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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.

5 federal acts that every employer should know

The idea of a lengthy, costly battle over workplace discrimination or harassment is enough to make every employer stay awake at night. Therefore, a beneficial approach is to proactively head these off at the pass. Being educated on federal laws that (in addition to...

Can employers fire a worker without notice in Alaska?

Like many other states, Alaska is an "at-will" employment state. This means that either employee or employer can terminate the work agreement at any time. The responsibility of the employer is to make sure that the reason for the firing is not illegal. Alaska protects...

Flying in Alaska is fun, but it is also a risky endeavor

Alaska is one of very few U.S. locations that routinely offers residents and visitors the chance to explore the state from small commercial aircraft. Small airplanes are a common sight in Alaska as they ferry people to remote locations that are otherwise unreachable....

What do you need in your employee handbook?

The more people that you employ, the more crucial a well-written employee handbook becomes. When you are running a small operation, you can afford to be more flexible with the rules and tell people what they need to know face-to-face. Yet, once you start to grow, that...

Can technology help reduce your risk of a premises liability suit?

Slip-and-falls are some of the most expensive incidents that can occur in a business. Within a matter of seconds, someone could fall and suffer a brain injury or other serious medical issue because of wet floors, excess dirt or even spilled products. It is very...

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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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