General Counsel

We understand the ins and outs of complex business issues. We help founders launch high-growth companies and navigate complicated contract negotiations. Our award-winning team can help with your complex business transactions while protecting your best interest.

Contract Law

Contracts are the lifeblood of nearly all business operations, regardless of the industry. Having a seasoned contract lawyer protecting your interests can help your business thrive and avoid future conflicts.

Appellate Law

If you received an unfavorable court decision, contact Smith + Malek PLLC to speak with an appellate attorney about your options. We can help you understand if and how you can appeal and guide you through the process.

Human Resources

The key to a healthy workforce is a business’s proper understanding and compliance with human resources law. Our human resource attorneys at Smith + Malek, PLLC, collaborate with employers and executives to develop best practices that serve each business’s unique needs.

Mergers & Acquisitions

We are a full-service firm that can represent buyers, sellers, financial institutions, and others in all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.

Corporate Litigation

Our team has defended and prosecuted cases in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Idaho state and federal courts and in administrative hearings and property tax appeal. We aim to resolve legal issues outside of trial in both mediations and arbitrations. We handle matters related to lost profits and damages, employment and labor disputes, and civil rights complaints.

Healthcare Law

From helping federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs) maneuver through intricate compliance issues to drafting legally sound contracts for physician groups, we help transform legal complexities into clear, actionable strategies that align with your mission to provide exceptional care.

Real Estate

Our experienced team works with commercial, residential and investment real estate clients for any and all related needs including loans, foreclosures, construction financing and project development. We also have experience in delicate land use cases.

Mining Law

Smith + Malek represents the mining industry in Idaho, Washington, Wyoming, Utah, and Montana. Our team of mining law attorneys provides comprehensive legal counsel to mining companies and individuals at every stage of the mining life cycle