Atty. Carl D. Hamilton
Carl D. Hamilton was a founding partner of the firm in 1985.
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Carl D. Hamilton is a Retired Partner based in Nampa, Idaho, practicing at Hilty, Bower, Haws & Seable, PLLC. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on probate and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Idaho (1966), U.S. District Court, District of Idaho (1966), and Michigan (1968). Educated at University of Idaho (J.D., 1966) and University of Idaho (B.S., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Idaho State Bar State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Nampa, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Carl D. Hamilton was a founding partner of the firm in 1985
- Mr. Hamilton received a juris doctorate degree in 1966 from the law school at the University of Idaho
- Following his admittance to the Idaho State Bar in 1966, Mr. Hamilton maintained a very successful and distinguished practice in many areas
- During the past several decades, he practiced predominantly in the areas of wills, trusts, estate planning and probate until his retirement in 2011
- Now of counsel with the firm, Mr. Hamilton continues to provide administrative support and to be an invaluable resource and mentor to the younger attorneys of the firm
- In 2008, Mr. Hamilton was a recipient of the prestigious Professionalism Award from the Idaho State Bar
- The Professionalism Award represents an expression of respect and commendation from the recipient’s peers, and is one of the highest honors any Idaho lawyer might receive during his or her career
- The award is given to attorneys who, by their professional and personal conduct, have exemplified for the members of the profession the epitome of what it means to be a lawyer, and who, by so doing, have brought honor and distinction upon themselves and the profession as a whole
- Mr. Hamilton is the second of three partners with the firm to have received this award
- Mr. Hamilton was given an “AV Preeminent” rating by the national attorney rating service Martindale Hubbell, representing the highest level of professional excellence in legal ability and ethics
- Mr. Hamilton and his wife, Lynell, are the proud parents of two children, and are the grandparents of two grandchildren
- Mr. Hamilton has also always been actively involved in the community and in service and charitable organizations
- Included below is a list of some of the activities in which he has participated and awards and recognition he has received: • Idaho State Bar Association (Member)
- • Southwest Idaho Estate Planning Council (Member)
- • Nampa Kiwanis Club (Member, Past President)
- • Canyon County Historical Society (Board Member)
- • Friends of Nampa Public Library (Board of Directors, Past President)
- • Salvation Army (Advisory Board)
- • Nampa Chamber of Commerce (Member)
- • Canyon County Lawyers Club (Member, Past President)
- • Third Judicial District Magistrates Commission (Member)
- • University of Idaho Alumni Service Award (1989)
- • Heritage Society: a Planned Giving Committee for the Mercy Medical Center Foundation (Member)
- • Nampa First United Methodist Church (Past Board of Trustees Member and Chair of Pastor Parish Relations Committee)
- • Bible Study Fellowship Leader
- • Canyon County Historical Society (Board Member)
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Why local counsel matters in Idaho
Practicing law in Idaho. Legal matters in Idaho are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Idaho state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Idaho brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Idaho courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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