Atty. Kara Heikkila

Atty. Kara Heikkila

Ms. Kara Heikkila is a lawyer practicing employment defense, civil litigation, admiralty & maritime and 1 other area of law.

Boise Boise 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (208) 906-3723 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Kara Heikkila at a glance

Kara Heikkila is an Of Counsel based in Boise, Idaho, practicing at Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1998), Washington (1998), U.S. District Court District of Alaska (2004), and Alaska (2004). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Idaho State University (B.S. Health, 1987). Active member of Washington State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Idaho, Washington, and Alaska. Serands clients in Boise, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Kara Heikkila is a lawyer practicing employment defense, civil litigation, admiralty & maritime and 1 other area of law
  • Kara received a B.S. degree from Idaho State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Kara practices at Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley LLP in Boise, ID

Practice Areas Explained

Kara Heikkila's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Kara Heikkila is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Idaho →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Kara Heikkila is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Idaho →

Civil Litigation

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

Kara Heikkila is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Idaho →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Kara Heikkila is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Kara Heikkila

Where is Kara Heikkila's law office located?
Kara Heikkila's law practice is located in Boise, Idaho. The firm is Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kara Heikkila handle?
Kara Heikkila focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Idaho.
How long has Kara Heikkila practiced law?
Kara Heikkila has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Kara Heikkila go to law school?
Kara Heikkila earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S. Health, 1987).
How can I contact Kara Heikkila for a consultation?
You can contact Kara Heikkila 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.

Education

J.D.
Seattle University School of Law
- 1997
B.S. Health
Idaho State University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1998
Washington
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court District of Alaska
Admitted: 2004
Alaska
Admitted: 2004
Idaho
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, District of Idaho
Admitted: 2008

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