Foley Freeman, PLLC

Mr. Bennett became a partner at Foley Freeman in January of 2019. His practice encompasses a wide range of topics including family law, bankruptcy, and civil litigation.

In 2014, Mr. Bennett graduated first in his class from the University of Idaho College of Law and received several prestigious awards including the College of Law’s Award of Legal Achievement (2014) and the University of Idaho’s Alumni Award for Excellence (2013).

During law school, Mr. Bennett published his article while serving on the Idaho Law Review. The publication entitled Idaho Custody Determinations: Limits on Standing, focuses on 3rd party custody rights in Idaho and earned Mr. Bennett the Idaho Law Review’s Outstanding Associate Writing Award in 2013.

Prior to law school, Mr. Bennett obtained a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Boise State University. As a counselor, Mr. Bennett treated a wide variety of mental health issues in both adults and children. This experience enables Mr. Bennett to provide a unique perspective when advising clients, which often results in lower costs and better outcomes.

Mr. Bennett works with both Spanish and English speaking clients and is proficient in reading writing, and speaking Spanish.

When he is not working, Mr. Bennett enjoys playing soccer, camping, and spending time with his family.

Mark Freeman is a managing member of the firm and his practice focuses on estate planning and business transactions. His estate planning practice includes preparing wills, trusts and other estate documents. He appears regularly in probate and other proceedings in Idaho. Mark has extensive experience representing the largest school district with its real estate purchasing and development work. Mark has created and acted as agent for hundreds of business that operate throughout the state. Mark serves as a Special Deputy Attorney General for the Idaho Department of Health Welfare.

Mark is one of the founding members of Foley Freeman. Mark formerly practiced law in Michigan, where he remains an inactive member of the State Bar of Michigan. He is a member of the Real Property and Taxation, Probate & Trust Law sections of the Idaho State Bar, and the Real Property and Trust and Estate Law Section of the American Bar Association.

Mark is past president of the Meridian Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Meridian Rotary Club, and he has served on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Ada County, Idaho since 2003. Mr. Freeman received the “Small Businessperson of the Year” award in 2003 from the Meridian Chamber of Commerce, and in 2005, was selected as “Man of the Year” in recognition of his vast community service to the Meridian community.

When he is not representing his clients best interests you will find Mark out on the golf course or spending time with his family.

Foley Freeman Retreat 2018!

After 40 plus years of practicing law in Idaho The Legend Howard R. Foley, has retired. (For more photo's view the retirement album.)