Connor Smith

Michelle is a highly experienced attorney who has been practicing law in Alaska since 1986, with a focus on commercial collection and lender representation.

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.

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...

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.

Jessica R. Dillon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Jessica R. practices law in Anchorage, Alaska Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica R. Dillon 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 Jessica R. Dillon is held by other lawyers.

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 regular basis to meet their business and transactional needs.

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.

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.

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 practice areas is unique.