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Samuel J. Fortier

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Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 43 years

Native peoples law Lawyer at Anchorage, AK
Practice Areas: Native Peoples Law, Personal Injury, Administrative Law ... +2 more

1600 A St Ste 101, Anchorage, AK

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Native Peoples Law 65%

represent Alaska village corporations, tribes and individuals throughout Alaska

44 years | 100 cases

65%
Administrative Law 10%

both hearings and appeals, including both federal and state administrative bodies

44 years | 75 cases

10%
Environmental and Natural Resources 10%

litigation and appeals in federal, state and administrative proceedings, including Interior Board of Land Appeals, Interior Board of Indian Appeals, Interior Office of Hearings and Appeals

44 years | 30 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

plaintiffs work only

44 years | 100 cases

10%
Criminal Defense 5%

state and federal

44 years | 100 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Alaska for 43 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 1982

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Fortier & Mikko

1600 A St Ste 101, Anchorage, AK, 99501-5146

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Posted by Dolly | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great experience!

Sam just did my custody agreement case. He was patient through the process, when there was a lot of back and forth and changing things. I had never done custody or anything to do with the courts before and was frazzled about it all, he walked me through everything and kept me on track. Told me all my... options and possibilities. I am overall happy with and thankful for the work he has done and recommend him!

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2014

Who's Who in America, Who's Who in America

2012

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2012

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2011

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2001

Perseverance award, King Salmon Traditional Village Council

2000

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

1999

Dedication and Service, Port Graham Corporation

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Partner, Fortier & Mikko, PC

Associations

2014 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1982 - Present

Alaska Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hawkins v. Attatayuk

established lack of subject matter in State courts

Jachetta v. United States

recovery for client

Shirley Nielsen

Shirley Nielsen

Bay View Inc v. United States

Chenega Corp, et al v. Exxon

recoveries for village corporations

Becharof Corporation

Heirs of Melganak v. United States

Native family obtained Native Allotment

Trans Alaska Liability Fund Proceedings

awarded approximately $20 milion in damages

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Education

1982

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude

1974

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts with Honors

Speaking Engagements

2014

Spring Gathering

ANCSA and NonCommercial Timber Policies

2013

IMLA Workshop

Native Sovereignty in Alaska

2010

ANVCA Fall Meetings

So you want to be an 8(a)

2010

Alaska Native Law Section

State and Local Land Use regulations and Restricted Property

2006

Alaska Native Law Section

Banishment in Alaska Villages

Languages

English

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