$ 200-500 per hour
John J. Tiemessen
About John
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
34 years | 1,250 cases
Medical Malpractice
30%
34 years | 500 cases
Defective and Dangerous Products
10%
31 years | 50 cases
Licensing
10%
34 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Alaska for 34 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness, Johnson, LLC
711 H St., Suite 620, Anchorage, AK, 99501
Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness, Johnson, LLC
411 Fourth Ave., Suite 300, Fairbanks, AK, 99701
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John J. Tiemessen's Reviews
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Posted by Mike | November 29, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very helpful
I was having trouble getting a consult and Mr. Tiemessen gave me some advice and pointed me in the right direction. Thanks. Very helpful.
Posted by Rosetta | November 2, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great Relief!
Your response was exactly what we were hoping and praying you'd advise. We are seniors and sometimes new occurrences can present some anxiety.
Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great Information
John Tiemessen was a great help. He answered my question very thoughtfully with great detail. I would recommend him to any other person that needs a lawyer.
Posted by Patricia | September 16, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Extraordinary Attorney with Incredible On-Point Finesse
Atty. Tiemessen turned out to be a gift from heaven for me. When I thought I had started out just asking a relatively simple legal question, his response provided so such insight and compassion while laying out some of my unrecognized options that I felt truly blessed. He communicated in a straight...
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Experience
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Managing Member, Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen Thorsness & Johnson, LLC
1991 - 1996
Associate, Hughes, Thorsness, Gantz, Powell & Brundin
Associations
2013 - Present
Association of Defense Trial AttorneysMember
1995 - Present
Defense Research InstituteMember
1994 - Present
College RotaryPast President
2010 - 2011
Western States Bar ConferencePast President
2007 - 2008
Alaska Bar AssociationFormer President
1998 - 1999
Tanana Valley Bar AssociationFormer President
Sample of Legal Cases
Jones v Bowie Industries, Inc.
Defense verdict
Education
1991
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Arizona State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
UAA Dental Hygiene Program
Liability for Dental Hygenists UAA
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue the city for shotty work when they replaced the sidewalks and the bottom of a driveway ?
25 Sep 2024
Q&A
In Alaska, are OBGYN docs obligated to inform you of any drug tests they plan to perform? If so, can you refuse to let them?
09 Aug 2024
Q&A
Do I need to submit something tot he court before this court hearing ?
15 Aug 2024