Atty. John L. Runft

Atty. John L. Runft

John L. Runft is a lawyer practicing business law, business litigation, corporate law and 7 other areas of law.

Boise Boise 61 yrs experience 61 year
Call (208) 991-2951 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John L. Runft at a glance

John L. Runft is a Partner based in Boise, Idaho, practicing at Runft & Steele Law Offices, PLLC. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Idaho (1965), Idaho Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, District of Idaho (1965), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1970), and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1965) and College of Idaho (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Idaho State Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Boise, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John L. Runft is a lawyer practicing business law, business litigation, corporate law and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from College of Idaho in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • John practices at Runft & Steele Law Offices, PLLC in Boise, ID

Practice Areas Explained

John L. Runft's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John L. Runft handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

John L. Runft is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Idaho →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John L. Runft is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Idaho →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John L. Runft is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Idaho →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John L. Runft is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Idaho →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John L. Runft is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Idaho →

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 John L. Runft

Where is John L. Runft's law office located?
John L. Runft's law practice is located in Boise, Idaho. The firm is Runft & Steele Law Offices, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L. Runft handle?
John L. Runft focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Idaho.
How long has John L. Runft practiced law?
John L. Runft has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did John L. Runft go to law school?
John L. Runft earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact John L. Runft for a consultation?
You can contact John L. Runft 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 John L. Runft received?
John L. Runft's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1965
B.A.
College of Idaho
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Idaho
Admitted: 1965
Idaho Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, District of Idaho
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1983

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