Legal Representation Of The Highest Quality
Biography
Mr. DeVore’s practice concentrates on business transactions; government contracting; small business, Native American law; veteran and minority business development; 8(a) programs; natural resources; federal land use, government concessions bankruptcy; transportation; administrative law; and legislative and administrative advocacy. He has extensive litigation, regulatory and legislative experience in Washington, D.C. and Alaska. He has served as an expert witness in SBA fraud and corporate compliance. He is a frequent presenter at business conferences and serves as an adjunct professor on government contracting.
Education
- California Western School of Law, San Diego, California
- J.D. - 1986
- Beloit College
- B.A. - 1976
- American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- 1974
Admitted to Practice
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. District Court District of Alaska, 2008
- Alaska, 1986
- District of Columbia, 2005
Practice Areas
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- Government Procurement and Small Business Development
- Natural Resources Law
- Government and Agency Relations
- Alaska Native Corporations and Public Housing Authorities Law
- Federal Concessions and Recreation Law
- Land Exchanges and Acquisitions Native
- Native American & Tribal Law
- Wildlife Law
- Energy Law
Professional Associations
- Rotary Club of Anchorage-Hillside, Past President
- Boys and Girls Club Alaska, Athletic advisory board
Past Positions
- U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chief Counsel and Legislative Director
- U.S. Small Business Administration, District Counsel
- District of Alaska, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
- U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski, Senior Legislative Assistant
- U.S. Senator Ted Stevens, Staff Assistant
Honors
- Department of Justice Award for Superior Performance as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
- SBA General Counsel Award of Excellence
- SBA District Office Employee of the Year