A member of the Washington and Alaska bars, Ben Spiess represents clients across the Pacific Northwest. Ben is a member of the real estate practice group. With a background in corporate law, he represents clients in all aspects of real…
Ryan joined the firm in 2022. Originally from Fairbanks, Ryan attended the University of Colorado School of Law and practiced commercial real estate law in the Lower 48 before returning to Alaska. In addition, Ryan has a breadth of experience…
…states in limiting non-compete provisions through legislation, regulations, or common law. The FTC is accepting comments to the proposed rule until March 20, 2023. As of February 14, 2023, the FTC had received over 11,000 comments. The FTC anticipates that…
…prominent publicly traded telecommunications company where he focused on real estate transactions. His legal journey also included an internship at the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, where he assisted with the prosecution of serious felonies. Prior to entering law school,…
John works with individuals and private entities in complex litigation involving a wide range of issues including labor and employment, construction, business, commercial, and administrative matters. John represents clients in any forum where litigation occurs, whether at trial or on…
Doug is an experienced litigation and contract attorney. With over 25 years of experience in construction and construction law, Doug regularly represents general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals in all aspects of construction and development including litigation and dispute…
…U.S. Congress and Executive Branch. He has decades of experience representing Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations, local rural governments and Native corporations on a wide variety of issues, including tribal and subsistence rights, Indian Child Welfare Act cases, natural…
Leslie enjoys practicing law because it is a helping profession. She strives to get to know her clients and understand their legal needs so she can provide thorough and thoughtful solutions. She has extensive litigation experience, including complex litigation, and…
Phil works primarily with Alaska Native corporations, and other private businesses, on corporate affairs, real estate transactions, Alaska Native law issues, and mergers and acquisitions. His ability to quickly analyze issues and identify legal solutions across a broad range of…
Kim focuses her practice on employment, labor, housing, and nonprofit organization law. Kim serves as general counsel to a number of nonprofit and public institutions, including clinics, social service agencies, housing authorities, municipalities and tribes. She serves as litigation defense…
Keeping an open mind to unique solutions, Anna approaches legal issues with logic and focus, whether in Alaska Native law, labor and employment law or in litigation. Anna’s practice focuses on Alaska Native, Tribal, and Municipal Law, Business Litigation, and…
Karl’s practice emphasizes tax planning and advice, wills, trusts and probate administration, tax-exempt organizations, and Alaska Native law. Karl is a past president of the Anchorage Estate Planning Council, and he is a frequent speaker on federal and state tax…
Lauren works with Alaska Native corporations, private entities, and other businesses in managing their corporate affairs, real estate transactions, Alaska Native law issues, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactional work. Lauren also works with tribes, municipalities, and individuals on a…
…representation, advice and advocacy that is practical and laser-focused on the needs and objectives of our clients. This commitment has driven us to the leadership position we occupy today in Alaska’s unique legal environment of many specialized practice areas including…
Whether in natural resource or appellate law, Andy answers questions about the law to solve client’s legal issues. His ability to research and understand matters in depth is key to helping his clients understand complex problems and their solutions. His…
Jennifer focuses her practice on business litigation and employment cases. Her recent commercial case experience includes an arbitration on behalf of a royalty owner that resulted in a $245 million award, an administrative hearing and subsequent appeals involving a significant…
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