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Jim Valcarce

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Avvo Rating9.7
  • Bethel, AK
  • Licensed for 25 years
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About Jim

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. 

 

 


 

 

 

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Practice areas

Criminal defensePersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 75%

    Thousands of cases involving personal injury.

    26 years

  2. Criminal defense: 25%

    Hundreds of cases involving criminal defense

    26 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Po Box 409
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Valcarce Law Office LLC

Po Box 409
Bethel, AK, 99559-0409

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      AKActive199503/03/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Americas GreatestAmericas greatest attorneys2018
      10 BestAmerican Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers2018
      Power AttorneyPower Attorneys2018
      Elite Criminal Law AdvocateAmerican Institute of Legal Counsel2018
      Top 10 AttorneysAmerican Jurist Institute2017
      Top 10National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys2017
      Top American LawyerTop American Lawyers2017
      Top 100 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2017
      Best Law FirmBest Attorneys of America Company2016
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2016
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2016
      Top 10 AttorneysAmerican Jurist Institute2016
      Top 10 Attorney AwardNational Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys2016
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers Association2015
      Top TenNational Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys2015
      Lifetime Charter MemberBest Lawyers in America2015
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2015
      Premier 100 trial attorneysAmerican Lawyer Academy2015
      Preeminent 4.7 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2014
      Best LawyerBest Lawyers2014
      Top 10 Attorney AwardNational Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys2014
      2014 Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
      Patriotic Employer AwardU.S. Department of Defense2008
      Outstanding Support AwardBethel Search and Rescue2007
      Directors awardInuit Circumpolar Conference1995
      Patricia Roberts Harris FelowshipDrake University1993
      Presidents AwardDrake University1992
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Owner/ManagerValcarce Law Office, LLC2006 - Present
      PartnerCooke, Roosa & Valcarce2000 - 2005
      AssociateHedland, Brennan, Heideman & Cooke1997 - 1999
      Assistant District AttorneyAlaska Department Of Law1996 - 1997
      In-house counselKawerak, Inc.1994 - 1996
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Alaska Bar Association, Pro Bono Service Standing CommitteeAssociate2004 - 2011
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Alaska DispatchShould Parnell's Choose Respect Campaign just be Called More Jail2013
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Drake University Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1993
      Utah State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1990
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      SART ConferenceHow to prepare for cross examination2010
      Bethel Service ClubRights Under the Constitution2009
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Hoffman v. City of BethelWin of $140,000
      Bunyan v. City of Hooper BayWin. Payment of approx 900K
      Bunyan v. City of Hooper BayMore than $1 million judgment
      Rush v. Municipality of AnchorageWin of $375,000 plus attorney fees/costs.
      In Re; Oregon Province & Bishop of Northern AlaskaMore than $220 million in settlements.
      Nick v. City of KwethlukVerdict of more than $20 million.
      Evans v. Notti, 4BE-09-341Verdict of more than $6 million.
      Miller v. State, 4BE-01-445Verdict in excess of $1 million; sustained on appeal.
      Bergman v. Mershon, 4BE-04-31 CVwin
      Joseph v. Shon, 4BE-12-14 civilVerdict in excess of $750,000.
      Anvil v. Choi, 4BE-99-5 CIwin

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      I FEEL SAVED!

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      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. I am so happy and my family is happy too.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Best lawyer both in criminal and personal injury

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      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. Jim is great and so is everyone in his office. Everyone is always positive and willing to help on Jim Valcarce's team. He is the best!!! I would recommend Jim Valcarce and his office in a heartbeat. Thanks for your help. Your the Best Jim.
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      Hired attorney

      Amazing fighter

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      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.
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      Great Attorney

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      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/assistance I received from Jim through this process.

      Honest and a fighter!

      Posted by

      Honest and straightforward. Knows Alaskans and fought hard for me against a large insurance company. And we won ... Big time!

      Attorney endorsements

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      Navid Yadegar, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      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.

      David Henderson, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      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.

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