Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP is proud to announce its continued recognition in the Chambers USA 2026 Guide, earning rankings across multiple Alaska law practice areas and individual attorney categories. These results reflect the firm’s longstanding commitment to delivering quality legal services in Alaska.
Our consistent inclusion in the Chambers rankings reflects our depth of experience, strength of client relationships, and our ability to handle complex matters across many industries and disciplines, including Native American law, corporate law, real estate law, and litigation in Alaska.
Firm Department Rankings
Native American Law – Band 1
We are leaders in Alaska Native law, and our attorneys regularly advise Alaska Native Corporations, tribes, and organizations interacting with ANCs on corporate affairs, ANCSA compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate matters. LBB maintains the ANCSA Resource Center, providing accessible legal resources on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
Corporate/M&A – Band 2
Our corporate law and M&A practice is recognized for its comprehensive capabilities across securities, tax, governance, and mergers and acquisitions. We represent a diverse client base, including Alaska Native Corporations and regional businesses, offering strategic advice on transactions and corporate operations.
Real Estate – Band 2
Our Alaska real estate law practice is recognized for its work across commercial development, leasing, financing, and land use. We also bring significant experience in supporting projects in Alaska including construction law, title matters, environmental due diligence, and boundary disputes.
Litigation: General Commercial – Band 3
LBB continues to be acknowledged for its strong commercial litigation team in Alaska, representing clients in a wide range of disputes. Our experience includes administrative proceedings, civil litigation, and insurance litigation.
Individual Attorney Rankings
Phil Blumstein – Ranked in three categories, including in Corporate/M&A (Band 2), Native American Law (Band 1), and Real Estate (Band 2). Phil is widely regarded as a leading Alaska business attorney and strategic advisor to major public and private entities, including Alaska Native Corporations.
Joshua D. Hodes – Ranked in Real Estate (Band 2), Josh advises clients on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, development, financing, and leasing across Alaska and other markets.
Jennifer Coughlin – Ranked in Litigation: General Commercial (Band 2), Jennifer is known for her skill in commercial dispute resolution and complex litigation, including employment, contract, and real estate disputes.
Anna Crary Chapman – Ranked in Native American Law (Band 2), Anna is recognized for her work advising clients on matters involving tribal law, ANCSA-related issues, and subsistence and fisheries issues.
Michelle Boutin – Recognized in Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Band 1), Michelle is one of Alaska’s most experienced bankruptcy attorneys, representing lenders and creditors in complex bankruptcies and commercial insolvency matters.
Robert H. Hume, Jr. – Recognized in Corporate/M&A (Band 2), Bob brings deep experience in mergers and acquisitions, financing, and restructuring. He is a trusted advisor in navigating the intersection between Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and a wide range of corporate, transactional, and other business matters.