Atty. Jaclyn Gans
Jaclyn Gans specializes in commercial litigation, employment law, and trust and fiduciary disputes, and has built a reputation for her dedication, expertise, and results-driven approach. Jaclyn became a shareholder in 2020, and joined the firm’s Executive Committee in 2021.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Boise, ID
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About Jaclyn Gans at a Glance
Jaclyn Gans is a trusts, business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Boise, Idaho, practicing at Elam & Burke PA. Admitted to practice in Idaho, Idaho State Bar. Educated at University of Idaho (J.D., 2013) and California State University Fullerton (B.A. Communications, 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serves clients in Boise, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jaclyn Gans
- Jaclyn Gans specializes in commercial litigation, employment law, and trust and fiduciary disputes, and has built a reputation for her dedication, expertise, and results-driven approach
- Jaclyn became a shareholder in 2020, and joined the firm’s Executive Committee in 2021
- Clients turn to Jaclyn for her thorough, strategic, and collaborative approach
- She ensures they are well-informed and equipped to make the right decisions for themselves or for their business
- Jaclyn’s litigation practice is diverse, with experience in construction defect, product liability, and bad faith cases
- Her exceptional written and oral advocacy skills have led to successful outcomes in both state and federal district courts in Idaho, and in front of the Idaho Supreme Court
- Though primarily a litigator, Jaclyn also provides counsel to businesses, helping them navigate complex personnel issues, comply with employment laws, and review and draft contracts or corporate documents
- Raised in Emmett, Idaho, Jaclyn’s professional ethos is deeply rooted in her Basque heritage and the values of her family
- Imbued with a strong sense of hard work, resilience, and practicality from an early age, these attributes are evident in her legal practice today
- She obtained her undergraduate degree at California State University, Fullerton, where she was a four-year member of the women’s Division I soccer team
- Jaclyn thereafter obtained her law degree at the University of Idaho
- Her work ethic and determination—shaped and refined over years on the soccer field—helped land her post-law school clerkships with the Honorable Jim Jones of the Idaho Supreme Court, and later with the Honorable B. Lynn Winmill, then-Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Idaho
Practice Areas Explained
Jaclyn Gans's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jaclyn Gans handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boise.
Trusts in Boise
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Business & Corporate Law in Boise
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jaclyn Gans is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Idaho →
Construction Law in Boise
Jaclyn Gans is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Idaho →
Civil Litigation in Boise
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jaclyn Gans is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Idaho →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boise
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 venue, 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.
Boise Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boise-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boise Choose Jaclyn Gans
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jaclyn Gans's practice in the field of trusts, business, construction, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, business, and construction, Jaclyn Gans can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boise
A Boise-based practice means Jaclyn Gans attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jaclyn Gans Handles in Boise
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