Scott L. Poorman | Attorney at Law

Real Estate & Water Law

Experienced legal guidance for real estate and water rights in Idaho

Real Estate

Buying, selling, or leasing real estate?

For many, it’s the single largest financial transaction of their life — and it's worth protecting.

A professional review by an experienced real estate attorney can help you avoid costly and common mistakes.

It’s often said that the three most important considerations in real estate are:

"Location, location, location."

But location is only the beginning. Other critical factors include:

  • Access & zoning

  • Water supply & septic disposal

  • Easements & restrictive covenants

  • Property taxes, liens & title issues

Before you sign a contract to buy, sell, or lease, let us review your transaction to ensure you're fully protected.

We’re happy to work with your real estate agent — or help you handle the transaction independently.

Real Estate Services

We offer a full range of legal services related to real property, including:

  • Access and utility easements

  • Road maintenance agreements

  • Joint well use agreements

  • Boundary and fence disputes

  • Zoning amendments

  • Conditional use permits

  • Variances

  • Lot line adjustments

  • Trust deeds and mortgages

  • Foreclosure sales

  • Landlord-tenant issues

  • Mobile home park law

  • Real estate litigation

If you're facing a real estate issue, click the 'Contact Us' link to tell us more.

We specialize in solving difficult and complex real estate problems.

Water Law

Water is one of the most valuable natural resources in the West.

In Idaho, water use is governed by a complex mix of statutes, court decisions, and agency rules. Our office can help you navigate these systems with confidence.

We have extensive experience with:

  • Obtaining water rights and permits

  • Protesting or protecting water claims

  • Navigating water adjudication processes

  • Structuring water-sharing agreements

  • Forming incorporated Water Associations

  • Creating informal multi-user water source arrangements

Let us guide you through the legal landscape of water rights and usage.