April 4, 2011. Boise, Idaho. Ringert Law is pleased to announce that attorney Dan Steenson had a productive legislative session lobbying bills on behalf of Idaho's farmers and ranchers.

Mr. Steenson, together with lobbyist Roger Batt, represented such groups as the Idaho East Oregon Seed Association, Idaho Mint Growers Association, and the Coalition for Agriculture's Future, in obtaining enactment in to law of House Bill 210 and House Bill 148.

House Bill 210 strengthens Idaho's Right to Farm Act by expanding the definition of agricultural operations, allowing the provisions to apply to expanded operations, and protecting farmers and ranchers from nuisance lawsuits.

House Bill 148 requires county land planners to evaluate the impact of zoning and development on agriculture before approving changes.

These new laws will serve to strengthen Idaho's $5.78 billion farm economy.

Ringert Law is proud to announce that it is a Member of the Fannie Mae Retained Attorney Network and eligible to receive referrals involving Fannie Mae cases in the State of Idaho.  Ringert Law is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated full service Idaho law firm. Ringert Law is a member of the USFN, America’s Mortgage Banking Attorneys. The Mortgage Banking Practice Group delivers timely, efficient and proactive legal services to Mortgage Servicers, Banks, Financial Institutions, GSEs, and Credit Unions throughout the State of Idaho. We provide a broad array of mortgage banking services and are conveniently located in Boise, Idaho.

May 2010 - Laura Burri publishes article on mortgage lender status in bankruptcy court

Ringert Law partner Laura Burri was recently published in The Advocate, a monthly publication disseminated to Idaho lawyers.  The article focuses on issues surrounding assignments and standing as it relates to mortgage lenders when appearing in bankruptcy court.  The article can be found on page 37 of the May 2010 edition of The Advocate, located at http://isb.idaho.gov/pdf/advocate/issues/adv10may.pdf.

May 11, 2010 - Jim Reid comments on law school expansion

Ringert Law partner Jim Reid appeared on KTRV CHannel 12 to comment on the University of Idaho's plans for law school expansion in the City of Boise.  The full text of that news article can be found at http://www.fox12idaho.com/Global/story.asp?S=12466701.

January, 2010 - Defense verdict obtained by Jim Reid and David Claiborne

Ringert Law is pleased to announce that firm partners, James G. Reid and David P. Claiborne, succesfully represented a client in a recent trial before a jury in Ada County, Idaho.  The case involved a forklift accident on property owned by the firm's client and leased out to a granite retail company.  The jury returned a verdict in favor of the firm's client, determining he had no fault in the cause of the forklift accident.

Ringert Law had the honor of participating in one of Boise's best service-oriented traditions - Rake Up Boise 2009. In total - volunteers all around the Treasure Valley raked up 751 yards for Boise's senior and disabled residents.

The Ringert Law team consisted of attorneys, staff and family members. Sixteen of us showed up on a chilly Saturday morning in November! In addition to the fulfillment that came with serving the community, we enjoyed the opportunity to spend some quality time together and get our hands dirty for a good cause.

As a firm, we look forward to participating in more of the excellent community involvement projects around the Treasure Valley!

October, 2009 - Charlie Honsinger wins $118,000 jury verdict

Ringert Law is pleased to announce that firm partner, Charles L. Honsinger, succesfully represented a client of the firm before the Honorable Candy Dale in the United States Magistrate Court for the District of Idaho.  The case involved a liquid propane explosion in a client's building that was caused by improper installation of supply lines by the propane supply company.  The case was tried before a jury, which returned verdict in favor of the firm's client in the amount of $118,000.