James W. Crowson

James W. Crowson

4.8
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 32 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Anchorage, AK
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death ... +2 more

637 A Street, Anchorage, AK

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 20%

34 years

20%
Insurance 20%

34 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Alaska for 14 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 32 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 18 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2008

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Crowson Law Group

637 A Street, Anchorage, AK, 99501

Crowson Law Group

850 S. Roberts St, Ste 500, Wasilla, AK, 99654

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James W. Crowson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

94 Client Reviews

Posted by Ray | August 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If at first you don't succeed on your own....go elsewhere!

I've honestly been a little bitter about my experience through all this and I'll explain. First, I was caught off-guard by the fact that the 40% would come out of the first half of the settlement after I agreed to go to litigation, should of been 33% and found I should of gotten the first half soone...r as Geico was surprised I hadn't gotten it yet. Was the delay part of the plan to get more? But that should of been from the second half I feel. Also, the fact that the settlement went first to Crowson, second to the hospital and then third and left overs to me. Just didn't feel right. And then the long time it took for the settlement and the miscommunications due to mostly done by e-mail and text rather than by call. Some miscommunication resulted in my conference call with Geico lawyer's being delayed by months. I also honestly just felt like just another person through all this. All in all, Crowson made more than me out of a case that I pondered over and over if I could of just settled with Geico on my own. When this all started, I truly was happy and when I saw Crowson advertised on a bus I was like "that's my lawyer!".....now I'm like....well I'll keep that to myself. All in all not too happy and will first try on my own next time if then go elsewhere.

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney James helped me handling my case very well

I was 22 weeks pregnant when one car T boned me and another car hits me upfront I was injured bad and I was worried about my baby. The ambulance cab send me in the emergency room and a few days later I was back to the emergency room again as I felt very bad. Praise God, my baby girl is alive and I’m ...feeling better after long time recovery treatment. As I was very concerned about my baby’s health in the future after this very stressful accident and myself and plus my car was total so I lost my truck and I got a huge medical bills, too much phone calls, documents. I’m so happy when I found The Crowson Law Group because they helped me and was professional, considerate handling my case very well. Attorney James W. Crowson is very forthright about every aspect of my case. He is one of the most prepared Lawyers I have ever met, he handled my case with, what seemed to me, to be the utmost care and attention. He isn't someone that will take your case and have you wondering what is happening with your case or what he is doing. He’s busy, but that is because she is good. He and staff were absolutely professional and personable. The Crowson Law Group staff is just as prepared and driven as he is. You will not find a better Lawyer anywhere guaranteed for your car accident in Anchorage area. My case turned out better than I had hoped for. I would recommend him highly. If you need a real competent lawyer in Alaska his is my choice.

Posted by Gabe | March 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great experience.

I was happy with my defense team. They were there 24 hours a day anytime I needed to contact them. I was able to get all my medical bills paid and reached the settlement.

Posted by Antonio | December 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellence

They excel in professionalism , I appreciate them addressing my concerns in timely manner. I would recommend to any one. Thank you Alejandro and Mr. Crowson

Posted by Robbin | November 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Happy customer

James was amazing when I met him. I knew I made the right choice. Alejandro worked hard for me and kept me updated consistently. I had an emergency and needed money for new tires. After finding out my final settlement, Alejandro arranged for me to pick up enough money to buy tires. I am very happy wi...th the end result and would recommend them to friends and family.

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James W. Crowson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Arthur Severance

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I did some work for Jim on a maritime personal injury/longshore claim. He is very knowledgeable and a terrific advocate. I highly recommend him!"

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Mark Rayburn

Personal injury lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. James is compassionate advocate for his clients. He goes above and beyond to ensure they receive just compensation for their injuries. He really levels the playing field in his fight to make the insurance companies pay fair compensation to his clients."

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Timothy Twomey

Car accident lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Crowson and the lawyers at Crowson Law Group are highly skilled advocates with special expertise in representing car accident victims and efficiently obtain excellent results on a consistent basis. Mr Crowson has a well earned reputation as an excellent negotiator and as a gentleman who never forgets that it is a privilege to provide legal services to assist those who have been harmed."

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Jeffrey Vance

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Before coming to work with Mr. Crowson, I had the opportunity to defend several cases against personal injury claims filed by the Crowson Law Group. James and his staff were professional, polite and easy to work with in my evaluation and eventual ability to ultimately settle the claims. I highly recommend and endorse this attorney."

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Frederick Slone

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Crowson is a hard working, intelligent lawyer with a great deal of experience in the field of personal injury and property damage. He knows how insurance companies operate and he know how to deal with them on behalf of Alaska citizens. I recommend Mr. Crowson for Alaskans who have suffered injury or property loss."

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Arthur Severance

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

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Mark Rayburn

Personal injury lawyer

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Rachel Lauesen

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Vance

Personal injury lawyer

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Frederick Slone

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorneys, American Jurist Institute

2016

10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys, Newsweek

2016

Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Crowson Law Group

2007 - 2010

Death Penalty Defense Attorney, Tennessee Office of the Death Penalty Post-Conviction Defender

2004 - 2007

President, Smartproofs

1995 - 2005

Partner, Crowson & Nagle, LLC

1994 - 1995

Partner, Mattox Mallory & Crowson

1992 - 1994

Clerk associate, Sullivan Hall Booth & Smith

Associations

2015 - Present

Alaska Association for Justice

Member

2011 - Present

Alaska Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Fighting for our Client

Case limits: $118,000

What is a scar worth?

Medical bills were $8,287.91. Initial offer of $35,000. Final settlement $75,000.

Doubled Initial Offer

Doubled initial offer ($8750 to $17500)

The Value of Negotiations

$148,000

One attorney's trash another's treasure.

$50,000 BI and $50,000 UM

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Education

1990

University of Georgia, Athens

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

North Carolina State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

M & L Legal Marketing and Management Seminar Office Management Systems

Publications

2016

Amazon Right Turns Only-The Right Way to Handle Your Auto Accident Claim

Languages

English

Spanish

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