Paul B. Burris

Senior Attorney III

Lewiston, ID

Background

Paul B. Burris is a Senior Attorney with Gravis Law in Lewiston, Idaho, whose practice focuses on estate planning, elder law, probate, and related business and tax matters. Licensed in Idaho and Washington, Paul helps individuals and families develop practical strategies for protecting their assets, providing for loved ones, and transferring wealth to future generations.

Paul understands that estate planning is about much more than preparing documents. Every family has different priorities, financial circumstances, and concerns about the future. His approach begins with listening to those concerns and helping clients understand the options available to them.

His practice encompasses wills and trusts, estate and gift tax planning, Medicaid planning, guardianships, probate administration, and related business matters. He works with clients to establish plans that reflect their wishes during their lifetimes and provide direction for their families after they are gone.

Paul is certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist by the Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc., an organization approved by the American Bar Association and the Idaho State Bar Association to certify estate planning specialists. He also holds the Accredited Estate Planner designation, reflecting his focus on the complexities of estate and wealth transfer planning.

Before joining Gravis Law, Paul practiced with Creason Burris Kuznetsov, PLLC, from 2012 to 2026. He earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2013.

Paul takes particular satisfaction in helping clients make decisions that will have lasting effects on their families. Whether someone is establishing an estate plan for the first time, planning for long-term care, or navigating the administration of a loved one’s estate, he strives to make the process understandable and manageable.

He values accessibility, responsiveness, and the long-term relationships he develops with clients and their families. His goal is to provide thoughtful guidance and practical solutions that offer clarity and confidence through important life transitions.

Paul is also involved in the Lewiston community through the Lewiston Elks Lodge.

Practice Areas

  • Estate Planning
  • Wills & Trusts
  • Probate & Estate Administration
  • Elder Law
  • Medicaid Planning
  • Estate Law: Guardianships
  • Estate & Gift Tax Planning
  • Business & Corporate Law

Education

  • J.D., magna cum laude, Gonzaga University School of Law, 2013

Bar Admissions

  • Idaho State Bar, 2013
  • Washington State Bar, 2013

Accolades & Awards

  • Certified Estate Planning Law Specialist, Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc.
  • Accredited Estate Planner (AEP)