Sam Creason

Sam Creason is a Senior Attorney and Principal with Gravis Law in Lewiston, Idaho, focusing on civil litigation in Idaho and Washington. With nearly two decades of experience, Sam represents individuals and businesses in disputes involving personal injury, business litigation, breach of contract, property rights, medical malpractice, and product liability. He is also a registered patent attorney, bringing a technical background to his legal practice.

For Sam, civil litigation is more than a profession. He views it as an opportunity to give a meaningful voice to people who have suffered a wrong or need to defend themselves against an accusation. Whether pursuing compensation for an injured client or protecting a business in a complex dispute, Sam combines thorough preparation, strategic thinking, and a commitment to understanding the circumstances behind each case.

His litigation experience includes pretrial proceedings, trials, and appellate advocacy. He regularly practices before the Idaho Supreme Court and has been involved in numerous reported appellate decisions, including Grabicki v. City of Lewiston, Estate of Cornell v. Johnson, and Fickenwirth v. Lanning.

Before entering private practice, Sam served as a law clerk for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He earned his Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, from the University of Idaho College of Law, where he participated in the Mock Trial Team and served as an editor of the Idaho Law Review. His published scholarship examined judicial review of local land use decisions.

Sam also holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Idaho, where he was a member of the Tau Beta Pi Honor Society.

Recognized with an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Sam brings both legal knowledge and a strong sense of personal responsibility to his work. He believes effective representation requires compassion, diligence, humility, and a willingness to understand each client’s story.

Recognizing that litigation can be stressful and uncertain, Sam strives to establish straightforward relationships with his clients, offering candid assessments and helping them pursue outcomes that serve their individual needs and interests.

Outside his legal practice, Sam serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Lewis Clark Christian School.