David H. Maguire

David H. Maguire is a Pocatello attorney whose reported practice includes business and commercial litigation, environmental law, insurance defense, and insurance coverage disputes. He has practiced for decades in Idaho and has also been admitted in Utah. His work centers on contested matters involving businesses, insurers, and commercial relationships, where careful analysis of contracts, liability, coverage, and regulatory issues can shape litigation strategy and potential resolution.

David earned a B.A. from the University of Idaho in 1973 and a J.D. from the University of Idaho in 1977. He was admitted to the Idaho bar in 1977 and is also admitted before the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His education and appellate admission support a litigation practice involving complex civil and commercial questions.

David’s listed practice areas reflect a concentration on lawsuits and disputes rather than routine transactional work. Business and commercial litigation can involve contract claims, operational disagreements, and financial disputes, while insurance defense and coverage matters require analysis of policies, liability, and the scope of contractual obligations. Environmental matters may add regulatory and technical issues that require careful factual development alongside legal analysis in court or negotiations.

David H. Maguire brings long-term civil litigation experience to clients facing significant commercial, environmental, and insurance disputes. His professional background includes practice in both state and federal forums, giving him experience with the procedural and substantive demands of complex cases. He helps clients evaluate claims, defenses, legal exposure, and resolution options while preparing matters for effective negotiation, motion practice, or trial when necessary.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Maguire Law
• Member, Idaho State Bar
• Member, Idaho Supreme Court Mediation Panel
• Member, US District Court Mediation Panel
• Charter Member, Litigation Council of America

Licensed State

• Idaho

Education

• University of Idaho College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Idaho
  Bachelor’s Degree

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