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Paul S Wilcox

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  • Anchorage, AK
  • Licensed for 45 years
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About Paul

Paul S Wilcox has practiced in Alaska since 1976. He has broad experience in employment law, major personal injury and wrongful death, estate planning and probate, adoptions and general litigation. He litigated some of the earliest Alaska employment cases, several of which are reported in the Alaska Supreme Court, frequently advises employers on employment practices and has served as an arbitrator, mediator and hearing officer.

Practice areas

AdoptionWills and living willsEmployment and laborProbate
  1. Probate: 40%

    Very active practice in estate planning and probate, including wills, trusts, and estate administration.

  2. Employment and labor: 30%

    Represents and counsels employers of all sizes in policies and handbooks, claim prevention, defense of suits and claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, breach of contract and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

  3. Wills and living wills: 20%

  4. Adoption: 10%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

3900 C St
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Hughes Gorski Seedorf Odsen & Tervooren LLC

3900 C St
Suite 1001
Anchorage, AK, 99503-5963

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
AKActive197612/27/2020
CAInactive197510/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell2018
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
MemberHughes Gorski Seedorf Odsen & Tervooren LLC1988 - Present
OwnerLaw Office of Paul S Wilcox1981 - Present
Legal CounselIBEW Local 15471977 - 1980
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Alaska Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate SectionMember2012 - Present
Alaska Bar Association, Employment Law SectionMember1988 - Present
Anchorage Bar AssociationMember1976 - Present
Alaska Bar AssociationMember1976 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember1975 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Alaska Journal of CommerceWage, Hour Class Actions2003
Alaska Journal of CommerceHuman Rights Commission Has Many Roles2000
Alaska Journal of CommerceEmployee Handbook Checkups1997
National Business Institute, Inc.Alaska Labor and Employment Law1993
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of California, Hastings College of the LawJD - Juris Doctor1975
University of California - BerkeleyBA - Bachelor of Arts1970
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Continuing Legal EducationWrongful Discharge2002
12th Annual Labor & Employment UpdateEmployment Law2000
Alaska Broadcasters ConventionEmployment Law Update1998
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Kinzel v Discovery DrillingDefense Verdict
Cooke v The Salvation ArmyDefense Verdict
Booth v The Salvation ArmyDefense Verdict
Watkins v Alaska Federal Credit UnionDefense Verdict

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Man of Integrity

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As a local pastor, I value accessibility, integrity, character and high standards of customer care. Without exception, Paul Wilcox exemplifies this to the highest level. His expertise is great. However, it's his attention to the individual and their needs that sets him apart. I am grateful for his attention to detail and to me individually as we plan, develop and build a facility as well as the community within it.

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Paul Wilcox was easy to work with. He answered all my questions patiently about making a will when I basically knew nothing because I had never been to a lawyer before. After the will was made, he went over every part of it and made sure I understood it and that it was written the way I wanted. Paul made sure I read it and gave me time alone to read it with no pressure.

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Gregory Fisher, Employment and labor Attorney on May 31, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have known Paul for roughly 25 years. He is an excellent attorney--professional, ethical, and top flight in all respects.

Jimmy White, Probate Attorney on Jan 24, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Paul for 10 years and have found him to be extremely knowledgeable in his area of practice, very professional in his work with other attorneys, and deeply committed to his clients. I highly recommend anyone seeking probate assist to contact Paul.