David Kerrick

DAVID E. KERRICK
213 S. 10th Avenue / Post Office Box 44 / Caldwell, ID 83606
208‑459‑4574 office / 208‑459‑4573 fax
kerricklaw@yahoo.com

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 (1969); The College of Idaho; The University of Washington, B.A. (1972); The University of Idaho, J.D. (December 1979).

LAW PRACTICE:

Admitted to practice before the Idaho Supreme Court, The U.S. District Court for Idaho, The U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  The law practice has been a combination of litigation and transactions primarily in the areas of business, real estate, wills, estates, and trusts.  Also has extensive experience as a civil mediator and professional neutral. 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 

Since 2021 has served on the faculty at The College of Idaho, Business and Accounting Department, as an adjunct professor teaching business law, including the subjects of civil litigation, alternative dispute resolution, business entities, contracts, sales, torts, debtor-creditor, secured transactions, bankruptcy, intellectual property, agency, employment, real property, antitrust, administrative agencies, criminal law, and criminal procedure.  Prior to this, taught 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. 

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).  For several years after serving in the State Senate, represented a multitude of clients as a contract lobbyist. 

OFFICES AND AWARDS:

Idaho State Bar President (2020); Idaho State Bar Commissioner representing the 3d and 5th Districts (2017 ‑ 2020); Idaho State Bar Professionalism Award (2009); Chair of the Idaho State Bar Dispute Resolution Section (2010-2013); 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; Bar Sections – Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Law, and Taxation, Probate & Trust. 

CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS:

Caldwell Kiwanis Club; Caldwell Chamber of Commerce.