Landye Bennett Blumstein is proud to be recognized in the 2025 Chambers USA Guide for six practice areas and five distinguished attorneys in Alaska. These achievements showcase our preeminence in Alaska legal services and reflect our dedication to delivering exceptional legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of clients across Alaska.
Firm Department Rankings
Corporate/M&A: Band 2 – Acknowledged for our broad corporate expertise, with a focus on securities, tax, and M&A. Our team includes a solid bench of practitioners with experience in acting for both Alaska Native Corporations and other local entities.
Litigation – General Commercial: Band 3 – We are well-regarded for our team of litigators in Alaska’s legal market. The firm has experience across a range of areas, including administrative and civil litigation, as well as insurance-related disputes.
Native American Law: Band 1 – We are proud to be top-ranked in this inaugural listing for Alaska. LBB regularly works with Alaska Native Corporations and those working with ANCs on corporate affairs, real estate transactions, Alaska Native law issues, and M&A. We also work with tribes and other public sector organizations. LBB operates the ANCSA Resource Center, a website offering free access to legal decisions, statutes, and commentary on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
Real Estate: Band 2 – We handle a variety of real estate, land use, and construction matters, including commercial developments, leasing, financing, and title insurance issues. We provide additional experience in environmental due diligence and boundary disputes.
Individual Attorney Rankings
Phil Blumstein: Distinguished across three categories: Band 1 in Corporate/M&A and Native American Law, plus Band 2 in Real Estate. Phil is a trusted advisor to a wide range of clients, including major public and private entities and Alaska Native Corporations. Phil is known for his sharp legal acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate complex issues on behalf of his clients, especially at their intersections with Alaska Native Law.
Michelle Boutin: Band 1 in Bankruptcy/Restructuring for her consistently strong representation of commercial collection and lender representation. Michelle is one of Alaska’s most experienced bankruptcy practitioners, helping creditors protect their rights in both restructuring and liquidation bankruptcies.
Jennifer Coughlin: Band 2 in Litigation: General Commercial for her expertise in complex commercial litigation. Jennifer helps clients achieve their goals in a range of large-scale disputes, including employment, contract, and real property disputes. She has helped her clients achieve success in numerous arbitrations, trials, and appellate proceedings in multiple state and federal courts.
Joshua D. Hodes: Band 2 in Real Estate for his handling of commercial real estate transactions. His practice covers acquisition, purchase and sale, development, financing, office, retail and industrial leasing and other commercial real estate projects in and outside of Alaska.
Robert H. Hume, Jr.: Band 2 in Corporate/M&A for his notable strength in corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, financing, restructuring, and complex real estate deals. Bob is a leading expert on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and is trusted by clients across Alaska in navigating the intersection between ANCSA and a wide range of corporate, transactional, and other business matters.