James Ford

James “Jim” Ford - Elam & Burke – Boise, ID
B.A., University of Montana ’82, J.D., University of Idaho ‘85

Mr. Ford joined Elam & Burke in 1987. Prior to joining Elam & Burke, he practiced law for two years with an insurance defense firm in both its Boise and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, offices. While in law school, he participated in summer internship programs with the Ada County and Valley County Prosecuting Attorney offices. Mr. Ford’s practice consists primarily of insurance defense (personal injury), workers’ compensation, and civil litigation. Mr. Ford is currently the Managing Director at Elam & Burke.

Mr. Ford’s interests outside the practice of law include biking, golf, and coaching his sons in their sports activities. Mr. Ford is married to Chandra Zenner Ford and they have two sons.