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Thomas J. Budge

Updated: August 16th, 2021 | Pocatello | Lawyer List T | Racine Olson | Business, Natural Resources, Real Estate,

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Address: 201 East Center Street, pocatello, ID, 83201
Law Firm: Racine Olson
Phone: 208-684-0907
Fax: 208-232-6109
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Website: http://www.racinelaw.net

TitlePartner
First Year of Call
Areas of PracticeReal Estate, Natural Resources, Business
DescriptionMr. Budge specializes in real estate, business, and water law, representing cities, corporations, banks, developers, and landowners throughout Southern Idaho in a wide range of transactions, administrative proceedings, litigation, and appeals. He has worked on some of Idaho’s largest real estate developments, was intimately involved with the Snake River Basin Adjudication, and has advised clients in connection with more than $100 million in real estate transactions. His experience includes land use, planning and zoning, agriculture, water rights, the Clean Water Act, easements, road disputes, boundary disputes, eminent domain, mining, and energy. T.J. approaches legal challenges with the goal of identifying solutions that can be implemented quickly and cost-effectively. He has argued cases before the Idaho Supreme Court, Idaho Department of Water Resources, Idaho Department of Lands, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and local government boards throughout eastern Idaho. The legal, historical, and practical insights gained from these experiences enable T.J. to provide clear and cost-effective solutions to the most difficult legal challenges that face our clients. Professional Memberships and Activities Mr. Budge is licensed to practice law in both Idaho and Utah. He is the current President of the Portneuf Inn of Court, a past Board member of the Water Law Section of the Idaho State Bar, and a current member of the Real Estate Section and the Water Law Section of the Idaho State Bar. His article A Fluid Transaction: Buying and Selling Water Rights was published in The Advocate, the official publication of the Idaho State Bar. Awards Mr. Budge has been awarded the highest AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbel, maintains a 10.0 rating with AVVO, was named the 2010 CASA Attorney of the Year, and has been a finalist for the Idaho Business Review Overachievers Under 40 (2015), Professional of the Year (2016), and Business & Achievement (2017) awards. Academic Degrees B.S., Idaho State University, 2003J.D., University of Idaho, 2006 Speaking Engagements Citizens Law Academy Understanding Land DescriptionsCitizens Law Academy Water Rights 101Groundwater Hydrology, Law & Mitigation Seminar Mitigation Plans Past & PresentHenry’s Fork Watershed Council Water Court Pros & ConsIdaho Water Users Association The Supreme Court Speaks: Conjunctive Management UpdateIdaho Water Users Association Water Court Pros & ConsLaw Seminars International Mitigation in Practice: Challenges and StrategiesLaw Seminars International Water Issues on LandNational Business Institute Special Considerations in Farm & Ranch TransactionsPortneuf Inn of Court Eminent domain practice and procedurePortneuf Inn of Court Understanding Legal DescriptionsSixth and Seventh Judicial District Law Clerk and Staff Attorney Training Seminar Land Descriptions and the Implications of Accretion and AvulsionSixth and Seventh Judicial District Law Clerk and Staff Attorney Training Seminar Water Rights and Irrigation Easements Personal Information At the center of Mr. Budge’s life is his wife, Heidi, and their four children. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Pocatello Pioneers Mountain Bike Team, has spent more than 16 years as a volunteer member of the Pebble Creek Ski Patrol, and is actively involved in church and other community activities. LICENSE State Status Acquired Updated UT Active 2010 03/13/2016 ID Authorized to practice law 2006 03/12/2016 AWARDS Award Name Grantor Date Granted Overachiever Under 40 Southeast Idaho Business Journal 2015 AV Preeminent Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2015 2010 CASA Attorney of the Year for the Sixth Judicial District CASA 2010 WORK EXPERIENCE Title Company Name Duration Partner Racine Olson Nye Budge & Bailey, Chartered 2006 – Present ASSOCIATIONS Association Name Position Name Duration Idaho State Bar, Water Law Section Past Board Member 2006 – Present Portneuf American Inn of Court N/A 2006 – Present American Bar Association N/A 2006 – Present Idaho State Bar, Real Property Section N/A 2006 – Present LEGAL CASES Case Name Outcome Clear Springs Foods, Inc. v. Spackman IDWR Director’s decision upheld In re Application for Gunbarrel at Shotgun Village Subdivision Subdivision approved Grand Teton Canal Company water right transfer no. 76065 Water right transfer approved PUBLICATIONS Publication Name Title Date The Advocate (Idaho State Bar) A Fluid Transaction: Buying and Selling Water Rights 2011 EDUCATION School Name Major Degree Graduated University of Idaho College of Law Law JD – Juris Doctor 2006 Idaho State University Business Marketing BBA – Bachelor of Business Administration 2003 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS Conference Name Title Date Water Law in Idaho Mitigation in Practice: Challenges and Strategies 2015 Sixth and Seventh Judicial District Law Clerk and Staff Attorney Training Seminar Water Rights and Irrigation Easements 2015 Sixth and Seventh Judicial District Law Clerk and Staff Attorney Training Seminar Land Descriptions and The Implications of Accretion & Avulsion 2015 Summer Water Law & Resource Seminar Water Court Pros & Cons 2014 Portneuf American Inn of Court Understanding Legal Descriptions 2014 Henry’s Fork Watershed Council Water Court Pros & Cons 2014 Groundwater Hydrology; Law & Mitigation Seminar Mitigation Plans Past and Present 2014 Citizens Law Academy Water Rights 101 2014 Water Law Seminar Water Issues on Land 2013 Summer Water Law & Resource Issues Seminar The Supreme Court Speaks – Conjunctive Management Update 2011
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