Samuel L. Linnet

Samuel L. Linnet is a Hailey business lawyer and founder of Alturas Law Group, PLLC, where he serves clients throughout Idaho. He advises businesses, nonprofit organizations, residents, and property owners on business formation, real estate, land use, road law, water law, and public policy. His practice combines transactional work, administrative proceedings, and litigation involving property development and local government decisions.

Samuel earned his Juris Doctor and Master of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Idaho. His combined legal and scientific education supports his work involving land use, conservation, natural resources, property development, and regulatory concerns. In 2016, he was admitted to the Idaho State Bar. His training helps him analyze technical evidence, interpret legal requirements, and explain complex environmental or property issues clearly.

Samuel founded Alturas Law Group in 2017 after clerking for Idaho District Judge Robert J. Elgee. His judicial clerkship provided experience with court procedures, legal analysis, written arguments, and contested matters. He represents clients in transactional negotiations, judicial review actions, and lawsuits in Idaho state and federal courts. His development work includes helping clients secure entitlements and approvals from local governments. He also advises on business structures and agreements connected to property ownership, development, and community projects.

Samuel L. Linnet served on the Hailey City Council from 2020 through 2024, giving him direct experience with local government and public policy. His background helps him understand how administrative processes, community priorities, and legal requirements affect businesses and property owners. He approaches each matter with local knowledge, careful preparation, and attention to practical outcomes. By combining business counseling with land use and litigation experience, he helps clients address transactions, disputes, and development challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Alturas Law Group, PLLC
• Member, Idaho State Bar

Licensed State

• Idaho

Education

• University of Idaho College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
  
• University of Idaho
  Master of Science
• College of Idaho
  Bachelor of Science

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