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About James E. Torgerson at a glance
James E. Torgerson is a Partner based in Anchorage, Alaska, practicing at Stoel Rives Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1985), U.S. District Courts, District of Alaska (1986), Washington (Inactive) (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1991). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Bethel College (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Anchorage, Alaska, Washington State, Federal (Alaska Chapter Secretary 2004-2006) and American Bar Associations American Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James E. Torgerson is a lawyer practicing energy development, environmental & natural resources, environmental litigation and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Bethel College in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- James practices at Stoel Rives LLP in Anchorage, AK
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James E. Torgerson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Torgerson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James E. Torgerson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alaska →
James E. Torgerson is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Alaska →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James E. Torgerson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alaska →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
James E. Torgerson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Alaska →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Alaska
Practicing law in Alaska. Legal matters in Alaska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Anchorage are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alaska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alaska brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alaska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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