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John McGown practices general tax, estate planning, tax disputes, and probate law. He is a certified public accountant and is a frequent lecturer, having conducted over 80 continuing education presentations to various professional groups. He has been a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate counsel since 1997. For 20 years, Mr. McGown served as the column editor for "Tax Thoughts" in The Advocate, a monthly publication of the Idaho State Bar Association. He is the author of numerous articles published in TAXES - The Tax Magazine, Taxation for Lawyers, The State and Local Tax Lawyer, The Journal of Taxation, The Journal of State Taxation, and the Idaho Law Review. Mr. McGown is active in State of Idaho tax issues, having successfully represented the taxpayer in what are reputed to be three of the four largest individual income tax deficiency cases ever issued by the Idaho State Tax Commission. He is the Idaho correspondent for State Tax Notes, a national publication by Tax Analysts. He served as editor of Idaho Tax Alert for over five years. Mr. McGown served on the executive committee of Associated Taxpayers of Idaho and is on the Executive Planning Committee of the Idaho State Tax Institute. He is one of a handful of individuals nationwide to be certified as a qualified mediator for multistate tax disputes under the Multistate Tax Commission's Alternate Dispute Resolution Program. He has served as outside counsel to the Idaho Community Foundation, Inc. for 20 years.
5.0/5.0 Review for Regan Charlton on 11/24/17 in Civil Litigation.
Regan is a confident, knowledgeable and strategic lawyer. She went to great lengths in my case and I knew she had my back! Regan is an excellent listener and is easy to work with. I also found that she was very thoughtful throughout my case and analyzed every situation with precision, leading to a very favorable outcome.
5.0/5.0 Review for Jones & Swartz PLLC on 12/18/17 in Construction Law.
I had a very helpful initial conversation with Eric Swartz. He provided good practical advice on steps to take to avoid legal problems. Thank you Eric!
Posted by a Consumer on 07/23/13 5.0 out of 5.0
Our experience with Jones & Swartz PLLC was outstanding. The vast legal knowledge that Mr. Eric Swartz displayed along with his patience, willingness to listen, and immediate grasp of our situation was exceptional. In addition, it was his sincere tenacity to thoroughly investigate every aspect of the issue at hand which led to a positive outcome. Delicate issues were professionally handled at every aspect of the case. I would highly recommend the strong team at Jones & Swartz to anyone.
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Firstly, Eric Swartz helped us achieve a successful resolution to our real estate woes. Secondly, he did so by fully respecting our financial restraints by prudently engaging his time when he believed it was most helpful. Eric's professionalism and respect gave us the confidence and peace of mind to stay relatively balanced throughout our somewhat lengthy case. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone looking for efficient, fair and professional counsel .
Eric Swartz of Swartz & Jones is a consummate professional whose diligence is complemented by friendliness and empathy. I honestly found Eric Swartz to be a man of integrity and honor who respected my views and desires. He consistently consulted with me during his research and investigations informing and educating me throughout the litigation process. Decisions were left to me. Therefore, Eric Swartz truly represents one’s best interests. Eric Swartz is readily accessible and responsive.
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It was an absolute pleasure to work with Regan. She is a patient listener, she has perfect analytical thinking, and I felt very confident with her representing me in front of the Judge. The result exceeded all my expectations. I always got a response to my e-mails and phone calls very fast. She is a great person individually and professionally. Regan is a gifted lawyer and I would highly recommend Regan, if you are looking for dependable legal help.
Ryan is honest, its hard to take but he will be upfront with you and tell you what he thinks he can and cant do. Of course its up to the judge but Ryan will do what he says he will do. I will call him again if i need another lawyer.
Overall rating: Excellent
Trustworthy: Excellent
Responsive: Excellent
Knowledgeable: Excellent
Kept me informed: Excellent
I recommend Eric Swartz.
I hired Eric 1-6 months ago.
Eric handled my Personal Injury matter.
I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.
Eric is an amazing attorney who is knowledgeable, professional, thorough, and very honest. I would not hesitate to go back to him, or to recommend him to my family and friends. Thanks so much for your help Eric.
Eric handled my Insurance matter.
I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.
We were very pleased with Mr Swartz's quick response to our question, and once we contacted him directly he was extremely helpful. After spending an hour with us (for free) providing realistic expectations regarding our case we felt very confident that Mr Swartz was the attorney we needed. Extremely pleased with Mr Swartz and AVVO as well. A+++
Overall Excellent. Nov. 30, 2015.
I am very thankful to have been represented by Eric Swartz of Jones and Swartz. I sought legal counsel for settling a business deal that went south. Not only was Eric compassionate and informative but he was easy to get ahold of and promptly responsive. I trusted him throughout the difficult and emotional process. I really appreciate the time and effort Jones and Swartz put into my case and the outcome was what I needed to move forward with lessons learned. I would highly recommend using Jones and Swartz. They truly care about the best interest of their clients.
Overall Excellent
I would highly recommend Eric Swartz to anyone who is having issues settling a personal injury claim. Eric helped me get back what I had lost. He helped me regain the quality of life that I deserve after suffering a major injury with a long recovery. My case was settled in 10 months. Without Eric and his team this could have had a much different ending.
Posted on 04/17/2015
My experience with Bruce Jones and Joy Vega was exceptional. They and their staff are very professional.
Posted on 02/05/2015
Eric Swartz represented me in a complex case that spanned several years. During my experience in working with Eric, I found him to be an exceptional attorney with incredible integrity and professionalism. It was a privilege working with him. He went above and beyond and I would highly recommend his services to anyone who needs a “top notch” attorney to represent them.
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Family Law Whether it is a divorce, custody matter, support matter, or Civil Protective Order, our Boise family law attorneys know the intricacies of litigation and will passionately advocate for your interests. Whether you are contemplating filing a famly law action or whether legal proceedings have already begun, our Boise family law attorneys can help you. We understand the emotional toll that family law cases take and our Boise family law attorneys counsel and represent our clients every step of the way. Our Boise family law attorneys' trial experience helps ensure that you are ready for any challenge that may arise. If children are involved, our Boise family law attorneys will work hard to make sure that the kids’ best interests are valued and protected. Sometimes that means making modifcations to current custody arrangment, and we can help with that too. Divorce A divorce is one of the biggest events many people will go through in their life. Divorce actions impact almost every aspect of a person’s life from property ownership and debt to a person’s schedule if children are involved. In Idaho, either spouse can file for divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences or several others depending upon the circumstances. · Property Division When it comes to divorce property division, Idaho law recognizes a distinction between separate and community (also referred to as marital) property. Community property is split between the spouses while separate property goes independently to the owning spouse. Generally, any property either spouse owned before the marriage is considered separate property. Separate property also usually consists of items a spouse receives as a gift or individually inherits, even if it is during the marriage. Additionally, if a spouse acquires new property during the marriage through the proceeds of her separate property, that property likely remains her sole possession. The property that does not fall into those three separate property categories is generally considered community property; however, property can change designations during the marriage. Despite the law identifying which property is community and which is separate, many divorcing couples continue to disagree as to what category some property falls into. It is important to have a divorce attorney that can help a spouse navigate the sometimes-complicated community property laws. Child Custody and support · Custody Custody issues can be both complicated and emotional for the parents. In Idaho, there is no set custody schedule and the custodial schedules that courts order, both while a case is pending and afterwards, vary widely depending upon the circumstances. Regardless of whether you know what custody schedule you are seeking or whether you want to talk through different options, our child custody attorneys can help you with this complex issue. We will advocate for you from the very beginning of the case and ensure you are well informed of the how the law applies to your specific situation. Child Support In Idaho, several factors determine whether either parent will be ordered to pay child support to the other, including each parent’s income and earning capabilities and how much time the child spends with each parent. An award of child support can vary greatly depending upon what factors are taken into account in the calculations. Our child custody attorneys will talk through the calculations with you in detail, asking knowledgeable questions to ensure that the resulting calculation is both fair and in your best interest. Child custody and support modifications Generally, a child support or custody order can be modified upon a showing by a parent of a substantial and material change in circumstances. Whether you are seeking to change an existing child support or custody order or whether the other parent has brought a modification action against you, our experienced child custody attorneys can advise you on the best approach going forward to accomplish your specific goals. Child adoptions/guardianships In Idaho, a person or persons seeking the adoption or guardianship of a child file a petition with the court. A hearing and social investigation is generally required. Our adoption attorneys can discuss the details of an adoption or guardianship to assist you with determining the right course of action for you. Whether it is a pre-birth, family member, or step-parent adoption our experienced adoption attorneys can help you through the process. Adult guardianships and conservatorships Adult guardianships and conservatorships in Idaho require there be a finding by the court of the protected person’s incapacity. The process involves many individuals including a visitor who meets with the protected person and a physician who examines the person and submits a written report to the court. If you are seeking an adult guardianship and conservatorship for a loved one, our adult guardianship attorneys can help you through the process, informing you of the proper procedure pursuant to Idaho law. Additionally, we have access to many resources in this field of practice and can assist you with locating the necessary individuals to ensure the protected person receives the care and assistance they need. Civil protection orders In Idaho, a civil protection order may be entered when the court finds there is an immediate and present danger of domestic violence to a person. The protection order could affect everything from the Respondent’s housing situation to his/her custody schedule if there are children involved. Our attorneys represent clients on both sides of civil protection order cases. Our in-depth knowledge of the issues surrounding these cases and our civil protection order trial experience ensures our clients’ best interests are protected.
Family Law
Whether it is a divorce, custody matter, support matter, or Civil Protective Order, our Boise family law attorneys know the intricacies of litigation and will passionately advocate for your interests. Whether you are contemplating filing a famly law action or whether legal proceedings have already begun, our Boise family law attorneys can help you.
We understand the emotional toll that family law cases take and our Boise family law attorneys counsel and represent our clients every step of the way. Our Boise family law attorneys' trial experience helps ensure that you are ready for any challenge that may arise.
If children are involved, our Boise family law attorneys will work hard to make sure that the kids’ best interests are valued and protected. Sometimes that means making modifcations to current custody arrangment, and we can help with that too.
Divorce
A divorce is one of the biggest events many people will go through in their life. Divorce actions impact almost every aspect of a person’s life from property ownership and debt to a person’s schedule if children are involved. In Idaho, either spouse can file for divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences or several others depending upon the circumstances.
· Property Division When it comes to divorce property division, Idaho law recognizes a distinction between separate and community (also referred to as marital) property. Community property is split between the spouses while separate property goes independently to the owning spouse. Generally, any property either spouse owned before the marriage is considered separate property. Separate property also usually consists of items a spouse receives as a gift or individually inherits, even if it is during the marriage. Additionally, if a spouse acquires new property during the marriage through the proceeds of her separate property, that property likely remains her sole possession. The property that does not fall into those three separate property categories is generally considered community property; however, property can change designations during the marriage.
Despite the law identifying which property is community and which is separate, many divorcing couples continue to disagree as to what category some property falls into. It is important to have a divorce attorney that can help a spouse navigate the sometimes-complicated community property laws.
Child Custody and support
· Custody Custody issues can be both complicated and emotional for the parents. In Idaho, there is no set custody schedule and the custodial schedules that courts order, both while a case is pending and afterwards, vary widely depending upon the circumstances. Regardless of whether you know what custody schedule you are seeking or whether you want to talk through different options, our child custody attorneys can help you with this complex issue. We will advocate for you from the very beginning of the case and ensure you are well informed of the how the law applies to your specific situation. Child Support In Idaho, several factors determine whether either parent will be ordered to pay child support to the other, including each parent’s income and earning capabilities and how much time the child spends with each parent. An award of child support can vary greatly depending upon what factors are taken into account in the calculations. Our child custody attorneys will talk through the calculations with you in detail, asking knowledgeable questions to ensure that the resulting calculation is both fair and in your best interest.
Child custody and support modifications
Generally, a child support or custody order can be modified upon a showing by a parent of a substantial and material change in circumstances. Whether you are seeking to change an existing child support or custody order or whether the other parent has brought a modification action against you, our experienced child custody attorneys can advise you on the best approach going forward to accomplish your specific goals.
Child adoptions/guardianships
In Idaho, a person or persons seeking the adoption or guardianship of a child file a petition with the court. A hearing and social investigation is generally required. Our adoption attorneys can discuss the details of an adoption or guardianship to assist you with determining the right course of action for you. Whether it is a pre-birth, family member, or step-parent adoption our experienced adoption attorneys can help you through the process.
Adult guardianships and conservatorships
Adult guardianships and conservatorships in Idaho require there be a finding by the court of the protected person’s incapacity. The process involves many individuals including a visitor who meets with the protected person and a physician who examines the person and submits a written report to the court. If you are seeking an adult guardianship and conservatorship for a loved one, our adult guardianship attorneys can help you through the process, informing you of the proper procedure pursuant to Idaho law. Additionally, we have access to many resources in this field of practice and can assist you with locating the necessary individuals to ensure the protected person receives the care and assistance they need.
Civil protection orders
In Idaho, a civil protection order may be entered when the court finds there is an immediate and present danger of domestic violence to a person. The protection order could affect everything from the Respondent’s housing situation to his/her custody schedule if there are children involved. Our attorneys represent clients on both sides of civil protection order cases. Our in-depth knowledge of the issues surrounding these cases and our civil protection order trial experience ensures our clients’ best interests are protected.
* The information provided on this website is general in nature and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Jones & Swartz will not give legal advice without consideration of all the relevant facts related to an individual’s circumstances.
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