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About James M. Powell at a glance
James M. Powell is a trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and bankruptcy attorney based in Anchorage, Alaska. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1965). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1964) and Merchant Marine Academy (B.S., 1961). Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James M. Powell is a lawyer practicing products liability, admiralty, general litigation and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Merchant Marine Academy in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years
- James practices in Anchorage, AK
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James M. Powell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Powell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James M. Powell is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Alaska →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James M. Powell is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Alaska →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James M. Powell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alaska →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James M. Powell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alaska →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James M. Powell is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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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