Atty. Michael O. "Mike" Roe

Atty. Michael O. "Mike" Roe

Mike Roe represents individuals and entities in a wide variety of business matters, transactions, and commercial litigation. His primary focus is in the areas of business-related litigation, entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, finance, and more recently, oil and gas matters.

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Profile Summary

About Michael O. "Mike" Roe at a glance

Michael O. "Mike" Roe is a real estate, m&a, and estate litigation attorney based in Boise, Idaho, practicing at Givens Pursley LLP. Admitted to practice in Idaho, United States, Idaho, U.S. District Court, Idaho, U.S. Court of Appeals (9th Circuit), and Texas, (inactive). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Boise, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mike Roe represents individuals and entities in a wide variety of business matters, transactions, and commercial litigation
  • His primary focus is in the areas of business-related litigation, entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, finance, and more recently, oil and gas matters
  • In addition, he represents business clients in criminal and administrative proceedings
  • Mr. Roe also has extensive experience with loan workouts and business restructuring
  • He has successfully tried a number of complex business disputes to verdict over the past five years
  • Mr. Roe initially practiced with Vinson & Elkins in Houston, Texas, where he represented regional, national, and multinational corporations
  • His experience there included participation in large corporate transactions and the public and private sale of securities
  • After returning to Idaho, Mr. Roe practiced in the business group of another well-established Boise law firm where he represented individuals and small to medium-sized corporate clients in mergers, acquisitions, and a wide range of other business transactions
  • Mr. Roe later held the position of Vice President/General Counsel with a start-up healthcare services company
  • In that capacity, he was responsible for managing all the legal affairs of the company
  • Immediately prior to joining Givens Pursley, Mr. Roe was a partner at a large Idaho firm where he specialized in complex business transactions and commercial litigation

Practice Areas Explained

Michael O. "Mike" Roe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael O. "Mike" Roe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael O. "Mike" Roe is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Idaho →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Michael O. "Mike" Roe is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate 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 Michael O. "Mike" Roe

Where is Michael O. "Mike" Roe's law office located?
Michael O. "Mike" Roe'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 Michael O. "Mike" Roe handle?
Michael O. "Mike" Roe focuses on real estate, m&a, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Idaho.
Where did Michael O. "Mike" Roe go to law school?
Michael O. "Mike" Roe earned their education at (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact Michael O. "Mike" Roe for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael O. "Mike" Roe received?
Michael O. "Mike" Roe's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers, USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business (Corporate/Commercial)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyers (Business/Corporate)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Boise)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Boise)
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Idaho, United States
Idaho, U.S. District Court
Idaho, U.S. Court of Appeals (9th Circuit)
Texas, (inactive)

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