Experienced Idaho and Washington Litigation Lawyers
Ramsden & Lyons, LLP represents clients in the following practice areas:
- Civil litigation - The attorneys at Ramsden & Lyons, LLP, have represented clients in thousands of civil disputes and hundreds of civil trials in both state and federal courts throughout Idaho and Washington. We also represent clients in both arbitration and mediation forums, always working toward a resolution that is in our client's best interest.
- Real estate litigation - Real estate related litigation requires experienced, knowledgeable counsel. We provide representation to property owners, real estate brokers, agents, appraisers and title insurers in a myriad of land law related controversies.
- Real estate development - Commercial, residential and industrial development opportunities present unique challenges to the property owner. We can help with all aspects of property development legal analysis from interpretation of ordinances and codes to the appeal of land use and planning decisions.
- Construction law - Ramsden & Lyons, LLP, can provide legal advice on all aspects of your construction related matter whether it involves the construction contracts, permitting compliance, failure of payment, recordation of a lien, defective construction or poor workmanship, or contract interpretation and enforcement.
- Water law - The Idaho Department of Water Resources has begun the Idaho and Rathdrum Prairie Adjudication in an effort to identify, manage, and administer water rights in Idaho. Whether you are a water right holder needing to file a notice of claim, a permit holder seeking to transfer a permit, or an applicant seeking to legally appropriate water for beneficial use, we can provide the legal services you need.
- Environmental and natural resources law - We help clients understand their rights and responsibilities under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA, Endangered Species Act, Superfund law, and other federal, state and local environmental regulations.
- Eminent domain and condemnation - We represent residential and commercial property owners in condemnation actions brought by federal, state, and local governments, as well as regulatory agencies. Ramsden & Lyons, LLP, works to achieve a fair outcome for its property owner clients on right-to-take issues, just compensation and severance damages.
- Insurance litigation - Ramsden & Lyons, LLP, represents both insurance companies and their insureds in coverage-related matters, first-party and third-party claims, bad faith, auto claims, property damage, commercial liability, comprehensive general liability, environmental damage, toxic torts, as well as, professional liability and malpractice defense. We work to reduce our clients' risk exposure through strong, effective representation.
- Creditor representation - Our attorneys assist creditors with collection of unpaid debt, creditor foreclosure actions, debtor exams, and other legal matters.
- Business litigation - When business or partnership disputes arise, we have the knowledge and experience to effectively represent our clients' interests in court arbitration or similar forums.
- Business formation and dissolution - Our business lawyers can clarify and advise on business formation or incorporation issues. We can help you establish a new business entity, including corporation, partnership, limited liability corporation (LLC), limited liability partnership (LLP), and even tax-exempt corporations.
- Products liability - We defend manufacturers in cases of design or manufacturing defects. Our experience includes claims arising under or involving the Uniform Products Liability Act, claims based upon breach of warranty, or strict liability.
- Employment law - From wrongful termination claims to annual employee reviews to allegations of employment discrimination, the work place can be fraught with legal risk. We advise companies on how to minimize their exposure to employment claims including sexual harassment, age discrimination, and ADA claims. We represent employers in negotiating, arbitrating, and litigating employment matters.
Contact Ramsden & Lyons, LLP, to discuss any of these legal matters with an experienced lawyer.
