Attorneys
Kenneth L. Pedersen
Mr. Pedersen graduated from law school in 1972 and joined the firm of Parsons & Smith and was later made a partner in 1973. Mr. Pedersen then joined the firm of Webb, Burton, Carlson, Pedersen & Paine where he successfully litigated several mass tort cases including Toner v. Lederle which resulted in a $1.2 million verdict in federal court in 1984 as a result of the vaccine DTP. Mr. Pedersen has…
Jarom Whitehead
Jarom Whitehead graduated from Willamette University College Law in Salem, Oregon. Mr. Whitehead specializes in personal injury, products liability, and insurance matters. He primarily handles cases involving automobile and trucking accidents, defective products, stray voltage, medical malpractice, premises liability, insurance agent negligence, insurance coverage and bad faith. 100% of Mr. Whitehead’s practice is devoted…
Michael Hanby
Michael Hanby has been a dedicated champion for client rights throughout his legal career. Graduating cum laude from Boise State University, he further honed his advocacy skills at the University of Idaho College of Law, earning his J.D. As Fall Edition Editor for the Idaho Law Review, he showcased his commitment to legal excellence. Michael’s primary mission has always been standing up for those facing injustice…
Dan Knowlton
Dan Knowlton lives in beautiful Twin Falls and is happy to call southern Idaho his home. Dan represents people who have been hurt by the careless acts of others, including cases involving catastrophic injury from auto and trucking wrecks, defective products, and dangerous premises. He also represents people in first-party insurance cases where the insurance company has failed to live up to its promises after a loss.
Jonathan Gradin
Jonathan Gradin graduated from University of Idaho College of Law Boise in 2024 (Cum Laude) and joined Pedersen Whitehead & Hanby’s Boise office in January 2025. In law school, Jonathan was an input editor for the Idaho Law Review; prior to law school he worked with nonprofit publications. He brings these research and writing skills to the firm, ensuring optimal case outcomes for all clients. Jonathan is a member of the…
Kelsie Kirkham
Kelsie Kirkham is a highly respected attorney who began her legal advocacy career as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Bonneville County, where she passionately specialized in domestic violence and sexual assault crimes. As a prosecuting attorney, Kelsie gained invaluable courtroom experience and a strong foundation in litigation. She later transitioned into civil practice, where she developed a specialized focus in medical…