Landye Bennett Blumstein is proud to announce that four of our attorneys are recognized in the highly esteemed Best Lawyers® in America 2024 awards. These accolades signify individual talent and our firm’s unwavering commitment to providing top-notch legal services. Philip Blumstein Phil Blumstein is named 2024 Lawyer of the Year for Native American Law in…
We are seeking applicants for our Legal Assistant/paralegal position supporting the firm’s commercial real estate & transactions practice. See our Careers page for more details. NO LONGER ACCEPTING 9.1.23
LBB attorney, Richard Camilleri, has been selected for the Top 40 under 40 class of 2023 by the Alaska Journal of Commerce. This is a well-deserved recognition of his accomplishments. Richard is an exceptional attorney with extensive knowledge and experience, and his unique depth of expertise is widely acknowledged. Richard has always been committed to…
The law firm of Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP is pleased to announce that Anna Chapman Crary is now a partner in the firm. Anna focuses her practice on working with Alaska Native Corporations, business organizations, nonprofits, and public entities. She represents both commercial and subsistence fishers in state and federal administrative proceedings and works…
LBB is pleased to welcome Ryan J. Thomas to Landye Bennett and Blumstein as an associate attorney. Ryan was born and raised in Fairbanks and was educated at the University of Colorado School of Law. He then practiced commercial real estate law in the Lower 48 before returning to Alaska. At LBB, Ryan’s practice will…
REAL ESTATE/TRANSACTIONS ATTORNEY (ANCHORAGE) Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP is seeking applications from attorneys interested in working with our growing and dynamic commercial real estate and business transactions practice. At least one year of law firm or comparable business experience is preferred. Our seasoned team offers a variety of business transaction opportunities and a collaborative approach…
LBB’s Richard Camilleri was recently sworn in for his admission to the Alaska Bar. Judge David Roghair officiated the ceremony, which took place in Utqiagvik. Both Camilleri and Judge Roghair were raised in Utqiagvik. “It was pretty meaningful for me to be able to go home and be sworn in by a fellow Barrow High…
LBB is pleased to announce that Casey K. Gilmore joined the firm’s Anchorage office in September. Casey was raised in Anchorage, Alaska and educated at the Willamette University College of Law & Atkinson Graduate School of Management. She began her legal work clerking with the Honorable Judge Peter Ramgren of the Alaska Superior Court in…
We are sad to announce that LBB partner Thane Tienson recently passed away. Thane was respected as a prominent environmental, fisheries and human rights attorney. The Astorian published a thoughtful summary of Thane’s career efforts.
The Anchorage office of LBB is pleased to announce that Michelle L. Boutin, Lauren Sommer Boskofsky, and Benjamin W. Spiess have become partners of the firm. Michelle L. Boutin became a partner with Landye Bennett Blumstein in January 2020. Boutin focuses her practice on creditor rights in commercial matters including work-outs, civil litigation, and bankruptcy….
LBB is pleased to announce that Alexander J. Kubitz joined the firm’s Anchorage office in September. Alex was raised in Anchorage and educated at Willamette University and Lewis & Clark Law School. He began his legal work clerking with the Honorable Yvonne Lamoureux of the Alaska Superior Court in Anchorage in 2018. Alex will focus…
The Oregon State Bar Bulletin recently featured LBB partner Elliott Dale. Dale shared his family’s heartwarming story of his school-age daughter Lizzie, who experiences a significant disability. Dale’s family experiences helping Lizzie navigate school led him to serve as a board member and volunteer for organizations advocating for inclusion for people experiencing disability. Said Dale,…
We are saddened to report that Tom Landye passed away on May 8, 2019. In 1968, Tom joined the Portland law firm of Keane, Haessler, Bauman and Harper, now known as Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP, which has offices in Portland and Anchorage. Tom was a member of the Oregon State Bar for 50 years and…
Team LBB – Simply Great Cyclists ruled the day at the Clean Air Challenge this past Saturday. It was cool, grey and rainy, but everyone stuck at it with good spirits. Below is a team photo before we started. Karl got the award for the most unusual bike, and Peg got the award for the most…
Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP is seeking an attorney with a minimum of two years of experience in government contracting to support and complement the firm’s practice. We offer competitive salaries and group benefits. All letters of interest will be held in strict confidence. Please send a cover email or letter with resume to dawng@lbblawyers.com. Learn…
Four years ago, the Department of Interior published a regulation allowing Alaska tribes to place lands into trust status. On June 29, 2018, the Department of Interior changed course, withdrawing guidance supporting the regulation, placing pending trust land applications on hold, and jeopardizing the future of trust land acquisitions in Alaska. Anna Crary appeared on…
LBB is pleased to announce that Benjamin W. Spiess joined the firm’s Anchorage office in June. Ben has practiced law in the Pacific Northwest since 2010. His detailed knowledge of complex business and real-estate transactions in the region make Ben a welcome addition to the firm’s real estate and corporate transactional practice. At LBB, Ben will…
Matt Mead presented Local Revenue Development, an overview of municipal revenue opportunities around Arctic mining, as part of the Institute of the North’s Week of the Arctic Economic Development Summit focused on responsible mining in the Arctic region. Matt’s presentation included an overview of municipal taxing authority and severance taxes structured around arctic mining. institutenorth.org/engage/events/development-dialogue/ This presentation…
The Anchorage office of LBB is pleased to announce that Leslie R. Need has become a partner of the firm as of January 2018. Leslie has been an associate with the firm since 2013 and practices municipal law, Alaska Native Law, environmental and natural resources law, civil litigation, and business law. Outside of the office, Leslie…
The Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC), a nonprofit that provides free general civil legal aid for low-income and vulnerable Alaskans, selected Lauren Sommer Boskofsky as their Volunteer of the Month for December, 2017. From the ALSC: We are extremely grateful to have Lauren as a pro bono volunteer because she always goes the extra mile…
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