Atty. Michael J. Hanson
Mike has lived in Anchorage since 1965, graduating from Service Hanshew Secondary School in 1979. He graduated from Western Washington University in 1983, and Seattle University School of Law in 1986, cum laude.
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Michael J. Hanson is an Associate based in Anchorage, Alaska, practicing at Clayton Diemer Llc. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury and insurance. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1986). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1986) and Western Washington University (B.A. Political, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mike has lived in Anchorage since 1965, graduating from Service Hanshew Secondary School in 1979
- He graduated from Western Washington University in 1983, and Seattle University School of Law in 1986, cum laude
- Upon graduation, he started his legal career litigating personal injury, and business cases, along with working on appeals with Erwin & Smith in Anchorage
- After his time with Erwin & Smith, he spent 13 years trying auto and homeowner personal injury cases for Allstate, before expanding his practice to all areas of personal injury defense and bad faith litigation at Call & Hanson for the next 18 years
- At Clayton & Diemer he continues to focus his practice on defending personal injury claims (auto, homeowner, malpractice, and abuse) and insurance bad faith claims
- He has been named an Alaskan Super Lawyer in the area of personal injury defense since 2014
- Mike and his wife Lisa have been married for 39 plus years, and enjoy traveling and spending time with their 3 adult children and daughter-in-law, all who live in Alaska
- Mike also enjoys his time hunting and fishing
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Michael J. Hanson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Hanson 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.
Michael J. Hanson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alaska →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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