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Robert B. "Bob" White, Employment Attorney in Boise, Idaho

focused on Employment and Litigation

Boise, ID

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Robert B. "Bob" White is an attorney based in Boise, IDAHO. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
Boise, IDAHO
Experience
attorney
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Boise, IDAHO.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Boise) (2025).

About Robert B. "Bob" White: Robert B. "Bob" White is an attorney based in Boise, IDAHO. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Robert's practice areas in Boise

Robert concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Boise, Idaho

Robert takes employment 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 Robert agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Boise, Idaho

Robert 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 Robert agrees to represent you.

Biography

Robert B. "Bob" White, employment attorney serving Boise

Robert B. "Bob" White is an attorney based in Boise, IDAHO. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Robert works from Boise, Idaho and takes on employment matters across the region.

Bob is the lead attorney in the Employment Law Group at Givens Pursley LLP, and counsels and represents employers on a broad range of employment matters. His expertise includes counseling employers on how to avoid litigation of workplace issues. Bob advises employers on compliance with federal and state employment laws, including developing employment policies and practices, implementing and providing employer training programs, and providing guidance on specific issues including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour practices, employee leave, employee drug and alcohol use, and employment separation including employment termination, reductions in force, and employee separation agreements. Bob also develops and reviews employment contracts including non-compete, non-solicit, and nondisclosure agreements.

Bob represents employers in employment disputes and litigation before the Idaho Human Rights Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and state and federal courts. He has defended employers on issues involving wage and hour claims, overtime pay, employee benefits, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and whistle blowing, wrongful termination, breach of employment contracts, and employee leave. Bob also prosecutes and defends actions involving non-competition, non-solicitation, and nondisclosure agreements and trade secrets.

Bob has represented employers in a wide variety of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, food production, high-tech, utilities, real estate, food service and construction. He regularly lectures on wide variety of employment-related topics. Prior to entering private practice, Bob served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable B. Lynn Winmill, Idaho District Court.

Working with Robert on a employment matter

Bob is the lead attorney in the Employment Law Group at Givens Pursley LLP, and counsels and represents employers on a broad range of employment matters. His expertise includes counseling employers on how to avoid litigation of workplace issues. Bob advises employers on compliance with federal and state employment laws, including developing employment policies and practices, implementing and…

Clients Robert works with

Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Boise and the surrounding Idaho area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Robert studied and practices

  • University of Idaho

    J.D. · 1992

Jurisdictions

Robert's state bar admissions

  • Idaho, Idaho State B

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Robert studied at J.D. in University of Idaho.

Law school and academic background

Robert completed J.D. in University of Idaho. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Idaho is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Robert's legal honors and published work

Robert has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Boise)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Boise)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Boise)

    2020

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Boise)

    2014

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Boise Best Lawyers in America - Employment Law - Management; Litigation - Labor & Employment (2014)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business (Labor & Employment)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyers (Employment & Labor)

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Boise) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Boise) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Boise) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Boise) (2014). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).

Locations

Robert B. "Bob" White's office in Boise

Robert's primary office is at 601 West Bannock Street, Boise, Idaho, 83702. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

601 West Bannock Street

Boise, Idaho 83702

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Hiring guide

How to hire Robert B. "Bob" White — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert'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; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Boise, Idaho

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Robert

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment 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. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Robert B. "Bob" White

  • How much does it cost to hire Robert for a employment case?

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

  • Does Robert offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do employment cases in Idaho typically take?

    Simple employment 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. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Robert 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 — Robert 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 Robert?

    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. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Robert accepting new employment clients right now?

    Robert'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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