Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Alaska
Band 1
About
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Stoel Rives’ Alaska Litigation department is renowned for the team’s exceptional breadth and depth of experience and formidable skills as trial attorneys. We are routinely engaged for, and prevail in, some of the most complex and contentious disputes in the state.
Our industry sector expertise reflects our extensive local knowledge and reach. We represent major oil, gas, and mining companies; Alaska Native corporations; electric utilities; companies competing in natural resource sectors; telecommunications companies; professional services firms; nonprofit organizations; and government entities in litigation matters of all types.
The service areas in which we excel are equally far-ranging and diverse. We represent clients in disputes involving climate change, Alaska Native law, Artic law, environment and natural resources, telecommunications, intellectual property including trade secrets and fraud, business torts, M&A disputes, appellate law, energy and regulatory matters, government investigations and white collar crime, tax litigation, employment litigation, governance and professional liability disputes, and other civil and criminal matters for individual clients and client classes, from sole proprietorships to global corporations and nationwide classes.
Chambers Review
Stoel Rives' eminent local legal team in Alaska is backed by a strong regional presence. It excels in handling a range of commercial, tax and energy litigation, as well as cases related to construction projects and real estate transactions. Represents an impressive client base, featuring oil and gas companies and Alaska Native corporations, in state and federal courts. Also handles administrative and constitutional matters.
Work Highlights
- Stoel Rives defended the Legislative Affairs Agency in a constitutional dispute between the Governor and the legislature over Alaska's budgeting process.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stoel Rives has an experienced team and the resources for complex litigation."
"They're the smartest and most sophisticated litigation strategists in the state of Alaska."
"They have a great track record of success."
"Stoel Rives has an experienced team and the resources for complex litigation."
"They're the smartest and most sophisticated litigation strategists in the state of Alaska."
"They have a great track record of success."
Notable Practitioners
James Torgerson is held in high regard for his wide-ranging civil litigation practice. He acts for a range of Alaska Native corporations and private companies in sophisticated mandates.
"Without a doubt the best commercial litigator in Alaska. He is so smart, thoughtful, thorough and deeply insightful. I hate litigation but I welcome the opportunity to work with Jim Torgerson."
"When you're across from Jim you know it will be a very well-run and fiercely litigated matter."
Kevin Cuddy is able to handle the full gamut of commercial litigation, including class actions and appeals. He serves clients across a breadth of industries, including in the energy and healthcare fields.
"Kevin is a reliable resource to our office and he provides sophisticated and valuable legal advice."
"He's a great writer and very smart. He turns out an excellent work product in a short period of time."
"He's a high-quality commercial litigator."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stoel Rives LLP
Alaska
Members
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Clients
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.
Fairbanks Gold Mining, Inc.
Legislative Affairs Agency
NANA Regional Corporation
Perdue Farms, Inc.
Regence BlueShield
Silver Bay Seafoods LLC
Industries
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Agribusiness
Construction
Consumer Products
Energy
Food & Beverage
Healthcare
Life Sciences & Technology
Manufacturing
Natural Resources
Real Estate