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Keely E. Duke, Business Attorney in Boise, Idaho

focused on Business, General, and Health Care

Trusted business attorney serving Boise.

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Keely E. Duke is an attorney based in Boise, IDAHO. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Health Care. Currently practicing at Duke Evett PLLC.

Based in
Boise, IDAHO
Experience
attorney
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Business · General · Health Care
  • Handles Business, General, and Health Care matters from Boise, IDAHO.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise) (2026).

About Keely E. Duke: Keely E. Duke is an attorney based in Boise, IDAHO. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Health Care. Currently practicing at Duke Evett PLLC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Keely takes on

Keely concentrates on business, general, health care, litigation, and medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case Keely handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Boise, Idaho

Keely takes business matters in Boise, Idaho. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Keely agrees to represent you.

General cases in Boise, Idaho

Keely takes general matters in Boise, Idaho. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Keely agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Boise, Idaho

Keely takes health care matters in Boise, Idaho. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Keely agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Boise, Idaho

Keely takes litigation matters in Boise, Idaho. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Keely agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Boise, Idaho

Keely takes medical malpractice matters in Boise, Idaho. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Keely agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Keely E. Duke — business lawyer in Boise

Keely E. Duke is an attorney based in Boise, IDAHO. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Health Care. Currently practicing at Duke Evett PLLC.

Keely Duke is one of Idaho’s premier litigation and trial attorneys.

For over two decades, she has dedicated her career to defending health systems, companies, employers, and individuals in complex business litigation and in medical malpractice, legal malpractice, dental malpractice, employment, skilled nursing defense, insurance bad faith, and product liability/medical device litigation. She has tried several cases to successful verdicts for her clients in both state and federal court, which included medical, legal, skilled nursing facility, and dental malpractice cases, employment cases, complex commercial litigation cases, an insurance bad faith case, and a medical device case.

Keely has handled numerous appeals before the Idaho Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She has also served as an arbitrator in a wrongful death case.

Keely holds an “AV” rating with Martindale-Hubbell and has again been selected as Lawyer of the Year – Medical Malpractice (Boise) by Best Lawyers in America. She is also included in Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and is praised in that publication for her “sheer hard work, great organization, diligence and determination to fight tooth and nail for her clients.”

Keely's approach to business cases

Keely Duke is one of Idaho’s premier litigation and trial attorneys. For over two decades, she has dedicated her career to defending health systems, companies, employers, and individuals in complex business litigation and in medical malpractice, legal malpractice, dental malpractice, employment, skilled nursing defense, insurance bad faith, and product liability/medical device litigation. She has…

Clients Keely works with

Keely reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and health care matters in Boise and the surrounding Idaho area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Willamette University

    JD · 1999

  • Carroll College

    — · 1996

Jurisdictions

Keely's state bar admissions

  • Idaho, U.S. Court of

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  • Idaho, U.S. District

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  • Idaho, Idaho Supreme

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  • Idaho, Idaho State C

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Keely studied at JD in Willamette University and — in Carroll College.

Law school and academic background

Keely completed JD in Willamette University and — in Carroll College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Keely runs in Idaho is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Keely has received 22 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Boise)

    2020

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise)

    2019

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Boise)

    2017

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise)

    2015

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV rated in Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named in Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyers “Rising Star”

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Order of the Barristers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named Lawyer of the Year - Best Lawyers 2014-2015 Boise

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Boise) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Boise) (2017). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Boise) (2015).

Locations

Keely E. Duke's office in Boise

Keely's primary office is at 1087 West River Street, Suite 300, Boise, Idaho, 83702. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Duke Evett PLLC

1087 West River Street, Suite 300

Boise, Idaho 83702

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Hiring guide

How to hire Keely E. Duke — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Keely usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Keely charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Keely's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Keely will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Boise, Idaho

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Keely

Keely discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Keely confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Keely's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Keely E. Duke

  • How much does it cost to hire Keely for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Keely walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Keely offer a free consultation?

    Keely charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Keely's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Keely's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Idaho typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Keely gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Keely take my case if I'm outside Boise?

    Keely is licensed in Idaho. Matters governed by Idaho law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Keely will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Keely?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Keely will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Keely accepting new business clients right now?

    Keely's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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