Maurice N. Ellis

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Maurice N. Ellis

4.6
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Anchorage, AK
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

731 I Street, Suite 203, Anchorage, AK

About Maurice

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

32 years | 400 cases

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

32 years | 400 cases

20%
Family 20%

32 years | 650 cases

20%
Child Support 15%

32 years | 400 cases

15%
Domestic Violence 15%

32 years | 300 cases

15%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

32 years | 300 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Alaska for 32 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Maurice N Ellis

731 I Street, Suite 203, Anchorage, AK, 99501-3400

mnellislaw.com/

Law Office of Maurice N Ellis

731 I St Ste 203, Anchorage, AK, 99501-3400

mnellislaw.com/

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Maurice N. Ellis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (1)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Steve | October 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply the best

Maurice was able to achieve a very good outcome in my case because he was able to get past the purely emotional elements and apply the law that he knows so well. I really appreciated the fact that he kept much of the focus on what was best for my children. His proactive approach to developing a case ...record supported by legal precedent was huge for helping get an equitable resolution.

Posted by Lori | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing knowledge and expertise

Mr. Ellis is extremely knowledgeable and will teach you the laws that apply to your case. He does this to ensure you have a good understanding of what you're about to go through, why and what's fair in the courts' eyes. He is honest and a straight shooter. He doesn't beat around the bush or give fals...e hope. He gives facts and he expects facts from his clients. I first saw Mr. Ellis as a consultant for my dissolution. After that interaction I knew if I needed further custody assistance that I would retain him. I did just that, 5 years after my dissolution. People change and you have zero control over what your ex will do, the choices they'll make or who they bring around your child "on their time." It can be an extremely stressful time. Those are the times you need a professional like Mr. Ellis. Mr. Ellis took my case(s), advised me what information he needed and put the information out there to the judge that needed to be seen and heard. He did not include information that was not relevant. With his expertise he knew what the judge would need to know to understand the root of the issues to modify my custody agreement. I would trust Mr. Ellis with my life entirely. He was very dedicated to assist in protecting my child.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He knows the law well and represented me very well, I highly recommend him

Maurice was the only attorney I interviewed out of ten who would give answers that were reassuring, like what the law states and how that applies to me, so many just say "i cant promise you anything!!!" but not maurice, My ex wanted everything, kids, house, to never work again, etc... Maurice told me... what was my fair part to expect out of the divorce according to the law and then he got me everything he said was rightfully mine. He skillfully revealed in court what an abusive, manipulative, and controlling person my ex spouse was, he made her lose her cool repeatedly on the stand with just the simplest of questions and reveal who she really was. He didn't waste time or money, he cut to what he knew the judge wanted to hear about and avoided wasting time with things that were irrelevant. He was professional, knowledgeable, successful always in gaining what we asked for and he repeatedly told me when to not waste my time fighting and wasting money on issues that were irrelevant or not going to produce any gain. Maurice was exceptionally skilled at getting my ex wife to contradict herself and walk into every trap possible when she was on the stand, i can't say enough, that he is good in trial... that is where he really shines, if you need to reveal to the judge who your soon to be ex really is then he can help you.

Posted by Steve | August 7, 2014

Trust him with my life!!!

Mo told me how my divorce was going to go, step by step. He told me what i was going to get and what i wasn't going to get. In reality he Kicked my exwife's attorneys ass so bad she fired her Attorney and got another, He then proceded to kick the second attorneys ass. I put my life in his hands ... and he saved my bacon.... i don't know how i will repay him....

Posted by Lynn | December 16, 2013

Not Enthusiastic

Seemed to be putting minimal effort into our case. Didn't get correct information into court filings. Kept saying he was trying to save us money by minimizing time, but it felt like an excuse.

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2023

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2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

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2020

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2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Maurice Ellis

Associations

1993 - Present

Alaska Bar Association

Member

Education

1993

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Saint John's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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