Duke Evett Attorneys Earn Top Honors in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition
August 20, 2026
Duke Evett Attorneys Earn Top Honors in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition
Keely E. Duke Named “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
BOISE, IDAHO — Duke Evett, PLLC is proud to announce that five of its attorneys have been recognized in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with founding partner Keely E. Duke earning the distinguished “Lawyer of the Year” award for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.
The “Lawyer of the Year” designation is an exclusive honor in the legal profession, awarded to only one attorney per practice area and geographic region. Recipients are selected based on an exceptionally high level of peer recognition, and the honor reflects the trust and respect Keely has earned among clients and colleagues throughout her career defending complex personal injury matters.
The recognition of these five attorneys is a testament to their individual excellence and to the incredible legal talent across our entire firm.
2027 Best Lawyers recipients
Keely E. Duke
- Lawyer of the Year, Personal Injury Litigation, Boise
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation – Health Care
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
Joshua S. Evett
- Litigation – Banking and Finance
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Christina M. Hesse
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
Molly E. Mitchell
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
Emma C. Nowacki
- Employment Law – Individuals
- Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
About Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Recognition is based entirely on a rigorous, transparent survey process in which tens of thousands of leading attorneys confidentially evaluate the professional abilities of their peers within the same geographic area and practice area.
About Duke Evett, PLLC
Duke Evett, PLLC is an Idaho-based law firm known for its excellence in civil trial litigation and appellate work. Duke Evett represents clients in business litigation, personal injury defense, medical and other professional malpractice defense, employment law, cyber security/data breach cases, and insurance specialty line litigation. The firm’s attorneys are recognized regionally and nationally for their outstanding advocacy, case outcomes, and professionalism.
