John M. Murtagh

Robert H. Hume, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate Law. Robert H., who practices law in Anchorage, Alaska, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth P. Hodes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Elizabeth P., who practices law in Anchorage, Alaska, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Kevin Feldis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Kevin, who practices law in Anchorage, Alaska, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christine V. Williams is an adjunct law professor on Government Contracting at Seattle University School of Law’s Alaska Campus. She is widely recognized for her deep experience in the Government Contracting field and speaks nationally several times a year on the subject. Christine has admission to a diversity of courts, including various federal circuit courts of appeals, where she has prevailed. Christine concentrates her practice on Government Contracting from counseling on qualifica...

Margaret Simonian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Margaret, who practices law in Anchorage, Alaska, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Margaret is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Anne Marie Tavella is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Anne Marie, who practices law in Anchorage, Alaska, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anne Marie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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