Joseph J Perkins Jr

Practice Areas

After more than 11 years as a partner in the firm, Joe Perkins is now senior counsel to the firm. He represents mining companies, oil and gas companies, Native corporations, and financial institutions in connection with mining and oil and gas transactions, properties, and projects. He has worked in some capacity on every major natural resources project in Alaska, on many major transactions, and hundreds of smaller transactions. With a background in geology and more than four decades of experience as a lawyer, Joe seeks creative, cost-effective solutions for his clients that allow transactions to close and projects to move forward.

Professional Memberships

- Alaska Bar Association, Environmental and Natural Resources Law, Native Law, and other sections

- American Bar Association; Environment, Energy and Resources; Public Utility Law; Business Law; and Administrative Law sections

- Alaska Association of Professional Landmen

- Alaska Miners Association

- Resource Development Council for Alaska

- Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association

Publications

“Alaska Lands and Mineral Interests,” 3 Am. L. of Mining, chs. 70-73, 2d ed. 1984, updates through 2020 (co-author)