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I came to Alaska in 1995 fresh out of lawschool with a plan to stay for a year and never left.  In 2007, my wife, Jeannie, and I started our own firm, focusing our practice on divorce and family law. One of the lessons I have learned over the years is the importantance of having a client focused legal strategy.  That is why I take the time to listen.

I am a lifelong Alaskan and try to hike the Chugach Range as time allows.

I am a life long Alaskan who enjoys sharing with my family and friends the many opportunities that this great state has to offer. When I am not at my office desk contemplating the beauty of Denali, you can find me at a local pool cheering on my daugther‘s swim team or flying a drone in shadows cast by ancient glaciers throughout Prince William Sound. From fishing the Kenai to hunting the remote peaks of the Brooks Range, I love everything about Alaska, especially helping other Alaskans solve difficult legal problems.

I am a lawyer located in Anchorage, Alaska.  I pride myself on providing my clients with exceptional legal services.  I am with the law firm of Birch Horton, which is a truley Alaskan law firm that has been serving the needs of Alaskans for almost 50 years.

I am a Civil Litigation Attorney licensed in Alaska, Texas, the United States District Courts for the District of Alaska and the Southern District of Texas, and the US Tax Court. I am a Texas Court-Certified Mediator for both civil and family law matters.. My practice focuses on civil disputes including real property, contracts, and family law. I work with clients both business planning and taxation.. I served in the US Army from 2006 to 2016 as a Platoon Leader, Staff Officer, and Company Commander.

Having grown up in Alaska, I returned in 2009 after almost 10 years away from the state. I graduated from Service High School and attended college at the Universities of Oregon and Southern Oregon where I played football and graduated Cum Laude. During the summer of 2000, I worked for Senator Frank Murkowski as an intern in Washington, D.C. After an elbow injury ended my football career, I worked as a ski instructor and helped coach high school sports before going to law school at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California.. I began working for the Anchorage District Attorney’s Office in 2009. From 2009 until 2013, I prosecuted cases ranging from misdemeanors to felony level drug crimes and financial and property crimes. I also spent time managing rural caseloads for Whittier and Saint Paul.. In 2013, I joined the Law Office of Brent R. Cole, P.C., and practiced aviation law, corporate and small business transactions, and civil litigation. I also handled a variety of criminal matters including fish and game violations, guiding offenses, commercial fishing tickets, and DUIs.. In 2017, I joined Guess & Rudd P.C. I am a fan of the University of Oregon Football team having played for the Ducks in the early 2000's. I enjoy spending time outdoors and with my family. My wife, Lindsay, and I have one daughter - Ella Brighton Bergt, born May 26, 2016.

Family law is an area of law that has a profound direct and immediate impact on people. It is quite rewarding to help clients through the divorce process so that they can begin a new, fresh chapter of their life, or to help clients adopt a child and make the familial bond they share a legal reality.

Christopher Canterbury has been practicing law for more than 20 years. He focuses on torts and commercial litigation and is licensed to practice in Alaska and Washington. Prior to joining Kelley & Canterbury LLC in 2000, Chris clerked for U.S. District Court Judge James Singleton.. Chris received his Bachelor of Arts in English from Hamilton College in central New York and his Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law in New York City.. Chris is a member of the Valley Bar Association, Alaska Bar Association, and Alaska Association for Justice (formerly The Alaska Association of Trial Lawyers).. Chris is passionate not only about practicing law but also connecting with and improving the Alaska community. Chris is a past board member for FOCUS, Inc., which serves children with special needs in the Chugiak / Eagle River community. He has also volunteered for both the Anchorage and Mat-Su Youth Court programs. In addition, he volunteers his time on the board of the Mustang Hockey Association, coaching baseball for Knik Little League and hockey for the Mustang Hockey Association.. When not working, Chris enjoys playing hockey, working on the family’s log cabin home in Eagle River, and spending time with his wife, Michaela, and their kids.

Brooks M. Hazelton is the son of Gary M. Hazelton, founder of Hazelton Law Group. Brooks is the lead attorney in the Alaska office. He is licensed to practice law in both Alaska and Minnesota. His areas of practice focus on representing injured people and their families.. Brooks attended college at the University of Northern Colorado, majoring in psychology. Before attending law school Brooks worked as an Independent Landman for various oil and gas companies in the lower 48. Brooks graduated from Western State College of Law in Fullerton California. Prior to his admission to the Alaska and Minnesota Bars, Brooks clerked at Johnson and Combs P.C. in Anchorage. He also clerked at Hazelton Law Group in Bemidji Minnesota. Brooks is a member of the Alaska Association for Justice and actively on the Board of Governors. Brooks is also a member of the Minnesota Association for Justice.. In his free time, Brooks enjoys wood working, hunting, fishing and exploring the state of Alaska with his wife Lauren.

Brad is a skilled advocate with experience in both federal and state court.. He brings diverse experience, dedication, litigation capabilities, and legal knowledge to each case. He is licensed to practice law in both Alaska and Washington. Brad promises to provide cost-effective legal solutions to everyday people, personally serve the firm’s clients, and listen to each client’s needs to find the right solution.. Brad was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where he lived with his family until he graduated from St. Cloud State University. Brad started his professional career as an armor officer in the United States Army in 2004. During his time as an active duty armor officer, Brad deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom for twenty-four months over two tours. After serving in Iraq the second time, Brad was given the opportunity to command a tank company at Ft. Hood, Texas. Going to law school and becoming a lawyer had been a lifelong dream for Brad. After command, Brad left the active duty Army to attend law and business school at Texas Tech University.

Based in Anchorage, AK, Attorney T. Burke Wonnell is an attorney who specializes in DUI, DWI, OUI, drug crimes, weapons offenses, domestic violence, felony assault, fish & game violations, theft and white collar crime. With over 19 years of experience, Attorney Wonnell has provided legal representation for those involved in cases under criminal law. Understanding the confusion and emotional challenges that comes with being involved in certain legal accusations, Attorney Wonnell guides you through the legal process and provides client-focused counsel. Personalizing each case through one-on-one cosultations, Attorney Wonnell creates a thorough detailed analyzation of each case. Through the analyzation, he provides strategic, insightful defense, ultimately providing the best solutions to serve in your favor. With Attorney T. Burke Wonnell, you'll be confident your legal interests will be best represented in and outside the court room.

Attorney with substantive expertise spanning the major environmental laws including the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act as well as Alaska state laws governing state lands, mining, water, and fish habitat. Demonstrated experience achieving client goals in unique circumstances from Alaska to Puerto Rico. Graduated from Vermont Law School in 2012.

Attorney Steve Wells is a criminal defense lawyer with 30 years of experience in practicing criminal defense. After Wells graduated from the California Western School of Law, he started a criminal defense practice in Nashville, Tennessee. Attorney Wells practiced in Tennessee for several years, and then moved his practice to Alaska, where he always wanted to serve as a criminal defense attorney. In 2004, Attorney Wells joined the Office of Public Advocacy, where he traveled throughout Alaska defending clients facing criminal charges. Some of the clients he defended were being charged for crimes such as homicide, robbery, kidnapping, sex crimes, and first-degree assault cases. Attorney Wells is passionate about criminal defense and believes that it is important to protect the rights and freedoms of every one of his clients. Among Attorney Wells’ many accomplishments, he is the founding President of the Alaska Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (AACDL), he is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), and he is also a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Presenter Nationwide. In May of 2006, Attorney Wells founded the Law Offices of Steve M. Wells, his Alaska firm that provides satisfactory results for the clients he defends, in both state and federal court. When you choose to work with Attorney Wells, you are choosing to receive representation and legal assistance from a lawyer with extensive experience and a successful background of past cases. If you are interested in teaming up with Attorney Wells, contact the Law Offices of Steve M. Wells at to schedule your free consultation.

Attorney Daniel Libbey, managing partner at Libbey Law Offices, focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury. In 2000, he was admitted to practice in Alaska. Attorney Libbey earned his undergraduate degree from Western Washington University before attending law school at The Ohio State University College of Law in Columbus, Ohio. He earned his J.D. with honors and as a member of the prestigious Order of the Coif. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Alaska Bar Association, the Alaska Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice.

Assisting Alaska Families in Divorce and Family Law Since 1993. Legal disputes involving family members can be very stressful and emotional, and most people are not familiar with the intricacies of family law. With this in mind, our goal at The Law Office of Maurice N. Ellis is to relieve some of the anxiety during legal proceedings, while making sure you understand your rights, your responsibilities and your realistic options.. Attorney Maurice Ellis practices exclusively in family law, and is known for his effective advocacy in contested divorce and high-conflict custody disputes. He represents men and women in Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer and south central Alaska, and in every outlying corner of the state. Many of Mr. Ellis's clients are military personnel or their civilian spouses, and he regularly represents out-of-state clients throughout the lower 48 states who have family law matters taking place in Alaska.

A lifelong Alaskan, I began my legal career as a law clerk for Justice Alexander O. Bryner of the Alaska Supreme Court.  Within a year, I returned to argue my first case before the Court.  In my early years of practice, I split my time between Anchorage and Bethel, Alaska.  Represetning rural Alaskans.  As a felony lawyer at the Alaska Public Defender Agency, I tried dozens of cases, including high-profile aquittals on murder charges.  in 2010 I was named the Alaska Public Defender Agency's 2010 Litigator of the Year.