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Jim Leik, a partner in the firm's Litigation and Product Liability practices, focuses on commercial litigation, energy & environmental litigation, product liability litigation and other civil litigation matters.

Margaret D. Stock is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Margaret D. practices law in Anchorage, Alaska Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret D. Stock since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Margaret D. Stock is held by other lawyers.

Sarah C. Gillstrom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Sarah C. practices law in Anchorage, Alaska Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah C. Gillstrom since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sarah C. Gillstrom is held by other lawyers.

Margaret Simonian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Margaret practices law in Anchorage, Alaska Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret Simonian since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Margaret Simonian is held by other lawyers.

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 issues, estate planning and probate, and other topics. He entered private practice in 2010 in Portland, Oregon, after receiving his LL.M. in taxation from New York University. Before attending NYU, Karl clerked for the Hon. Wal...

Ms. Coughlin’s practice focuses primarily on litigation, handling complex business litigation in addition to medical malpractice 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 state income tax dispute, and a variety of contract disputes and real property litigation. She has defended medical malpractice cases inv...

Anne Marie Tavella is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Anne Marie practices law in Anchorage, Alaska Best Lawyers has recognized Anne Marie Tavella since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Anne Marie Tavella is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth P. Hodes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Elizabeth P. practices law in Anchorage, Alaska Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth P. Hodes since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Elizabeth P. Hodes is held by other lawyers.

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 estate transactions, including business formation, deal structuring, real estate purchase and sales, development, leasing, financing, business formation and structuring, mergers, equity and asset transactions, corporate reorganizations, and corporate governance.

Eric Fjelstad, a partner in the Environment, Energy & Resources practice, is managing partner of the Alaska office and leads the firm’s Alaska EER practice. His practice is focused on natural resources project development, defense of governmental and citizen enforcement actions, and compliance counseling. Eric’s project development is focused on due diligence and permitting of mining, oil and gas, energy, forestry, and heavy infrastructure projects. He regularly counsels Alask...