After completing his undergraduate work at Northwest Nazarene University in 1992, Mark Hilty received his juris doctorate from the law school at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, in 1995.
Desiring to return to the area he came to know and love as a college student, Mr. Hilty began his legal career with HMH following law school. His skills as an attorney quickly became apparent, and he was made a partner of the firm after only three years, in 1998. Since that time, Mr. Hilty has distinguished himself in several areas of practice, including litigation, real estate law, employment law, and in representing local governmental entities.
Mr. Hilty is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of Idaho. His primary areas of practice include municipal law, real estate transactions, real estate development, land use, planning and zoning , real estate litigation, all aspects of employment law and litigation, commercial litigation and adoption.
In 2019, Mr. Hilty received the prestigious Professionalism Award from the Idaho State Bar. The Professionalism Award represents an expression of respect and commendation from the recipient’s peers, and is one of the highest honors any Idaho lawyer might receive during his or her career. The award is given to attorneys who, by their professional and personal conduct, have exemplified for the members of the profession the epitome of what it means to be a lawyer, and who, by so doing, have brought honor and distinction upon themselves and the profession as a whole. Mr. Hilty is the third partner with the firm to have received this award.
When not practicing law, Mr. Hilty enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family. He and his wife, Melanie, are the proud parents of four children.
Mr. Hilty's community involvement includes the following, among others:
• Third District Bar Association (Member);
• Idaho Municipal Attorney’s Association (Member);
• Kiwanis Club of Nampa (Vice-President);
• Canyon County Lawyers Club (Member, Secretary/Treasurer);
• Lifeline Pregnancy Care Center (Board of Directors);
• Treasure Valley Chapter, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (Past Committee Member);
• International Municipal Lawyers Association (Member);
• Idaho Municipal Attorney Association (Member).
