Atty. Jaclyn T. Gans

Atty. Jaclyn T. Gans

Drawing from her roots in Emmett, Idaho, Jackie Gans brings a unique blend of commitment, resilience, and warmth to the table as a commercial litigator at Elam & Burke. In 2014, she found her professional home at Elam & Burke, where she thrived and earned her place as a shareholder and member of the firm’s Executive Board.

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Profile Summary

About Jaclyn T. Gans at a glance

Jaclyn T. Gans is a Shareholder based in Boise, Idaho, practforg at Elam & Burke Attorneys at Law. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Idaho United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2013). Educated at University of Idaho (J.D., 2013) and California State University, Fullerton (B.A., 2010). Active member of Idaho Association of Defense Counsel, Member Defense Research Institute, Member Idaho Women Lawyers, Member. Serands clients in Boise, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Drawing from her roots in Emmett, Idaho, Jackie Gans brings a unique blend of commitment, resilience, and warmth to the table as a commercial litigator at Elam & Burke
  • In 2014, she found her professional home at Elam & Burke, where she thrived and earned her place as a shareholder and member of the firm’s Executive Board
  • Throughout her tenure, she has demonstrated exceptional written work product and oral advocacy, achieving successful outcomes for her clients in state and federal district courts in Idaho
  • Her passion for the people she serves extends to both litigation and counseling, where she assists employers who are responding to complaints, drafting employee handbooks, or navigating complex personnel issues
  • In addition to her litigation practice, she frequently reviews construction and real estate contracts, guiding contractors, businesses, and individuals with strategic foresight
  • Her career was significantly shaped by the powerful influence of her mother, an elementary school teacher, and her grandmother, both of whom exemplified the virtue of tireless work ethic while nurturing their families
  • These strong matriarchal figures instilled in her an unwavering commitment to her clients' advocacy
  • Jackie's journey began on the soccer fields of Boise where she juggled her athletic and musical pursuits, culminating in a soccer scholarship to California State University, Fullerton
  • On the Division I women's soccer team, she displayed her formidable determination and work ethic, principles that would later guide her in the realm of law
  • After a season of semi-pro soccer, and a communications degree in hand, she found herself drawn toward the law
  • No stranger to challenge, Jackie dove into law school at the University of Idaho where her tireless grit and dedication led her to clerk for the Honorable Jim Jones of the Idaho Supreme Court and later for the Honorable B. Lynn Winmill, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Idaho
  • Jackie’s personal narrative is interwoven with resilience, determination, and a deep-seated sense of community inherited from her Basque heritage
  • As a descendant of hard-working women, she values transparency, thoroughness, and aggressive advocacy
  • She's described by her clients as 'no-nonsense' and 'very thorough', qualities that she prides herself on

Practice Areas Explained

Jaclyn T. Gans's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jaclyn T. Gans handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Trusts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Idaho

Practforg law in Idaho. Legal matters in Idaho are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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 Jaclyn T. Gans

Where is Jaclyn T. Gans's law office located?
Jaclyn T. Gans's law practice is located in Boise, Idaho. The firm is Elam & Burke Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jaclyn T. Gans handle?
Jaclyn T. Gans focuses on formation, trusts, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Idaho.
How long has Jaclyn T. Gans practiced law?
Jaclyn T. Gans has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Jaclyn T. Gans go to law school?
Jaclyn T. Gans earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A., 2010).
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Education

J.D.
University of Idaho
- 2013
B.A.
California State University, Fullerton
- 2010

Bar Admissions

Idaho United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2013

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