Duke Evett, PLLC

Governor Little Appoints Keely Duke to Idaho Judicial Council. Keely's term runs through July 1, 2027.

Duke Evett is expanding again. Attorney Katie S. Fortuna will join the firm on January 29, 2024. Welcome, Katie!

Duke Evett is pleased to announce Emily J. Mulcahy has joined the firm as a paralegal. Emily is an outstanding paralegal and is a fabulous addition to our team. Emily can be reached at ejm@dukeevett.com. Welcome, Emily!

Duke Evett is pleased to announce Kyle B. Mandeville will join the firm on January 2, 2024. Kyle graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2008. With 15 years of legal experience, Kyle is a wonderful new edition to the DE Team. Welcome, Kyle!

The wins keep coming in! Keely Duke and Molly Mitchell prevailed on a Motion to Dismiss an Interim Appeal to the Idaho Supreme by the plaintiff in a legal malpractice case.  The Idaho Supreme Court also granted Rule 11.2 sanctions against the plaintiff for attempting such appeal.

Duke Evett is proud to announce Christina M. Hesse is its newest Partner. Ms. Hesse is a meticulous, results-driven litigator and strategist who specializes in medical and professional malpractice defense and business/commercial litigation. Congratulations, Christina!

Keely Duke Selected to USLAW NETWORK's Executive Committee during the recent fall member meeting in Dana Point, California. #USLAWNETWORK #lawyers #litigation uslaw.org/news/2023-24-u…

Idaho Business Review selected Keely Duke as a 2023 Leader in Law. The annual recognition focuses on professionals who demonstrate outstanding performance in leadership, mentorship, community service and other areas.  #idahobusinessreview #leaderinlaw #law #litigation

Ninth Circuit Victory for Duke Evett! Molly Mitchell successfully argued in front of the Ninth Circuit, with the appellate court affirming the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Duke Evett’s client in an insurance coverage dispute. #law #litigation

Why We Love Boise: Fun at the Ballpark! Duke Evett attended the Boise Hawks vs. Ogden Raptors baseball game at Memorial Stadium in Boise. Blue sky, burgers, beer, and a...win for the Hawks! It was a great night—especially with the 9-3 win for our team. #boisehawks #law

Duke Evett obtains $107,000.00 fee and cost award… After a long three year litigation battle Duke Evett succeeded in having a residential real estate case dismissed against its clients and obtained a $107,000.00 fee and cost award. Congrats, Josh and Team! #law #litigation

After two years of litigation representing a property seller over alleged defects in the roof & HVAC system of a Boise luxury home, Josh Evett persuaded an Ada County district judge to dismiss the case in its entirety. The district court also awarded attorney fees to the client.

Josh Evett and the Duke Evett attorneys pulled off a last-minute victory 10 days before trial in a real estate non-disclosure case where the plaintiff sued our clients for $300,000.00. Congrats, Josh + Duke Evett team!

Madison E. Basterrechea joins Duke Evett as an attorney! Madison graduated magna cum laude from the U of I Law and worked as a law clerk for Judge David W. Gratton of the Idaho Court of Appeals prior to joining DE. Madison can be reached at meb@dukeevett.com. #law #newhire

Duke Evett is pleased to announce Christina M. Hesse has joined the firm as Of Counsel as a litigation and trial attorney.  Welcome, Christina! #law #litigation #newhire

Congratulations to Duke Evett! US News & World Report honored Duke Evett as a Best Law Firm for 2023! Achieving a tiered ranking in U.S. News – "Best Law Firms" signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. Fabulous news, Duke Evett! #law

Another Trial Win for Duke Evett! Keely Duke, Marissa Brakes, and the Duke Evett team won a unanimous defense verdict in a medical malpractice trial for a Boise OB/GYN. Congratulations to Keely, Marissa, and the DE Team! #law #litigation #trialw

Josh Evett and the Duke Evett team successfully defended a meritless case against an international appliance manufacturer for a commercial fire in eastern Idaho. We are pleased to announce that the district court awarded our client $413,163.39 in fees and costs. Congratulations!

Duke Evett celebrated its new partners, Molly Mitchell and Emma Nowacki, with a wine crawl thru Boise. Duke Evett employees and their plus ones boarded a blue school bus that drove the cheerful group to several wineries. Congrats, Molly & Emma! DE is lucky to have you both.

Welcome, Niko R. Dahlman! Please help us welcome our newest office assistant, Niko R. Dahlman. Niko's email address is nrd@dukeevett.com. Welcome, Niko! #law #litigation #newhire