David Kerrick

David E. Kerrick

BIOGRAPHY OF DAVID KERRICK

PERSONAL BACKGROUND: Engaged in the private practice of law since 1980 in Caldwell, Idaho. Born in Caldwell, Idaho. Married to Juneal. Four children Pete, Beth, George, and Katherine.

EDUCATION: Caldwell High School; College of Idaho; University of Washington, B.A.; University of Idaho, J.D.

LAW PRACTICE: Admitted to practice before the Idaho Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court, District of Idaho, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. The practice has been a combination of civil litigation and transactional law, primarily in the areas of business, real estate, wills, estates, and trusts.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Various courses offered through the National Business Institute (NBI). The NBI seminars are courses for lawyers, accountants, and other professionals who need continuing education courses for their licensing.  Adjunct Professor at The College of Idaho teaching Business Law.

LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE: Idaho State Senate (1990-1996); Majority Caucus Chairman (1992-1994); Majority Leader (1994-1996); Standing Committee membership – Judiciary and Rules (3 terms), State Affairs (2 terms), Commerce and Human Resources (2 terms), Education (1 term).

MEDIATION AND ADR: Certified mediator in both Civil Mediation and Family Mediation through the Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution.

OFFICES AND AWARDS: Idaho State Bar President (2020); Idaho State Bar Commissioner representing the 3rd and 5th Districts (2017 – 2020); Idaho State Bar Professionalism Award (2009); Recipient Outstanding Legislator – Idaho Republican Party (1995); Recipient – Idaho State Bar Outstanding Service Awards (1985 and 1994); Past President – Caldwell Kiwanis Club (1988 & 1989); Past President – Third District Bar Association (1985-1986); Recipient – Caldwell Distinguished Service Award (1986); Past President – Canyon County Lawyers (1985); Listed “Who’s Who in American Law”.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Idaho State Bar; Third District Bar Association; Canyon County Lawyers; Southwest Idaho Estate Planning Council

CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS: Caldwell Kiwanis Club; Caldwell Chamber of Commerce