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About John A. Fonstad at a glance
John A. Fonstad is an Associate based in Anchorage, Alaska, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, health care, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2009), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2009), and District of Columbia (2012). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Stout (B.S., 2004) and The University of Michigan Law School J.D. magna cum laude The University of Michigan Law School J.D. 2007 Order of the Coif (—). Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John A. Fonstad is a lawyer practicing products liability, torts, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
- John practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Anchorage, AK
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John A. Fonstad's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Fonstad handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
John A. Fonstad is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alaska →
John A. Fonstad is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Alaska →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John A. Fonstad is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alaska →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
John A. Fonstad is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Alaska →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
John A. Fonstad is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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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