Atty. John J. Tiemessen

Atty. John J. Tiemessen

Mr. John J.

Anchorage Anchorage 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About John J. Tiemessen at a glance

John J. Tiemessen is a Member based in Anchorage, Alaska, practicing at Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness & Johnson LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, ip, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1991). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1991) and Arizona State University (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Tanana Valley, Alaska and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John J. Tiemessen is a lawyer practicing professional malpractice, occupational licensing, civil litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Arizona State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness & Johnson LLC in Anchorage, AK and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Tiemessen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Tiemessen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John J. Tiemessen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Alaska →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John J. Tiemessen is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Alaska →

Product Liability

John J. Tiemessen is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 John J. Tiemessen

Where is John J. Tiemessen's law office located?
John J. Tiemessen's law practice is located in Anchorage, Alaska. The firm is Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness & Johnson LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Tiemessen handle?
John J. Tiemessen focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, ip, workers comp, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alaska.
How long has John J. Tiemessen practiced law?
John J. Tiemessen has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John J. Tiemessen go to law school?
John J. Tiemessen earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact John J. Tiemessen for a consultation?
You can contact John J. Tiemessen 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 John J. Tiemessen received?
John J. Tiemessen's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Willamette University
- 1991
B.S.
Arizona State University
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Alaska
Admitted: 1991

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