Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Idaho Falls Legal Partner
Thomsen Holman Wheiler has served Idaho Falls and beyond since 1990, delivering aggressive, cost-effective legal representation tailored to each client's unique needs. Our firm prioritizes personalized attention, ensuring every case receives the same dedication we would apply to our own matters. With a history rooted in traditional values and a commitment to evolving legal challenges, we represent individuals and businesses across local, national, and international jurisdictions.Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in diverse practice areas, including personal injury, employment law, healthcare litigation, and business planning. We emphasize strategic counsel, leveraging relationships with professionals in accounting, banking, and finance to provide holistic solutions. As a trusted Idaho-based firm, we balance courtroom tenacity with proactive legal strategies to protect our clients' interests.
Services
Personal Injury
Employment Law
Healthcare Law
Business Planning
Mediation
Product Liability
Real Estate
Whistle Blowers
Wrongful Death
Intellectual Property
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined legal experience in Idaho's unique regulatory environment
- Our attorneys provide personalized attention to every case regardless of size or complexity
- We represent diverse clients from local individuals to international corporations
- Our team includes certified mediators approved by Idaho Federal and Supreme Courts
- We maintain deep relationships with accounting, banking, and finance professionals for holistic solutions
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury attorneys advocate for clients harmed by others' negligence, pursuing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We handle cases involving comparative fault determinations and complex damage calculations. Our team guides clients through Idaho's two-year statute of limitations while preserving critical evidence.
Employment Law
We represent employees facing discrimination based on age, disability, or other protected characteristics under Idaho and federal law. Our practice addresses wrongful termination, whistleblower protections, and violations of implied employment contracts. We help clients navigate Idaho's employment-at-will framework while protecting their rights.
Healthcare Law
Our healthcare law practice handles medical malpractice cases and regulatory compliance for providers. We manage Idaho's pre-litigation screening process for malpractice claims and defend healthcare professionals before licensing boards. We also advise on HIPAA compliance and patient rights issues.
Business Planning
We assist businesses in structuring entities and navigating Idaho's regulatory environment. Our services include merger and acquisition guidance, contract drafting, and strategic growth planning. We serve startups through established corporations in technology, agriculture, and retail sectors.
Mediation
Our certified mediators facilitate dispute resolution for civil cases in Idaho. We offer alternative solutions to litigation through court-ordered and voluntary mediation. Our attorneys represent clients in mediation proceedings while maintaining the option for trial if necessary.
People
J. Michael Wheiler
Attorney
Native Idaho attorney with 27+ years of trial experience in personal injury, healthcare law, and whistleblower cases. Represents clients in Southeastern Idaho with a focus on complex litigation.
Jacob Wessel
Partner
Shareholder since 2012 specializing in workplace discrimination cases. Advocates for plaintiffs facing race, religion, age, and disability-based employment discrimination across Idaho.
Questions
Why do I need an attorney for legal matters?
Legal matters require specialized knowledge of complex regulations and procedures. Our experienced attorneys help protect your rights while navigating Idaho's legal system efficiently.
How are attorney fees structured for legal services?
We offer contingency fees for personal injury cases and hourly rates for other services. Costs vary based on case complexity and required resources.
Can I handle a personal injury claim without legal representation?
While possible, insurance companies prioritize their interests. Our attorneys ensure fair compensation for current and future medical expenses and pain and suffering.
What areas do you serve for legal representation?
We primarily serve Idaho Falls and Southeastern Idaho, with experience handling cases nationwide for diverse legal matters.
Do you handle medical malpractice cases against physicians?
We defend healthcare providers against malpractice claims but currently accept plaintiffs cases against non-physician healthcare professionals.
