Dean represents clients to resolve complex employment, contract, and other business disputes.
Dean represents a diverse array of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups. Dean has handled matters throughout the state of Idaho and regionally, and has tried complex cases to juries in both state and federal courts. He is also experienced in resolving matters through various forms of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, and informal settlement negotiations between counsel.
Dean previously served as a Law Clerk Extern for the Honorable Mikel H. Williams of the United States District Court for the District of Idaho. He also served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Stephen S. Trott of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Employment Counseling and Litigation: Dean represents clients in nearly every aspect of management-side employment law. He counsels clients on compliance matters, assists clients with pre-litigation matters, and represents clients in court and before state and federal agencies to resolve claims of whistleblowing, wage and hour violations, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful discharge. He regularly writes and speaks on management-side employment matters.
Dean currently serves as the firm's Employment and Labor Practice Group Leader. He previously served as Administrative Partner of the Boise office from 2018 to 2022.