Stoel Rives Welcomes Construction Attorney Ashley Lane as a Partner in Boise

BOISE, Idaho – Stoel Rives, an AmLaw 200 law firm, today announced that Ashley Lane has joined the firm’s Boise office as a partner in its nationally recognized Construction & Design practice, ranked Tier 1 nationally by Best Lawyers’ Best Law Firms®. A commercial litigator focused on construction and real estate, Lane has more than a decade of litigation experience and advises owners, developers, and general contractors on disputes and transactions across Idaho and nationwide.

“Ashley is an outstanding addition to our Construction & Design group,” said Chris Criglow, Chair of Stoel Rives’ Real Estate & Construction practice. “She brings extensive litigation experience in construction and real estate disputes, as well as an informed perspective on transactions. Her sound judgment, practical perspective, and business-minded approach align perfectly with how we serve our clients.”

Lane represents owners, developers, general contractors, and other business professionals in a broad range of construction and real estate matters, guiding clients through all stages of contested proceedings. Known for persuasive briefing, strategic motion practice, efficient discovery, and skilled negotiation, she collaborates with technical experts and handles trial and arbitration submissions in complex, multiparty proceedings. In her transactional work, Ashley applies litigation-informed insights to proactively identify and mitigate legal risk in construction contracts and real estate deals.

“Ashley is committed to delivering clear, results-oriented counsel that advances each client’s business objectives and further strengthens our capabilities in Idaho and across our national practice,” added Criglow.

Lane joins Stoel Rives from Perkins Coie’s construction law group. Earlier in her career, she served in Idaho’s Fourth Judicial District as a staff attorney for the Honorable Samual A. Hoagland and practiced at an insurance defense firm, defending contractors in construction defect matters.

“I’m thrilled to join Stoel Rives and collaborate with such a talented team,” said Lane. “I’ve long respected the firm’s excellence across construction, development, and litigation, its commitment to client service, and its deep roots in Boise and the Pacific Northwest. I’m excited to contribute to the continued growth of the Boise office and to serve clients in Idaho and across the country.”  

Lane is active in the Boise community. She serves on the board for Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc., a nonprofit that serves families of children with disabilities, and was recently elected to the board of Idaho Women Lawyers, where she is the board liaison to the Membership Committee and previously co-chaired that committee. She was also a founding organizer of the Special Olympics Idaho’s Young Athletes program in Boise. Lane earned her J.D. cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law and her B.A., magna cum laude, in English and French from the University of San Diego. She is admitted to practice in Idaho and Washington.

“We’re delighted to welcome Ashley to our office” said Christopher Pooser, Managing Partner of Stoel Rives’ Boise office. “She is a natural fit; not only is she a highly respected, talented construction and real estate lawyer, she is deeply connected to our local community and committed to giving back. We look forward to her contributions to our firm as we continue expanding our presence in Boise.”