Katharine B Brereton

Katharine Brereton focuses her practice on civil litigation, representing governmental entities, businesses, and insurance companies in employment matters across state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. She has a strong record of successfully defending clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and similar state agencies. Katharine also advises private and public sector employers on workplace issues such as performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, ADA accommodations, FMLA compliance, due process, and risk management. She further supports clients with hiring practices, employee training, handbooks, investigations, and employment and separation agreements.

In addition to employment law, Katharine’s practice includes civil rights and ski area defense litigation involving personal injury, premises liability, and § 1983 constitutional claims. She represents a wide range of clients, including ski resorts, cities, counties, school districts, libraries, colleges, universities, and other state and local entities across Idaho.

Admitted To Practice

Idaho State Bar

Washington State Bar

U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Practice Areas of Emphasis

Katharine Brereton maintains a dynamic litigation practice centered on defending public and private sector clients in high-stakes civil disputes. Her areas of emphasis include employment law, civil rights litigation, and complex civil matters involving governmental and business entities. She is regularly called upon to represent clients in both state and federal courts, including at the appellate level, where she brings strategic precision to brief writing and oral argument.

In the employment arena, Katharine provides comprehensive counsel on workplace investigations, ADA and FMLA compliance, disciplinary protocols, and risk mitigation strategies. Her litigation experience extends to insurance defense, real estate conflicts, and personal injury matters, particularly those involving public facilities and ski area operations. With a focus on proactive legal planning and strong courtroom advocacy, Katharine supports a broad range of institutions—including cities, counties, educational systems, and recreational businesses—through tailored legal guidance and robust defense.