David P. McAnaney is licensed to practice law in the states of Idaho and California. He graduated from the College of Idaho and attended law school at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, receiving both his Juris Doctor (JD) and a Master of Laws of Taxation (LL.M. – Taxation) degrees. Additionally, Dave is a C.P.A. licensed by the State of Idaho, and a member of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Dave’s law practice encompasses advice and counsel on all aspects of business planning, business transactions, business succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, estate, family and wealth planning, including advanced estate planning techniques, estate and probate administration, charitable planning, real estate and real property issues, tax planning and tax controversy matters.
Dave’s memberships include the State Bar Associations of Idaho and California, and the American Bar Association. He is also licensed to practice before the United States Tax Court. He is currently or has been a member of the Taxation and Estate Planning sections of the State Bar of California. He is currently or has been a member of the Boise Estate Planning Council, Boise Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the Society of Financial Service Professionals, Financial Planners Association, St. Luke’s Health Foundation.
He is currently or has been involved with numerous nonprofit organizations including the Learning Lab, United Cerebral Palsy of Idaho, St. Luke’s Health Foundation Strategic Initiatives Committee, St. Alphonsus Hospital Foundation, MS Society, the College of Idaho Planned Giving Committee, the Yotes QB Club, the College of Idaho Annual Giving Committee, Development Committee, and the Idaho Foodbank.
Dave has lectured and spoken to various professional and private groups on topics which include estate and charitable planning, business planning, business succession planning, advanced directives, and tax issues related to business and estate planning.
Areas of Emphasis
- Business & Succession Planning
- Business transactions
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Estate, Family and Wealth Planning
- Estate & Probate Administration
- Trust Administration
Related Experience
- McAnaney Law Group, Shareholder and Managing Partner, 2024-Present
- McAnaney & Associates, PLLC, Shareholder, 2004–2023
- Perkins Coie LLP, Boise, ID, Partner, 2001–2004
- McAnaney & Associates, PLLC, Boise, ID, Shareholder, 1991–2000
- Micron Technology, Inc., Boise, ID, Assistant General Counsel and Tax Counsel,
1988–1991 - Diepenbrock, Wulff, Plant & Hannegan, Sacramento, CA, Associate 1985–1988
- Boise Cascade Corporation, Boise, Senior Tax Accountant, 1978–1982
- Author, ABA Sales & Use Tax Deskbook, 2002-2024
Education
- University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1985; LL.M. (Taxation), 1987
- College of Idaho, B.A. (Business Administration), 1977
Admitted to Practice
- Idaho
- California
- United States District Courts: Eastern District of California; District of Idaho
- United States Tax Court
- Certified Public Accountant – Idaho; 1981–Present
Professional and Civic Involvement
- College of Idaho
- Learning Lab
- Idaho Foodbank