Atty. John P. Wood
John "JP" Wood specializes in representing clients before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, where he served as the agency's Chief Administrative Law Judge from 2009 through 2018. JP uses his experience presiding over complex public utility regulatory matters involving natural gas distribution, natural gas storage, telecommunications, and electrical service under the Alaska Public Utilities Regulatory Act, as well as pipeline regulatory matters under the Pipeline Act, to effectively advocate for his clients.
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About John P. Wood at a glance
John P. Wood is a Shareholder based in Anchorage, Alaska, practicing at Dillon Findley & Simonian, P.C.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on litigation, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in Alaska (2002) and United States District Court for the District of Alaska (2002). Educated at University of Denver College of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Alaska Anchorage (B.A. Honors, 1995). Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John "JP" Wood specializes in representing clients before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, where he served as the agency's Chief Administrative Law Judge from 2009 through 2018
- JP uses his experience presiding over complex public utility regulatory matters involving natural gas distribution, natural gas storage, telecommunications, and electrical service under the Alaska Public Utilities Regulatory Act, as well as pipeline regulatory matters under the Pipeline Act, to effectively advocate for his clients
- A lifelong Alaskan, JP attended Chugiak High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Alaska, Anchorage
- JP was a law clerk for the Alaska District Court, 3rd Judicial District from 2002-2003, then worked at local law firms engaged in civil litigation practice before joining the RCA as an Administrative Law Judge in 2006
Practice Areas Explained
John P. Wood's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P. Wood handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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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