Soldotna Lawyers

I am a licensed lawyer living in Soldotna, Alaska and a member of the Alaska Bar Association. I practice divorce, custody, evictions, probate, workers' compensation, bankruptcy, wills, domestic violence protective orders, and tax preparation. Working in public interest law has been a focus of my career. I was formerly employed by Alaska Legal Services Corporation. You think of this as "practicing law for the people". I am now excited to be able to do this on a private basis for the people of the Kenai Peninsula. Because I have practiced as an attorney "of...

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I have been practicing immigration law since 2001. In that time I have helped all types of clients at different points in their immigration process. I have dealt with individuals who are just thinking about to move to the U.S. to stopping a plane to get a client who was being deported taken off it. If your case involves something simple or something complex we can hadle properly and effectively.

The Law Offices of Blake Fulton Quackenbush have established a professional reputation nationwide for strength, experience, strategy, and unparalleled dedication to our clients. Our lifetime commitment to fairness and justice strikes the perfect balance between compassion and aggressive assertion of our clients’ rights. The founder, Blake Quackenbush, graduated from the prestigious William S. Boyd School of Law. He competed nationally in ADR moot court, interned for the governor of Utah, and also researched and wrote for two federal court judges. Mr. Quackenbush is a published author and has engaged in many public speaking events.* He assisted the former Dean of the...

Mr. Vollertsen received his undergraduate degree from Brown University in 1975, and went on to complete his law degree at the University of San Francisco in 1981. Upon graduation, he was invited to serve as law clerk for Chief Justice Edmond Burke of the Alaska Supreme Court. At the close of that clerkship, he joined the firm of Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon, Inc., in 1982 and was quickly made a partner in 1985. He currently serves as a managing partner of the firm, and has served in that capacity since 2000.

Mr. Vollertsen has received the highest possible rankings for legal...

Stefan Otterson has lived and practiced law in Anchorage since 1988. Stefan lived and worked in Europe for three years before attending the University of Utah, graduating suma cum laude in 1984. He received both an MBA and Law Degree from the University of Utah schools of Business and Law in 1988. Stefan started out in private commercial legal practice, but joined the Attorney General’s Office in 1990. There he was a child protection and juvenile delinquency prosecutor, and also represented the Divisions of Public Safety, Mental Health, and Medicaid. Since 2000 Stefan has practiced...

Ms. Nations was born and raised in Alaska. She speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently and previously worked as a court interpreter. Ms. Nations has worked with various important immigration firms in Miami, Florida and now has her practice in Anchorage, Alaska. Her interest in women's rights is reflected in her practice and she is a zealous advocate for her clients in the areas of immigration and family law.

ALASKA IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR OVER 30 YEARS. MCQUILLAN & HOHMAN PROVIDES TOP-NOTCH LEGAL COUNSEL FOR CLIENTS IN ALASKA AND MONTANA. Asa Hohman J.D., LL.M., MBA Asa specializes in employment- and family-based immigration, business formation and compliance, and civil litigation. He is licensed to practice law in both Alaska and Montana.

I am Douglas G. Johnson, Esq., and I have handled a wide variety of personal injury cases. I am prepared to stand by your side and support you. At Johnson Law, P.C. law firm, you will find the assistance you need from a trusted and proven attorney who has your interests in mind and is ready to help you immediately. I received my undergraduate degree from Oregon State University and went on to earn my law degree from Willamette University College of Law. I am a member of the Alaska Bar Association, serving on the Rules of Professional Conduct committee...

Steve Wells is a criminal defense attorney with nearly two decades of experience, including 10 years practicing in Alaska. He handles criminal cases at the state and federal level, and has a 97% record of success. Steve’s commitment to excellence has earned him the recognition of his peers, with inclusion in the 2014 edition of the Alaska Super Lawyers list and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He takes an active role in the profession, such as by serving on the board of directors for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and as a founding president of...

Mr. Herz represents private and indigent clients statewide in state and federal courts. His practice emphasizes Criminal Law and Civil Rights. In his 28 year practice of law Mr. Herz has tried numerous serious felony and misdemeanor cases. Mr. Herz received his B.S. with honors from the University of California and his J.D. from the University of Oregon. Following law school he clerked for the Honorable Thomas E. Schulz, Superior Court Judge for the State of Alaska. Mr. Herz was the Supervising Attorney for the Palmer office of the Alaska Public Defender Agency,...

My practice as a licensed attorney began in federal court, clerking for the Honorable James K. Singleton. During that time I developed a passion for criminal defense, and subsequently had the honor of working for the Alaska Public Defender Agency in both rural and urban settings. Ultimately, I became the supervisor of the trial unit in the Anchorage office of the Alaska Public Defender Agency, overseeing all felony and misdemeanor trial attorneys. I developed a broad base of trail experience during my time with the Agency, and am grateful for the tremendous opportunity it afforded. Now...

After receiving his law degree from the University of Texas, Bill Cook was appointed the youngest judge in Texas at the age of 25. Following his experience there, he moved to Alaska and began working as an Assistant D.A. in the Anchorage District Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted 100 misdemeanor and felony jury trials. Following his work as an assistant district attorney, Bill accepted a position as an assistant attorney general in the Marshall Islands. While there, he advised government officials, served on the parole board, and authored immigration legislation. After returning to Alaska, he served as magistrate for...

MCQUILLAN & HOHMAN PROVIDES TOP-NOTCH LEGAL COUNSEL FOR CLIENTS IN ALASKA AND MONTANA. Thomas Sean McQuillan J.D., LL.M. Sean’s practice focuses on probate, estate planning, family law, and asylum-based immigration. He is licensed to practice law in both Alaska and Montana. When not in the office Sean is out enjoying the natural beauty of Alaska with his wife and two rescue dogs, Ollie and Shay. ALASKA IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER Alaska Immigration Law Center provides comprehensive legal representation for clients with U.S. Immigration Law concerns. With over 40 years of practical experience in the representation of families and business interests in Alaska, we understand the importance...

Maritime Injury Lawyer James Beard has a unique understanding and compassion for the clients he represents. For 30 years his legal career has been devoted to representing crewmen and commercial fishermen who have been injured while working at sea. He is widely recognized as one of the most experienced maritime injury lawyers in the Pacific Northwest in handling maritime wrongful death and personal injury cases. He has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for his clients located throughout the United States.

Beard begins each maritime injury case by making sure that his clients are getting the proper medical treatment and care...

Lanning M. Trueb has spent almost 30 years representing seamen in plaintiff maritime cases arising throughout the North Pacific; including waters off Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and Russia. In addition to practicing maritime law, Lanning owned and operated his own commercial fishing vessel in the Alaska commercial salmon fishery. Lanning has been involved in over a thousand maritime matters covering a wide range of maritime issues - from commercial fishing injury and death claims, to serious injury and death claims involving oil spill response, tug and barge, SERVS, off-shore supply, tankers, and cargo vessels. He's represented crew and family members...

I have practiced law since 1992 and have litigated hundreds of cases in state and federal courts before judges and juries. I represent plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of civil cases. My main focus is employment and tort cases.

Alaska native Ben Crittenden founded the Law Office of Ben Crittenden in Anchorage in 2009. He is an accomplished personal injury attorney and a fierce advocate for the injured victims of others’ negligence. With a persistent and unfaltering passion for practicing law, Mr. Crittenden achieves outstanding successes for his clients seeking compensation for injuries. Focusing his practice on personal injury, Mr. Crittenden handles cases involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, work injuries, wrongful death, and more. He holds a B.A. in History from Colgate University and received his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. Mr. Crittenden also has...

The culture I employ in my practice is distinctive. Instead of hierarchy, I work in an environment where cooperation with my clients is key. Because I operate without layers of bureaucracy, I maintain a direct communication and close working relationship with my clients. My flexibility enables me to assemble solutions to address your legal needs efficiently and effectively. My connection with other attorneys in the Anchorage legal community offers the strength and depth of a large firm, without sacrificing the responsiveness and personal service you receive from a solo practitioner. On a daily basis, I achieve excellence in...

Audit, tax and business experience as a CPA and revenue agent before attending law school. Twenty years applying those skills to transactions and litigation in the business arena for clients.

I have exclusively practiced immigration law since 2002. I represent noncitizens, their families, and their employers in obtaining permanent residence (green cards), visas, asylum, naturalization, petitioning family members abroad, release from immigration custody, and removal (deportation) proceedings. I speak Spanish fluently and have served as the chair of the Immigration Section of the Alaska Bar Association and I was a founding member of the Coalition of Alaskans for Immigrants' Rights. I have had contracts with the Mexican Consulate and the Alaska Public Defender Agency.

I earned my law degree from the University of California at Berkeley (Boalt Hall), which has...

I am currently working towards a Master of Laws in Taxation at Boston University School of Law, anticipating completion in 2026. Before this, I obtained my Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. My educational background also encompasses a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts, both from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. In 2024, I was admitted to the Alaska Bar Association and the Federal District of Alaska. The following year, in 2025, I gained admission to the US Tax Court, the State Bar of Arizona, and the Federal District of Arizona.

I lead a team of legal professionals and oversee the day-to-day in-house counsel function. I regularly advises and supports senior executives and other business leaders on the full range of contractual, legal, regulatory, and corporate issues faced by a large, multi-location Alaskan business.

A graduate of the Dickinson School of Law at Penn State (1993) and Amherst College (1990), Jennifer has been practicing law in Alaska since 1993. Previously focusing on domestic relations (another difficult time for most people and a leading cause of bankruptcy) and appellate work, she now focuses primarily on debtor bankruptcy. She was selected by Woodward/White Inc. for inclusion in the 2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Jennifer was a partner with Gruenberg, Clover & Holland before becoming a solo practitioner in 2004. She is committed to providing the highest quality legal representation to her clients and...

I am a lifelong Alaskan (born in Sitka), have practiced law in Anchorage for 44 years, and am currently a solo practitioner. My practice encompasses all aspects of commercial law, with an emphasis in bankruptcy, debt restructuring and workouts. I represent creditors, Chapter 11 business debtors, and Chapter 7 trustees, and also provide mediation and arbitration services. Education ...

I am a litigation focused attorney with experience defending clients throughout Alaska. My goal as an attorney is to get my clients the best possible outcome whether that is a negotiated settlement or contested hearing/trial. I have completed dozens of jury trials and handled hundreds of criminal matter ranging from traffic tickets to murder. As a workers' compensation attorney, I have negotiated and settled complex matters, prevailed at contested hearings, and argued cases before the Appeals Commission and Alaska Supreme Court. I have experience as both an insurance defense attorney and plaintiff attorney.