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Jim Valcarce
About Jim
Biography
Top 100 Civil Lawyers in the U.S.; Named Best Attorneys of America, Rue Ratings, 2014-20,
Awarded: Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Alaska, NAOPIA, 2014-18
Named: "Super Lawyer" 2014-20
Mr. Valcarce loves to fight for Native American and Alaska Natives across rural Alaska! Approx. 27- year Bush Alaska resident and lawyer: many actual jury verdicts of more than a million $$. Married to wonderful Yup'ik with three children; shares times between Bethel, Alaska and remote cabin. Currently limiting practice to personal injury and criminal work. Mr. Valcarce recently received a Martindale-Hubbell Ranking of 4.7 out of 5; considered a preeminent AV ranking; and in 2014-2020, Mr. Valcarce was named a "Super Lawyer" by the rating service of outstanding lawyers; named as one of the Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Alaska, NAOPIA; and a Best Lawyer in America by Rue Ratings, 2014-2017.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
75%
30 years
Criminal Defense
25%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Alaska for 30 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Valcarce Law Office LLC
Po Box 409, Bethel, AK, 99559-0409
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Jim Valcarce's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Brian from the Yukon | April 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I FEEL SAVED!
I was hurt in a barge accident in the Maritime industry and up against a tough lawyer fighting against me. I called Valcarce because he was sympathetic to people in the bush and was on the side of the little guy. From there on I didn't get pushed around. I have more than 500,000 reasons to thank him....
Posted by Adrian | December 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best lawyer both in criminal and personal injury
I called Mr. Jim Valcarce's office for help on a personal injury case. Mr. Valcarce is a very good attorney and is always honest and upfront about everything. When something is being done in a case he will always ask you first before filing and Jim makes its feel like your always a part of the case. ...
Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing fighter
Mr. Valcarce's work is quite amazing. There were numerous lawyers that had told me my case was no good. He was quite professional, calm and collective and we won! The city enacted policies to change their policies. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2013
Great Attorney
Jim is a great, professional, knowledgeable attorney. I was completely lost, unfamiliar and uncomfortable with the process before I first sat down with Jim. He walked me through the whole thing, kept me informed and answered my every question from day one. I could not be more pleased with the help/as...
Posted by Ann | October 25, 2013
Honest and a fighter!
Honest and straightforward. Knows Alaskans and fought hard for me against a large insurance company. And we won ... Big time!
Jim Valcarce's Lawyer Endorsements
"I needed a fellow lawyer to step up and help me in Alaska. Jim didn't even know me and agreed to help. He is true gentleman and professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is one of the most talented and gifted trial lawyers in Alaska. I have worked with him, against him, and known him for 15 years. You can't go wrong with hiring Jim."
Michael Danko
Personal injury lawyer
Andre Lagomarsino
Personal injury lawyer
Timothy Grabe
Personal injury lawyer
David Henderson
Personal injury lawyer
Steven Thorsrud
Car accident lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Americas Greatest, Americas greatest attorneys
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2018
Power Attorney, Power Attorneys
2018
Elite Criminal Law Advocate, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017
Top 10 Attorneys, American Jurist Institute
2017
Top 10, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2017
Top American Lawyer, Top American Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Best Law Firm, Best Attorneys of America Company
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 10 Attorneys, American Jurist Institute
2016
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top Ten, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2015
Lifetime Charter Member, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Premier 100 trial attorneys, American Lawyer Academy
2014
Preeminent 4.7 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2014
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
2014 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Patriotic Employer Award, U.S. Department of Defense
2007
Outstanding Support Award, Bethel Search and Rescue
1995
Directors award, Inuit Circumpolar Conference
1993
Patricia Roberts Harris Felowship, Drake University
1992
Presidents Award, Drake University
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Owner/Manager, Valcarce Law Office, LLC
2000 - 2005
Partner, Cooke, Roosa & Valcarce
1997 - 1999
Associate, Hedland, Brennan, Heideman & Cooke
1996 - 1997
Assistant District Attorney, Alaska Department Of Law
1994 - 1996
In-house counsel, Kawerak, Inc.
Associations
2004 - 2011
Alaska Bar Association, Pro Bono Service Standing CommitteeAssociate
Sample of Legal Cases
Hoffman v. City of Bethel
Win of $140,000
Bunyan v. City of Hooper Bay
Win. Payment of approx 900K
Bunyan v. City of Hooper Bay
More than $1 million judgment
Rush v. Municipality of Anchorage
Win of $375,000 plus attorney fees/costs.
In Re; Oregon Province & Bishop of Northern Alaska
More than $220 million in settlements.
Nick v. City of Kwethluk
Verdict of more than $20 million.
Evans v. Notti, 4BE-09-341
Verdict of more than $6 million.
Miller v. State, 4BE-01-445
Verdict in excess of $1 million; sustained on appeal.
Bergman v. Mershon, 4BE-04-31 CV
win
Joseph v. Shon, 4BE-12-14 civil
Verdict in excess of $750,000.
Anvil v. Choi, 4BE-99-5 CI
win
Education
1993
Drake University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Utah State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2010
SART Conference
How to prepare for cross examination
2009
Bethel Service Club
Rights Under the Constitution
Publications
2013
Languages
English