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With offices in Anchorage, Alaska and Washington, D.C., Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot has the expertise and experience of a national firm combined with the knowledge and understanding of Alaska’s unique legal issues.

Experienced Representation in a Varied Range of Civil Matters

Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot (BHBC) provides full-service legal representation in a diverse range of civil practice areas, including business and commercial law, bankruptcy, litigation, personal injury, health care law, government contracts, and natural resources and environmental law. Our clients include individuals, associations, coalitions, businesses, government entities and native-owned businesses throughout Alaska and in Washington, D.C. Regardless of the type of case, at BHBC, we strive to help our clients find the right solution for their unique situations.

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The Right Blend of Creativity, Skill and Experience

Celebrating 50 years in 2021, BHBC has achieved impressive results for its broad base of clients in a multitude of legal matters. With diverse backgrounds, wide-ranging skills, and specialized knowledge and experience in a broad base of legal areas, our legal team is especially well-equipped to meet the legal needs of several types of clients. Our attorneys and staff work as a team to craft creative, yet effective, ways to help clients solve complex legal issues and meet their goals and objectives.

Steps employers should take when facing discrimination complaints

No matter what steps you take to try and protect the business and your employees against discrimination and harassment, complaints still happen. When you’re faced with a complaint from an employee you’ll want to make sure that you’re doing everything properly as you...

Misclassifying employees could spell trouble for your business

Classifying employees as independent contractors can save you a bit of money on taxes, payroll deductions and insurance costs. However, the risks of doing so far outweigh the benefits. Misclassifying employees is unlawful and can result in huge monetary fines and...

Be cautious when terminating workers

Managing a workforce is rarely an easy or straightforward task. This ordinarily complex undertaking often becomes more challenging when a worker needs to be fired, laid off or otherwise discharged. Even at-will employees cannot be terminated for any reason. There are...

Are you personally liable for your business’s debt?

If your business has been going through a tough time, you’ll know how quickly the debts can pile up. No matter how hard you try sometimes you simply can’t make ends meet. The problem is, if your business isn’t making any money then chances are neither are you. So what...

Bankruptcy protects those who own failed businesses

Maybe you were the first person in Alaska to buy into a particular popular franchise, but locals seemingly have zero interest in patronizing your new business. Maybe the company you started was successful for years before a lawsuit left the organization with a...

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We invite you to contact our firm to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys to learn more about our background and how we can help you by calling 907-802-2998 or sending us a confidential email. We serve clients nationwide from our offices in Alaska and Washington, D.C.

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