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JDO Ranked As Alaska’s Largest Law Firm.

The Alaska Journal of Commerce’s 2008 Book of Lists recognizes JDO as Alaska’s largest law firm. The firm is proud of its steady growth over the past 30 years and its fine reputation for delivering results to businesses, public institutions, and other clients throughout Alaska.

JDO Lawyers Establish Important Alaska Supreme Court Precedent.

JDO litigators Howard S. Trickey and Matthew Singer recently obtained an important decision from the Alaska Supreme Court in Sheldon v. City of Ambler. The court established a new standard for evaluating when police officers are entitled to immunity in cases alleging excessive use of force. Prior to this case, there had been a conflict between Alaska law and federal law. JDO’s attorneys successfully argued that the Alaska Supreme Court should take this opportunity to resolve the conflict and bring Alaska in line with the federal courts. This case has important policy implications for JDO’s public clients throughout the state.

Four JDO partners named as Alaska Super Lawyers by Washington Law & Politics.

The Super Lawyers publication identifies the top 5 percent of attorneys in each state, as chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics. Charles A. Dunnagan was named to the Super Lawyers list for his work in the areas of employment and labor law. Mr. Dunnagan’s practice has focused on these areas for more than 30 years. He serves as general counsel to a number of labor unions and employee associations. Bradley D. Owens was chosen for his work in the area of schools and education. Mr. Owens represents numerous Alaska school districts on a wide range of matters. He brings his clients particular expertise in special education issues. Howard S. Trickey was also selected in the area of employment and labor law. Mr. Trickey is one of Alaska’s most accomplished and highly respected litigators representing businesses, individuals, school districts and municipalities in complex commercial business disputes, professional malpractice claims, employment and labor disputes, and constitutional and public law claims. Diane F. Vallentine was selected for her business litigation expertise. Ms. Vallentine has a diversified civil practice focusing primarily on representing businesses in all aspects of commercial litigation, commercial transactions, and bankruptcy law. She is an accomplished litigator with 30 years of experience.

JDO lawyers obtain $1.6 million judgment on behalf of school district in professional negligence case.

JDO litigators Matt Singer and Mike Stephenson obtained the substantial judgment after a lengthy trial involving claims by a school district that its architects had produced structurally unsound and deficient construction documents.

JDO ranked #1 in Alaska for Labor & Employment Law.

JDO is proud to be recognized by the guide Best Lawyers in America for its exemplary labor and employment practice. For more than 30 years, JDO has stood at the forefront of labor and employment law in Alaska. In addition to the firm’s #1 ranking, firm partners Charles A. Dunnagan, Saul R. Friedman, Bradley D. Owens and Howard S. Trickey were also recognized individually by the Best Lawyers guide.

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