Atty. Michael Alan Barcott
Mr. Michael Alan Barcott is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, insurance law, workers' compensation law and 4 other areas of law.
Admiralty and Maritime Law & More Attorney · Serving Anchorage, AK · 49+ Years Experience
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About Michael Alan Barcott at a Glance
Michael Alan Barcott is a Member based in Anchorage, Alaska, practicing at Holmes Weddle & Barcott A Professional Corporation. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1977), Alaska (1977), and Washington (1983). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1976) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Anchorage, Alaska and Washington State Bar Associations State Bar of California Maritime Law Association. Serves clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Alan Barcott
- Mr. Michael Alan Barcott is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, insurance law, workers' compensation law and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Michael practices at Holmes Weddle & Barcott A Professional Corporation in Anchorage, AK and 2 others locations
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Michael Alan Barcott's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Alan Barcott handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Anchorage.
Personal Injury in Anchorage
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.
Michael Alan Barcott is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alaska →
Employment Law in Anchorage
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Alan Barcott is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alaska →
Workers Compensation in Anchorage
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael Alan Barcott is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Alaska →
Insurance Law in Anchorage
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael Alan Barcott is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Alaska →
Mediation & Arbitration in Anchorage
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Michael Alan Barcott 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 Michael Alan Barcott
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 Michael Alan Barcott's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, workers comp, insurance, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Alan Barcott brings 49+ 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, Alaska, and Washington, Michael Alan Barcott can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and workers comp, Michael Alan Barcott 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 Michael Alan Barcott attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Alan Barcott Handles in Anchorage
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael Alan Barcott has experience with under Alaska law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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