Atty. Chad E. Bernards

Atty. Chad E. Bernards

Chad maintains an active civil litigation practice, primarily in the areas of real estate, construction, and commercial matters. He represents lenders, building contractors, material providers, engineers, property management companies, and other business entities.

Boise Boise 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Chad E. Bernards at a glance

Chad E. Bernards is a Partner based in Boise, Idaho, practicing at Jones Williams Fuhrman Gourley, P.A.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on contracts, family law, business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in Idaho (2006) and U.S. District Court, District of Idaho (2006). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Utah Valley State College (B.S. Business, 2002). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boise, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Chad maintains an active civil litigation practice, primarily in the areas of real estate, construction, and commercial matters
  • He represents lenders, building contractors, material providers, engineers, property management companies, and other business entities
  • Among his peers, Chad is known for his professionalism, ethics, and legal ability earning an AV® Preeminentš Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition in the legal industry
  • Chad received his law degree from Gonzaga University where he was on the dean’s list, received a Cali award in his legal research and writing course, and excelled academically in his commercial law courses
  • During his second and third years in law school, Chad worked as a law clerk at a Spokane litigation firm where he assisted attorneys in a variety of different matters including contract disputes, employment law, personal injury, premise liability, and family law
  • In addition to being an active member of the Idaho Bar real property section where he serves on the governing council, Chad is a member of the litigation section where he recently served as secretary
  • Chad also volunteers for Idaho’s Volunteer Lawyers Program designed to assist low income families and individuals

Practice Areas Explained

Chad E. Bernards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chad E. Bernards handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Chad E. Bernards is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Idaho →

Construction Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Boise 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Chad E. Bernards

Where is Chad E. Bernards's law office located?
Chad E. Bernards's law practice is located in Boise, Idaho. The firm is Jones Williams Fuhrman Gourley, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chad E. Bernards handle?
Chad E. Bernards focuses on contracts, family law, business, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Idaho.
How long has Chad E. Bernards practiced law?
Chad E. Bernards has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Chad E. Bernards go to law school?
Chad E. Bernards earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S. Business, 2002).
How can I contact Chad E. Bernards for a consultation?
You can contact Chad E. Bernards directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Chad E. Bernards received?
Chad E. Bernards's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University School of Law
- 2006
B.S. Business
Utah Valley State College
- 2002

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Idaho
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, District of Idaho
Admitted: 2006

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