Environmental & More Attorney · Serving Anchorage, AK · 45+ Years Experience
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About James N. Barkeley at a Glance
James N. Barkeley is an US Attorney's Off. based in Anchorage, Alaska. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1981), Colorado (1982), and Alaska (1983). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1981) and University of Colorado (M.S. Geology, 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James N. Barkeley
- Mr. James N. Barkeley is a lawyer practicing environmental, natural resources, mining and 4 other areas of law
- James N. received a M.S. degree from University of Colorado in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James N. practices in Anchorage, AK
Practice Areas Explained
James N. Barkeley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James N. Barkeley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Anchorage.
Civil Litigation in Anchorage
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James N. Barkeley is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alaska →
Environmental Law in Anchorage
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
James N. Barkeley is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Alaska →
Mediation & Arbitration in Anchorage
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James N. Barkeley is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Alaska →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Anchorage
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 venue, 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.
Anchorage Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Anchorage-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Anchorage Choose James N. Barkeley
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James N. Barkeley's practice in the field of litigation, environmental, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James N. Barkeley brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, Colorado, and Alaska, James N. Barkeley can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, environmental, and adr, James N. Barkeley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Anchorage
A Anchorage-based practice means James N. Barkeley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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