About Christopher J.

Christopher J — Moore is a retired attorney who practiced law in Lewiston, Idaho, for over 30 years. He joined Creason, Moore, Dokken & Geidl PLLC in 1989 after graduating magna cum laude from the University of Idaho College of Law. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Moore spent more than a decade as a Certified Public Accountant in Idaho, specializing in taxation and business planning. This experience provided him with a solid foundation for his legal practice, particularly in areas intersecting with business and tax law. Throughout his career, Mr.

Moore focused on advising individuals and businesses on wealth creation, management, and preservation. His practice areas included estate planning, probate, trust creation, elder law, business formation, and real property transactions. He was certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist by the Estate Law Specialists Board, Inc., the only organization authorized by the American Bar Association and the Idaho State Bar to issue such certifications in Idaho. Additionally, he held the Accredited Estate Planner® designation, reflecting his commitment to excellence in estate planning. Mr. Moore was an active member of several professional organizations.

He served as a director and past president of the Estate Law Specialists Board, Inc. Was involved with the Idaho State Bar, Washington State Bar, Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. His dedication to the legal community extended beyond his practice; he contributed to continuing education programs, speaking on topics related to estate and trust taxation, estate planning, succession planning, and Medicaid eligibility and recovery. In addition to his professional endeavors, Mr. Moore was deeply committed to community service in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. He served as the immediate past chairman of Opportunities Unlimited, Inc., an Idaho non-profit corporation serving people with disabilities.

Was on the board of trustees of the Endowment Trust of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lewis-Clark Valley, Inc. His civic involvement also included roles with the Lewis-Clark State College Foundation and the Lewiston Lodge #896 BPOE USA, Inc. Mr. Moore retired from active practice in 2023. He continues to reside in Lewiston, Idaho, where he enjoys activities such as target shooting, photography, bicycling, and traveling with his wife, Pam, to destinations suitable for SCUBA diving and snorkeling. He holds a PADI certification as an Advanced Open Water Diver.

Accepted Jurisdictions

Idaho
Washington

Court Admissions

Idaho Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1989
Washington Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1990

Types of Cases Handled

Estate Planning Probate Trust Creation Elder Law Business Formation Real Property Transactions

Legal Services Scope

Advising Planning Drafting Administration