Atty. James K. Barnett

Atty. James K. Barnett

Mr. James K.

Anchorage Anchorage 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (844) 762-3268 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James K. Barnett at a glance

James K. Barnett is a Member based in Anchorage, Alaska, practicing at James K Barnett. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment, environmental, government, entertainment, and international. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1974) and U.S. District Court, District of Alaska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1974). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1974) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Alaska Bar Association. Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James K. Barnett is a lawyer practicing environmental/natural resources, communications & media, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at James K. Barnett in Anchorage, AK

Practice Areas Explained

James K. Barnett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James K. Barnett handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James K. Barnett is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alaska →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James K. Barnett is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Alaska →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James K. Barnett

Where is James K. Barnett's law office located?
James K. Barnett's law practice is located in Anchorage, Alaska. The firm is James K Barnett. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James K. Barnett handle?
James K. Barnett focuses on employment, environmental, government, entertainment, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alaska.
How long has James K. Barnett practiced law?
James K. Barnett has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James K. Barnett go to law school?
James K. Barnett earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact James K. Barnett for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James K. Barnett received?
James K. Barnett's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1974
B.S.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Alaska
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of Alaska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1974

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