C. Tom Arkoosh, J.D., practices in a wide variety of disciplines in civil, commercial, criminal, natural and water resources (including extensive litigation work in the Snake River Basin Adjudication and the Eastern Snake River Plain water calls), and administrative law. He is also an experienced lobbyist and active in public affairs work. Mr. Arkoosh graduated from Harvard College with a B.A. in government and economics and obtained his J.D. from the University Of Idaho College Of Law.
Following law school, Mr. Arkoosh served the Honorable Ray McNichols as Idaho’s first law clerk/bailiff in the Idaho federal court system and instituted a training program for University of Idaho College of Law students. He has served as the Gem County Prosecuting Attorney. Mr. Arkoosh is licensed to practice law before state courts and agencies of Idaho, and formally of Oregon and Washington, U.S. Courts for the District of Idaho, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Arkoosh was a former chairman and member of the Criminal Justice Act panel, was a former chairman of the board of directors of the Federal Defender Services of Idaho. He also served as a member on the board of directors of the Idaho Prior Appropriation Doctrine Association. Mr. Arkoosh has successfully tried or settled numerous commercial, tort, design and criminal cases, before both juries and judges. He has also defended various employers from workmen’s compensation claims within the state of Idaho. He has prosecuted and defended numerous administrative proceedings before no fewer than eighteen of Idaho’s boards and agencies.
Daniel A. Nevala, J.D., M.B.A., brings years of litigation and transactional experience primarily in the areas of business, construction, real estate, natural resources, agriculture, land use, wills, trusts, and probate law. Mr. Nevala routinely advises business and entity clients in both litigation and transactional matters in the areas of drafting and negotiating key contracts, entity formation, governance, restructuring, statutory compliance, succession planning, dissolution, and alternative dispute resolution matters. He also routinely advises individuals in the areas of contracts, construction law, land use, business and estate planning, business formation, governance, succession planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, and real estate matters in both the transactional and litigation settings.
Mr. Nevala is licensed to practice law in Idaho before all state courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. Mr. Nevala graduated from the College of St. Scholastica with a B.A. in Management. He obtained his M.B.A and J.D. from Gonzaga University. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Idaho State Bar Association.
Nicholas J. Erekson, J.D., offers broad and versatile legal expertise to Arkoosh Law Offices, focusing on litigation, estate planning, and compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). He excels in guiding clients through complex legal challenges, advocating for their rights and interests with a commitment to integrity and professionalism. Mr. Erekson earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law, where he distinguished himself as a member of the National Moot Court Team and Co-Director of Government Relations, developing strong skills in analysis, research, writing, and oral advocacy.
Mr. Erekson’s experience also extends to non-profit and tax law, where he assists non-profit and for-profit clients in structuring businesses and transactions to achieve positive community impact. Prior to private practice, Mr. Erekson served as an ERISA Compliance Manager and Employee Benefit Actuarial Analyst at Milliman, Inc., ensuring compliance and operational excellence for multiple Taft-Hartley benefit plans across the United States.
Mr. Erekson’s early legal career was marked by significant contributions to criminal law as a Deputy Prosecutor at the Ada County Prosecutor’s Office, where he skillfully managed all facets of criminal prosecution from arraignments to trials.
In addition to his legal career, Mr. Erekson is actively involved in his community, currently serving as an elected commissioner for the McCall Fire Protection District. Mr. Erekson’s dedication to public service is further evident through his volunteer work in multiple youth organizations, reflecting his commitment to making a meaningful difference in the community.
Licensed in Idaho and Washington, Mr. Erekson brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of successful legal advocacy to our team. At Arkoosh Law Offices, he continues to apply his wide-ranging skill set to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients in various areas of the law, including civil, commercial, and administrative proceedings.
Clients benefit from Joshua A. Bishop’s extensive courtroom experience, which includes over 70 jury trials and numerous other contested administrative and civil hearings. He excels in leading clients through the difficulties of lawsuits and court proceedings while advocating for their interests and rights. With Arkoosh Law Offices, Mr. Bishop’s practice includes criminal defense, divorce and custody modification actions, business formation and disputes, and civil tort actions.
As a prosecutor for over seven years, Mr. Bishop tried all types of cases from smaller crimes like petit theft to vehicular manslaughter charges. He has over 120 hours of DUI training that was often conducted side-by-side with law enforcement, including attending an 80-hour Drug Recognition Expert school. Mr. Bishop also specialized as a domestic violence court prosecutor, where he trained to use trauma-informed methods for working with victims of crime. As a public defender for four years, Mr. Bishop led a team of 23 misdemeanor attorneys and was a felony attorney handling all types of crimes including drug possession, felony DUI, rape, and murder.
Mr. Bishop’s vast experience litigating cases at trial has laid the foundation for him to scrutinize every detail of a case. Mr. Bishop uses his experience to help a broad array of clients avoid potential pitfalls through goal identification, preparation of sophisticated litigation plans, and strategic planning for resolution.
Mr. Bishop is a fifth-generation Idahoan. He completed his undergraduate studies at Boise State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Business. Mr. Bishop then became a Vandal and completed law school at the University of Idaho.
When he is not at work, you will find him coaching his three boys’ soccer teams, exploring the outdoors on a raft with his boys and two golden retrievers, or working on classic cars.
Carman Morgan has been a paralegal with Arkoosh Law Offices since 2020. She graduated from Broadview University with an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies in 2016. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to assist attorneys in a variety of cases and areas of law. Ms. Morgan takes pride in her work and does whatever it takes to make sure the client is taken care of, regardless of the task or matter at hand.
As an Idahoan almost all her life, Ms. Morgan enjoys the nature our great state has to offer and spends much of her spare time camping, hiking and exploring with her husband, Doug, and their two dogs. She is also an avid musician, and enjoys playing several different instruments and watching live music.
Ms. Morgan has volunteered throughout the valley in many different community events, music festivals, and gatherings. Some of those events include the Boise Green Fest, the Eagle Island Experience, Hyde Park Street Fair, and Sawtooth Valley Gathering.
Ashley Butler joined Arkoosh Law Offices as a paralegal in April 2024, bringing ten years of experience. Ms. Butler knew from an early age that she desired to work in a field where she could help people. Ms. Butler comes from a family of frontline workers, from the military to the fire department to the police and even U.S. Marshals. She obtained her A.A. degree from the College of Western Idaho and a paralegal certificate from Bryant and Stratton College. Since then, Ms. Butler has gained knowledge working in different areas of law, including a strong focus on family law.
Outside of work, Ms. Butler loves spending time with her family and friends. With her husband, Mike, she has a large, combined family: two boys of her own, two stepsons, a stepdaughter, and a Yorkie named Milo. Ms. Butler spends a lot of time cheering on her kids at sporting events near and far. She and her family love to travel and make memories worldwide when they can.
Arkoosh Law Offices is committed to delivering custom tailored guidance at an exceptional value. Our team of highly skilled litigators and legal counselors understand that sometimes the best solution can be found outside of Court. We are the law firm with the experience and knowledge you can trust, providing the representation you deserve.