After earning his bachelor and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Idaho, Don served as a deputy prosecutor and civil practitioner for four years, then joined the contracts and administrative law division of the Idaho Attorney General’s office.  For six years, he served as sole counsel for the Superintendent of Public Instruction and Idaho Department of Education, engaging in complex contract and transaction negotiation, civil litigation, prosecution and adjudication of administrative law matters, training, and general advisory capacities as assigned. He then entered private practice, focusing on civil litigation and defense for three years before joining Lopez & Kelly, PLLC.  Don’s practice will emphasize civil litigation, insurance defense, contracts and real estate disputes.