Rick L. Stacey - Boise, ID
Attorney at McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey PLLC
Construction Law Lawyers in Boise, ID
827 E. Park Blvd. Suite 201 Boise, ID 83712
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Boise Construction Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Construction Law
- Real Estate Law
- Business Law
- Commercial litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Richard L. Stacey (“Rick”) is a trial lawyer and a founding member of the firm. He specializes in complex commercial litigation disputes, with an emphasis in construction and real estate matters. Rick has obtained damage awards in bench trials, jury trials and arbitrations on behalf of his clients totaling more than $45 million during the course of his career. His expertise in drafting and negotiating construction and other contracts has made him an internationally recognized expert advisor on contracts for private and public works construction projects including EPC (engineering, procurement and construction), EPCM (engineering, procurement and construction management) and other needs of general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers and project owners. Rick’s construction expertise has even taken him as far as China to testify as an expert on construction law matters.
Rick is a Martindale-Hubbell “AV” preeminent peer review rated attorney who received his Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from Boise State University where he was nominated as a Top 10 Scholar, and his Juris Doctorate with certification in Environmental and Natural Resource Law from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law.
Rick worked his way through his undergraduate studies in the local construction industry. This project management experience gives him unique practical insight into the industry. Today, Rick maintains strong connections to his lifelong Boise home golfing, mountain biking and fly fishing. Rick particularly loves playing golf with his wife Aleja and their two daughters at Hillcrest Country Club, where he has helped to mentor the junior golf program. Rick is an avid supporter of all things BSU. He serves as a board member on the BSU Alumni Association and acts as its legal counsel providing pro-bono legal representation.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- "Super Lawyers - Construction Litigation, Mountain States Super Lawyers"
- "Lawyers of Distinction - Recognizing Excellence in Real Estate Law"
- Martindale Hubbell “AV” Peer Review Rated Attorney
- Avvo.com “10.0 Superb” Peer and Client Review Rated Construction Attorney
- National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyer”
- Named “Top Lawyer” by the Construction Lawyers Society of America
- ALM “AV Rated Construction Attorney”
Other Sources of Feedback About Rick L. Stacey
Included on the 2026 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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The S.J. Quinney College of Law at The University of Utah,
Salt Lake City,
Utah
Juris Doctorate
Honors: Certification in Environmental and Natural Resource Law
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The S.J. Quinney College of Law at The University of Utah,
Salt Lake City,
Utah
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Non Legal Education
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Boise State University
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Nominated as a Top 10 Scholar
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Boise State University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Member, since 2014
Past Positions
- Meuleman Mollerup LLP, Partner, 2009 - 2014
- Meuleman Mollerup LLP, Associate, 2003 - 2008
- Meuleman Mollerup LLP, Law Clerk, 2002 - 2003
- Office of Hearings and Appeals, United States Department of the Interior, Clerk to Judge Harvey Sweitzer, 2001 - 2002
Classes and Seminars
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Construction Liens and Payment Bond Claims in Idaho, Associated General Contractors, 2016
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EPC and EPCM Contracting, Annual Meeting for the Idaho Society of Professional Engineers, 2016
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What Every General Contractor Should Know About Commercial General Liability Insurance Policies, Association of General Contractors, 2015
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Mechanic's Lien Laws in Idaho, Associated Builders and Contractors, 2014
- Mechanic's Lien Laws in Idaho, Association of General Contractors, 2013
Pro Bono Activities
- BSU Alumni Association, President
Bar Admissions
- Idaho
Other Affiliations
- Idaho Association of Defense Counsel
- Idaho State Bar Association, Litigation Section
- American Bar Association
- Idaho Associated General Contractors
- Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Inland Pacific Chapter
Contact
827 E. Park Blvd.
Suite 201
Boise, ID 83712
Phone: 208-994-5029
Fax: 208-489-0110
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.mwsslawyers.com
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