Business Details
Experienced Legal Services in Idaho
Mathieu, Ranum & Allaire is a boutique law firm dedicated to providing efficient and cost-effective legal services tailored to the unique needs of our clients. With over 75 years of combined experience, we specialize in business law, real estate transactions, estate planning, probate and trust administration, and non-profit organizations law. Our attorneys are licensed in Idaho, California, and New York, serving clients across diverse industries including technology, energy, and life sciences. We combine the depth of expertise typically found in large firms with the personalized service and long-term relationship focus of a small firm.Our commitment to client satisfaction drives us to deliver strategic guidance through every stage of business and estate planning. We work closely with clients and their advisors to navigate complex legal challenges while maintaining a strong emphasis on transparency and ethical standards. Our dual offices in Boise and Ketchum, Idaho, allow us to serve local communities while maintaining a national perspective. We pride ourselves on understanding the evolving needs of businesses, families, and charitable organizations to provide practical, forward-thinking legal solutions.
Services
Business Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate Transactions
Non-Profit Organizations
Probate Administration
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of combined legal experience in business and estate law
- Our attorneys are licensed in Idaho, California, and New York
- We offer personalized service with large-firm expertise in a boutique setting
- We specialize in complex areas including securities compliance and charitable organizations law
- Our team serves clients across multiple industries including technology and life sciences
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides comprehensive legal guidance for companies at all stages of development. We assist with entity formation, corporate governance, securities compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and contract negotiations. Our attorneys bring decades of experience working with startups, publicly traded corporations, and family-owned businesses across diverse industries. We focus on delivering practical solutions that align with each client's strategic objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans that address both immediate needs and long-term goals for asset distribution. Our services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and tax planning strategies for individuals and families. We help clients navigate complex estate and gift tax issues while ensuring their wishes are clearly documented. Our approach emphasizes open communication to help families understand their options and avoid potential conflicts during probate proceedings.
Real Estate Transactions
Our real estate practice covers commercial and residential transactions, lease agreements, and property development matters. We represent buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in negotiating and documenting real estate deals. Our attorneys handle title issues, zoning regulations, and contract disputes while protecting clients' interests throughout the transaction process. We provide practical legal solutions for both simple and complex property matters.
Non-Profit Organizations
We support non-profit organizations with formation, governance, and compliance matters. Our services include tax-exempt status applications, board governance guidance, and charitable gift structuring. We advise public charities and private foundations on regulatory requirements, grant-making policies, and strategic planning. Our attorneys bring specialized knowledge from decades of working with non-profits and serving on charitable boards.
Probate Administration
We guide personal representatives and trustees through the probate process for wills and trust administration. Our services include asset inventory, debt settlement, tax filings, and distribution of estates. We help executors understand their legal obligations while minimizing conflicts among beneficiaries. Our team provides clear direction for both simple and complex probate matters in Idaho and other jurisdictions.
People
Cheryl A. Allaire
Co-Managing Member
Cheryl Allaire brings over 30 years of experience advising businesses from startups to publicly traded corporations. She focuses on business law, securities, and real estate transactions while maintaining licenses in Idaho, California, and New York. Her strategic approach combines legal expertise with practical business insights.
Elizabeth L. Mathieu
Co-Managing Partner
Elizabeth Mathieu specializes in estate planning and non-profit organizations law with decades of experience serving clients in Idaho. She advises charitable organizations on governance and compliance while helping families with complex estate planning needs. Her practice emphasizes personalized solutions for both individual and organizational clients.
Questions
What areas of law does Mathieu, Ranum & Allaire specialize in?
We focus on business law, real estate transactions, estate planning, probate administration, and non-profit organizations law. Our attorneys have decades of experience serving clients across these practice areas.
In which states are you licensed to practice law?
Our attorneys are licensed in Idaho, California, and New York, allowing us to serve clients across these jurisdictions while maintaining our primary offices in Boise and Ketchum, Idaho.
How does your firm approach client relationships?
We combine large-firm expertise with personalized service, emphasizing long-term relationships and transparent communication. Our boutique firm structure allows us to provide tailored legal solutions while maintaining accessibility.
What experience do you have with business transactions?
Our attorneys have over 75 years of combined experience handling business formations, mergers and acquisitions, securities compliance, and corporate governance matters for companies of all sizes.
How can I schedule a consultation with your firm?
Contact Cheryl Allaire at 208-309-0390 for business law matters or Elizabeth Mathieu at 208-928-6975 for estate planning and non-profit issues to discuss your specific needs.
