About

Provided by Stoel Rives LLP

Stoel Rives' Alaska Litigation practice is distinguished by the team's breadth and depth of experience and trial advocacy skills and has prevailed in some of the state's most complex and contentious disputes.

Our industry sector expertise reflects deep local knowledge and reach. We represent major oil, gas, and mining companies; Alaska Native corporations; electric utilities; natural resource companies; telecommunications companies; professional services firms; nonprofit organizations; and government entities in litigation matters of all types. We are trusted counsel in matters that shape Alaska's economy and governance, including constitutional disputes, high-profile natural resource projects, and cases attracting national media attention.

Our service areas are equally diverse, spanning climate change; Alaska Native and Arctic law; environment and natural resources; telecommunications; intellectual property, trade secrets, and fraud; business torts; M&A disputes; appellate law; energy and regulatory matters; government investigations and white-collar crime; tax and employment litigation; and governance and professional liability disputes. We represent everyone from sole proprietorships to global corporations and nationwide classes in state and federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit and other U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the Alaska Supreme Court. We consistently prevail in bench and jury trials and secure favorable settlements aligned with clients' business goals.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Alaska

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What the Team is Known For

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 represented Petro Star in two lawsuits against Crowley Fuels alleging switch loading, related to explosions and fires at its refinery truck rack.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James Torgerson
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James Torgerson
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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.

He is a pleasure to work with.

James is an experienced litigator with deep knowledge.

Kevin Cuddy
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Kevin Cuddy
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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 provides precise, deliverable advice when it matters most.

Kevin is an outstanding lawyer.

Connor Smith
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Connor Smith
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Up and Coming

Connor Smith has a thriving litigation practice, with proven capabilities advising Alaska Native Corporations.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: General Commercial

James Torgerson
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James Torgerson
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Kevin Cuddy
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Kevin Cuddy
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Connor Smith
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Connor Smith
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Up and Coming

Members

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Clients

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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation

ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.

Doyon, Limited

ENI US Operating Co. Inc.

Eccalon, LLC

Fairbanks Gold Mining, Inc.

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC

Legislative Affairs Agency

NANA Regional Corporation

Silver Bay Seafoods LLC

Industries

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Agribusiness

Construction

Consumer Products

Energy

Food & Beverage

Healthcare

Life Sciences & Technology

Manufacturing

Natural Resources

Real Estate