Atty. Melodie A. McQuade

Atty. Melodie A. McQuade

Melodie focuses her practice on litigation, including commercial, employment, business tort, eminent domain, construction, real property, and procurement matters. Experienced in all stages of dispute resolution, Melodie handles cases from the pre-litigation phase through trial and appeal.

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Profile Summary

About Melodie A. McQuade at a glance

Melodie A. McQuade is a business and litigation attorney based in Boise, Idaho, practicing at Givens Pursley LLP. Educated at Columbus School of Law (J.D., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2024 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in Boise, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Melodie focuses her practice on litigation, including commercial, employment, business tort, eminent domain, construction, real property, and procurement matters
  • Experienced in all stages of dispute resolution, Melodie handles cases from the pre-litigation phase through trial and appeal
  • Before joining Givens Pursley in 2013, Melodie worked as an associate attorney at a litigation firm in Washington, D.C., and as a trial-level judicial law clerk in Virginia

Practice Areas Explained

Melodie A. McQuade's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

Melodie A. McQuade is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Melodie A. McQuade

Where is Melodie A. McQuade's law office located?
Melodie A. McQuade's law practice is located in Boise, Idaho. The firm is Givens Pursley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melodie A. McQuade handle?
Melodie A. McQuade focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Idaho.
Where did Melodie A. McQuade go to law school?
Melodie A. McQuade earned their education at (J.D., 2011).
How can I contact Melodie A. McQuade for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Melodie A. McQuade received?
Melodie A. McQuade's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — in America; Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2024 for work in:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2024; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction - 2024.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Columbus School of Law
- 2011

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2024 for work in:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction - 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction - 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

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