Atty. Keely E. Duke

Atty. Keely E. Duke

Keely Duke is one of Idaho’s premier litigation and trial attorneys. For over two decades, she has dedicated her career to defending health systems, companies, employers, and individuals in complex business litigation and in medical malpractice, legal malpractice, dental malpractice, employment, skilled nursing defense, insurance bad faith, and product liability/medical device litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Keely E. Duke at a glance

Keely E. Duke is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, litigation, and health care attorney based in Boise, Idaho, practicing at Duke Evett PLLC. Admitted to practice in Idaho, Idaho State Courts, Idaho, Idaho Court of Appeals, Idaho, Idaho Supreme Court, and Idaho, U.S. District Courts for the District of Idaho. Educated at Willamette University (JD, 1999) and Carroll College (—, 1996). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026). Serands clients in Boise, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Keely Duke is one of Idaho’s premier litigation and trial attorneys
  • For over two decades, she has dedicated her career to defending health systems, companies, employers, and individuals in complex business litigation and in medical malpractice, legal malpractice, dental malpractice, employment, skilled nursing defense, insurance bad faith, and product liability/medical device litigation
  • She has tried several cases to successful verdicts for her clients in both state and federal court, which included medical, legal, skilled nursing facility, and dental malpractice cases, employment cases, complex commercial litigation cases, an insurance bad faith case, and a medical device case
  • Keely has handled numerous appeals before the Idaho Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • She has also served as an arbitrator in a wrongful death case
  • Keely holds an “AV” rating with Martindale-Hubbell and has again been selected as Lawyer of the Year – Medical Malpractice (Boise) by Best Lawyers in America
  • She is also included in Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and is praised in that publication for her “sheer hard work, great organization, diligence and determination to fight tooth and nail for her clients.”

Practice Areas Explained

Keely E. Duke's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Keely E. Duke is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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.

Keely E. Duke 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.

Keely E. Duke 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.

Keely E. Duke is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Idaho →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Keely E. Duke is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Keely E. Duke

Where is Keely E. Duke's law office located?
Keely E. Duke's law practice is located in Boise, Idaho. The firm is Duke Evett PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Keely E. Duke handle?
Keely E. Duke focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Idaho.
Where did Keely E. Duke go to law school?
Keely E. Duke earned their education at (JD, 1999); (—, 1996).
How can I contact Keely E. Duke for a consultation?
You can contact Keely E. Duke 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 Keely E. Duke received?
Keely E. Duke's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise); Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.

Education

JD
Willamette University
- 1999
Carroll College
- 1996

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV rated in Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named in Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyers “Rising Star”
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Order of the Barristers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named Lawyer of the Year - Best Lawyers 2014-2015 Boise
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Boise)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Boise)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Idaho, Idaho State Courts
Idaho, Idaho Court of Appeals
Idaho, Idaho Supreme Court
Idaho, U.S. District Courts for the District of Idaho
Idaho, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

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