Lawrence R. Beck is a founding partner in the firm. Mr. Beck graduated from Washington State University in 1981 in Political Science, with an emphasis in Public Administration. He obtained his law degree from the University of Idaho College of Law in 1987, and was a member of the Idaho Law Review and American Bar Association’s Moot Court Team. Mr. Beck has also completed the prestigious litigation-trial skills program conducted by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA).

Mr. Beck practices in the areas of business law, municipal law, and general litigation. Mr. Beck has advised various corporate and government groups since 1987.

Mr. Beck also represents victims of accidents and professional malpractice throughout Idaho, and represents both employers and employees in discrimination, A.D.A., Title VII, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination claims.

In addition to providing advice and general representation to various business and public entities, Mr. Beck has acted as chief defense counsel in litigated matters for several fire districts and EMS organizations and their sureties, including Fireman’s Fund, Continental Western, The Coregis Group, and VFIS. Those cases resulted in successful dismissals and/or negotiated settlements which were more than acceptable to the employer and surety.

Mr. Beck has lectured widely on municipal law and employment law in Idaho.