized as a simple will. If the will creates one or more trusts upon your death, the will is often called a testamentary trust will. Alternatively, the will may leave probate assets to a pre-existing inter vivos trust (created during your lifetime), in which case the will is called a pour-over will. Such preexisting inter vivos trusts are often referred to as revocable living trusts. Such trusts are useful to avoid your estate having to pass through probate. The use of such trusts or those created by a will generally is to ensure continued property management, divorce and creditor protection for the surviving family members, protection of an heir from his or her own irresponsibility, provisions for charities, or minimization of taxes.
Power of Attorney
Probate

Bankruptcy
Foley Freeman has been a leader in Idaho bankruptcy law for over 25 years, offering services for consumers and businesses in Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcies. Bankruptcy attorney Patrick Geile is Chair of the Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section of the Idaho State Bar, as well as a consistent presenter at annual bankruptcy seminars.
Foreclosure
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy – Chapter 13 bankruptcy, commonly known as “individual debt adjustment” or “individual debt consolidation,” is a form of consumer bankruptcy based on debt reorganization. Using a repayment plan, the debtor pays back his or her creditors while avoiding foreclosure, levies, wage garnishments, liens, and other methods used to collect on debts.
Tax Law
Debt Collection
Once a debtor is under the protection of the bankruptcy court, he or she only has to deal with the court and the designated bankruptcy trustee, rather than with the creditors themselves. If a creditor continues to pursue collection efforts after being informed of the bankruptcy proceedings, the creditor may be liable for court sanctions as well as damages under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

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