Confounding Statutes, How Does Statutory Interpretation Work Again?
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Biography
Tracy has a general litigation practice, with an emphasis on commercial and business litigation, construction litigation, real property, and intellectual property litigation. He is a member of the Idaho State Bar, and is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in the State of Idaho.
Following graduation, Tracy worked as a teacher in South Korea, and then moved to Moscow, Idaho, where he founded the Red Door restaurant before being admitted to the University of Idaho College of Law. While in law school, Tracy continued to operate the restaurant, while also serving as a teaching assistant in the Legal Research and Writing Department. He also was Spring Edition Editor of the Idaho Law Review.
Tracy has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts, in construction arbitration, and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. He also has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution.
Expertise
BAR ADMISSIONS
Idaho
PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
Idaho Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), Member
Richard C. Fields American Inn of Court
Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce Food & Agricultural Industry Advisory Board, Member
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Best Lawyers in America–Litigation and Insurance
Super Lawyers – Personal Injury – Defense
EDUCATION
Law School:
University of Idaho College of Law, J.D., 2008
Undergraduate:
Auburn University, B.A. Philosophy and Anthropology, 1993
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
“Let’s Take Another Look at That: False Confession, Interrogation, and the Case for Electronic Recording,” Idaho Law Review, Fall 2007
Contributing author of “Workers’ Compensation Guide – Idaho,” Claims & Litigation Management Alliance
“Damages In Personal Injury,” National Business Institute, November 2014
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