Atty. James N. Leik

Atty. James N. Leik

Mr. James N.

Anchorage Anchorage 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (907) 931-6563 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James N. Leik at a glance

James N. Leik is a Partner based in Anchorage, Alaska, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Alaska U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Alaska (1981). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Montana (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James N. Leik is a lawyer practicing administrative law, aviation law, civil litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Montana in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Anchorage, AK

Practice Areas Explained

James N. Leik's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

James N. Leik is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Alaska →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James N. Leik is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alaska →

Product Liability

James N. Leik is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Alaska →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James N. Leik is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James N. Leik

Where is James N. Leik's law office located?
James N. Leik's law practice is located in Anchorage, Alaska. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James N. Leik handle?
James N. Leik focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alaska.
How long has James N. Leik practiced law?
James N. Leik has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James N. Leik go to law school?
James N. Leik earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact James N. Leik for a consultation?
You can contact James N. Leik directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James N. Leik received?
James N. Leik's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
University of Montana
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alaska U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Alaska
Admitted: 1981

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