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James E. Torgerson

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2011.
510 L Street, Suite 500 Anchorage, Alaska 99501-1959
(907) 277-1900
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Firm: Stoel Rives LLP
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Stoel Rives LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (907) 277-1900

Jim Torgerson is an Alaska-based partner in Stoel Rives’ Litigation Group. Over the last 30 years, Jim has tried to conclusion in excess of 40 cases, most to federal or state juries. He has handled more than 30 appeals, arguing cases in the Alaska Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Jim’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation, with an emphasis on commercial, corporate and property issues.

Jim has represented major oil and gas companies, Alaska Native corporations, electric utilities, telecommunications companies, professional services firms, nonprofit organizations and individuals. His counseling and litigation experience include:

  • Property disputes, including disputes involving oil and gas interests and Alaska Native property issues
  • Breach of contract
  • Trade secrets, fraud and other business torts
  • Mergers and acquisitions litigation
  • Corporate governance
  • Product liability and other torts
  • Professional liability (including accounting and legal malpractice)
  • Environmental litigation
  • Criminal matters in federal and state court
  • Class actions
  • Employment litigation, including ERISA disputes
  • Regulatory matters, including state attorney general issues
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Environmental
Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
Litigation - Real Estate
Natural Resources Law
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for James E. Torgerson
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Bet-the-Company Litigation, Anchorage (2022)
Litigation - Environmental, Anchorage (2020)
Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Anchorage (2019)
Litigation - Environmental, Anchorage (2018)
Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Anchorage (2017)
Litigation - Environmental, Anchorage (2016)
Litigation - Real Estate, Anchorage (2015)
Litigation - Environmental, Anchorage (2012)
  • Selected as one of “America's Leading Lawyers for Business” (Alaska) by Chambers USA (currently: Litigation: General Commercial), 2005–present
  • Selected as a “Top 10: Alaska Super Lawyer,” 2011–present, by Alaska Super Lawyers® and listed for Business Litigation, Criminal Defense: White Collar, Energy & Natural Resources, 2007–present
  • Selected as a “Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation, 2007, 2011, 2015–present
Education
University of Washington, J.D.
Graduated 1984
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (907) 277-1900
510 L Street, Suite 500
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-1959
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-1959
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