We are proud of the exceptional team we've assembled at Cedar Summit Law, whose dedication to clients and collaborative approach ensures your family's legacy and business interests receive the thoughtful protection they deserve.
Meet Our Team
Douglas B. Marks
Attorney at Law
Doug Marks enjoys serving the residents and businesses of North Idaho, where he grew up and continues to live. But over his three-decade career, he has also served many business clients nationwide as their outside general counsel. He now focuses mostly on estate planning, but he still represents several mid-sized corporate clients and smaller start-ups, both locally and outside the state.
Doug was one of the original founders of Panhandle Alliance for Education (PAFE) in 2002, which has donated millions of dollars to Sandpoint area teachers to support education, and he has served in community organizations like the Boy Scouts and has consistently served in his church.
Doug enjoys helping clients understand how they can protect their assets and pass them along to future generations and charities without conflict and unneeded expense. He also enjoys helping businesses as they get started and grow into solid enterprises, and he's been involved in many successful businesses himself. His clients appreciate his approachable personality and the practical perspective he brings to business decisions.
Education:
Brigham Young University (J. Reuben Clark Law School) - Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude, 1997
Brigham Young University, Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Minor in French
Sandpoint High School Class of 1987 - Valedictorian
Brady L. Espeland
Attorney at Law
Brady Espeland is an experienced estate planning, probate, property, and business law attorney who revels in leveraging technology to deliver efficient, effective solutions tailored to his clients’ needs. He has proven success in building a trusting rapport with clients and consistently offers sound legal advice in clear and universal terms.
Brady enjoys helping clients plan for their futures, helping them to protect and grow their wealth, and ensuring that their legacy is passed on for generations to come.
Outside the office, Brady is a self-proclaimed audiophile, woodworker, Vegas Golden Knights hockey fan, and, of course, a lucky husband and “dog dad.”
Bar Admissions:
California
Idaho
Washington
Education:
University of Idaho - Juris Doctor, 2018
University of Idaho - Masters in Accounting, 2018
University of Idaho - Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Information Systems, 2014
Jeffrey G. Marks
Paralegal
Jeff Marks is proud to be part of a large fifth-generation Sandpoint family. He has a diverse background and experience that uniquely situates him to interact effectively and pleasantly with people from all walks of life. He graduated with a Philosophy degree from the University of Idaho in 2003 and joined the firm as a paralegal and notary in 2020.
Jeff is an active listener, pays strong attention to detail, and has great organizational skills. Clients love Jeff’s humor and easy-going approach.
Jeff loves being in his shop, beautifying his acreage, hanging out with his grandkids, and “keeping it real.” On clear country nights, he can be found looking up at the night sky (still trying to use that philosophy degree) and pondering the mysteries of the universe.
Sherylee G. Foster
Legal Assistant
Sherylee lived for 27 years in North Idaho and now lives in Missouri. She started working at the Bonner County Courthouse in 1993 in the Clerk’s Office and worked for Doug Marks as a legal assistant beginning in 1998 for 13 years. Sherylee then returned to work with Doug again in 2021 and has been able to put her years of knowledge and administrative skills to use in helping with the day-to-day operations of the firm.
Sherylee enjoys spending time with her extended family, friends, and pets. She also enjoys gardening and photography.