Ward Cove Lawyers

I have been practicing immigration law since 2001. In that time I have helped all types of clients at different points in their immigration process. I have dealt with individuals who are just thinking about to move to the U.S. to stopping a plane to get a client who was being deported taken off it. If your case involves something simple or something complex we can hadle properly and effectively.

Expert in UCMJ and military legal matters, routinely representing Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen in Military Criminal Investigations and Command Investigations. Experienced in Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Domestic Violence, Internet Offenses, Toxic Leadership, Hot Urinalysis Results, Article 120, DHA Clinical Adverse Actions, and other military offenses. Proven results in Courts-Martial, Administrative Separation boards, and Military Medical Privileging cases. Successfully handled letters of reprimand, bars to reenlistment, negative evaluation reports, and other admin matters. For 30 years I've worked criminal cases, on the streets and in the courtroom, civilian and military, and at local, state, and federal...

Sean Brown is an experienced attorney with over 22 years of legal practice. He has built a reputation for providing exceptional legal services to clients in sex abuse cases and personal injury. Over the course of his career, Sean has earned a reputation as a skilled and effective litigator, with a deep understanding of law and a commitment to serving his clients' best interests. Sean's work has been recognized by several organizations, including being named to the Alaska Super Lawyers list for multiple years in the area of personal injury. This recognition is a testament to his commitment to his clients...

Robert Stone has over 29 yrs experience helping injured Alaskans obtain the results they deserve. He is honest and compassionate and will help you with your auto accident, aviation and personal injury case. Robert Stone has served as President of the Alaska Bar Association. Robert Stone also served as President of the Alaska Academy of Trial Lawyers. Robert Stone served on the Discipline Committee for the Alaska Bar Association for over 20 years. Robert Stone served 3 terms on the Board of Governors for the Alaska Bar Association. Robert Stone has spent countless years volunteering as a youth hockey coach, youth soccer coach, and...

The Law Offices of Blake Fulton Quackenbush have established a professional reputation nationwide for strength, experience, strategy, and unparalleled dedication to our clients. Our lifetime commitment to fairness and justice strikes the perfect balance between compassion and aggressive assertion of our clients’ rights. The founder, Blake Quackenbush, graduated from the prestigious William S. Boyd School of Law. He competed nationally in ADR moot court, interned for the governor of Utah, and also researched and wrote for two federal court judges. Mr. Quackenbush is a published author and has engaged in many public speaking events.* He assisted the former Dean of the...

Phyllis Shepherd has a reputation for being a trusted family law attorney for over thirty-five years. She has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. It has been a privilege to represent clients living in Nome, Kotzebue, Kodiak, Ketchikan, Juneau, Homer, Seward, Fairbanks, Kenai, Stony River, Palmer, and Anchorage. Wherever you may live, if an Alaskan court is involved in your family matter, her office is a solid legal resource. She is experienced in complex divorce cases, including military divorces. Her law firm's legal team has over 70 combined years of Alaskan legal family law experience....

Mr. Vollertsen received his undergraduate degree from Brown University in 1975, and went on to complete his law degree at the University of San Francisco in 1981. Upon graduation, he was invited to serve as law clerk for Chief Justice Edmond Burke of the Alaska Supreme Court. At the close of that clerkship, he joined the firm of Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon, Inc., in 1982 and was quickly made a partner in 1985. He currently serves as a managing partner of the firm, and has served in that capacity since 2000.

Mr. Vollertsen has received the highest possible rankings for legal...

I was born into a wonderful family in Cleveland, Ohio. My father was Dr. J.W. Skrha,MD and mom was Betts Skrha,RN. I had a sister Betsy, and brothers John and Paul. In 1977 we all went on a 8 week trip by motorhome to Alaska. In 1982 I was married to Denise and we had two beautiful daughters, Katie and Rebecca. I received a Juris Doctorate Degree from Cooley Law School in 1984. Shortly thereafter Denise and I moved to Kenai, Alaska where we bought a home on the Kenai River and I opened my...

Mr. Herz represents private and indigent clients statewide in state and federal courts. His practice emphasizes Criminal Law and Civil Rights. In his 28 year practice of law Mr. Herz has tried numerous serious felony and misdemeanor cases. Mr. Herz received his B.S. with honors from the University of California and his J.D. from the University of Oregon. Following law school he clerked for the Honorable Thomas E. Schulz, Superior Court Judge for the State of Alaska. Mr. Herz was the Supervising Attorney for the Palmer office of the Alaska Public Defender Agency,...

Steven Pradell has been practicing law in Anchorage, Alaska, since 1986. A certified elementary school teacher, Steve graduated from Brandeis University cum laude in 1982, and from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1986. He has practiced primarily in the area of domestic law since 1990, when he took over the domestic practice of one of the largest law firms in Anchorage. In 1993, Steve started Pradell and Associates, a law firm with a practice emphasizing in domestic law, including divorce, adoption, custody and support, as well as other areas of the law including personal injury and wills. Steven...

ALASKA IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR OVER 30 YEARS. MCQUILLAN & HOHMAN PROVIDES TOP-NOTCH LEGAL COUNSEL FOR CLIENTS IN ALASKA AND MONTANA. Asa Hohman J.D., LL.M., MBA Asa specializes in employment- and family-based immigration, business formation and compliance, and civil litigation. He is licensed to practice law in both Alaska and Montana.

Steve Wells is a criminal defense attorney with nearly two decades of experience, including 10 years practicing in Alaska. He handles criminal cases at the state and federal level, and has a 97% record of success. Steve’s commitment to excellence has earned him the recognition of his peers, with inclusion in the 2014 edition of the Alaska Super Lawyers list and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He takes an active role in the profession, such as by serving on the board of directors for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and as a founding president of...

I have been practicing law in Anchorage, Alaska since 1977. I started practicing law as a business and commercial lawyer. I helped business clients solve the many business and commercial problems they faced in running their companies. I learned alot, but I did not have a passion for what I was doing. Then an opportunity came along, which changed my life. A good friend and family lawyer decided to leave Alaska. She asked if she could refer her divorce clients to me. I said yes. The rest is history. 21 years and many clients later,...

Stefan Otterson has lived and practiced law in Anchorage since 1988. Stefan lived and worked in Europe for three years before attending the University of Utah, graduating suma cum laude in 1984. He received both an MBA and Law Degree from the University of Utah schools of Business and Law in 1988. Stefan started out in private commercial legal practice, but joined the Attorney General’s Office in 1990. There he was a child protection and juvenile delinquency prosecutor, and also represented the Divisions of Public Safety, Mental Health, and Medicaid. Since 2000 Stefan has practiced...

I am Douglas G. Johnson, Esq., and I have handled a wide variety of personal injury cases. I am prepared to stand by your side and support you. At Johnson & Associates law firm, you will find the assistance you need from a trusted and proven attorney who has your interests in mind and is ready to help you immediately. I received my undergraduate degree from Oregon State University and went on to earn my law degree from Willamette University College of Law. I am a member of the Alaska Bar Association, serving on the Rules of Professional Conduct committee...

Ms. Nations was born and raised in Alaska. She speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently and previously worked as a court interpreter. Ms. Nations has worked with various important immigration firms in Miami, Florida and now has her practice in Anchorage, Alaska. Her interest in women's rights is reflected in her practice and she is a zealous advocate for her clients in the areas of immigration and family law.

After receiving his law degree from the University of Texas, Bill Cook was appointed the youngest judge in Texas at the age of 25. Following his experience there, he moved to Alaska and began working as an Assistant D.A. in the Anchorage District Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted 100 misdemeanor and felony jury trials. Following his work as an assistant district attorney, Bill accepted a position as an assistant attorney general in the Marshall Islands. While there, he advised government officials, served on the parole board, and authored immigration legislation. After returning to Alaska, he served as magistrate for...

Michele takes a no-nonsense, direct approach, standing up to bullying insurance companies and big business. She is a champion in holding responsible parties accountable for negligent and wrongful conduct and she is committed to seeing justice served. She has recovered millions of dollars for her clients.

My practice as a licensed attorney began in federal court, clerking for the Honorable James K. Singleton. During that time I developed a passion for criminal defense, and subsequently had the honor of working for the Alaska Public Defender Agency in both rural and urban settings. Ultimately, I became the supervisor of the trial unit in the Anchorage office of the Alaska Public Defender Agency, overseeing all felony and misdemeanor trial attorneys. I developed a broad base of trail experience during my time with the Agency, and am grateful for the tremendous opportunity it afforded. Now...

MCQUILLAN & HOHMAN PROVIDES TOP-NOTCH LEGAL COUNSEL FOR CLIENTS IN ALASKA AND MONTANA. Thomas Sean McQuillan J.D., LL.M. Sean’s practice focuses on probate, estate planning, family law, and asylum-based immigration. He is licensed to practice law in both Alaska and Montana. When not in the office Sean is out enjoying the natural beauty of Alaska with his wife and two rescue dogs, Ollie and Shay. ALASKA IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER Alaska Immigration Law Center provides comprehensive legal representation for clients with U.S. Immigration Law concerns. With over 40 years of practical experience in the representation of families and business interests in Alaska, we understand the importance...