Lessmeier and Winters, LLC – Juneau, AK

Trusted Civil Defense and Litigation Experts

Lessmeier and Winters, LLC is a premier civil litigation firm located in Juneau, Alaska, serving clients throughout the entire state. With a focus on civil defense, the firm has earned a stellar reputation for representing individuals, businesses, and insurers in complex legal disputes. The firm’s partners, including seasoned attorneys who have practiced in Alaska since the late 1970s, bring decades of trial experience to the table. They are dedicated to the ethical practice of law and creative problem-solving, ensuring that every client receives impeccable representation whether they are defending against a claim or pursuing one.

Specialized Defense Practice

While many firms focus on plaintiff work, Lessmeier and Winters, LLC occupies a critical niche in Insurance Defense and Medical Malpractice Defense. They are the legal team that physicians, hospitals, and professionals turn to when their reputations and livelihoods are on the line. Their deep understanding of the insurance industry and administrative law allows them to navigate regulatory issues with precision. In addition to defense work, they handle a broad spectrum of civil matters, including:

• Civil Trial Work: defending and prosecuting cases involving personal injury, property damage, and commercial disputes.
• Professional Liability: Representing lawyers, doctors, and other professionals in malpractice suits and ethics investigations.
• Municipal and State Liability: defending government entities and municipalities against tort claims.
• Employment Law: Handling disputes regarding wrongful termination and workplace discrimination from the employer’s perspective.

Highly Rated and Respected

The attorneys at Lessmeier and Winters are recognized leaders in the Alaska legal community. The firm has achieved the highest rating of AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to their legal ability and ethical standards. They are also listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Their approach combines aggressive courtroom advocacy with skilled negotiation, often utilizing mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively. If you are an insurer, a business owner, or a professional in need of a sophisticated defense in Juneau, this firm provides the high-level counsel you require.

We practice creatively, looking for the best possible way to represent our clients. We give each client the benefit of our many years of actual trial experience.

Convenient Mendenhall Valley Office

The firm is located at 8800 Glacier Hwy Suite 230A, situated within the Jordan Creek Center in the Mendenhall Valley. This location offers easy access away from the congestion of downtown, with ample parking for clients. The office serves as a base for their statewide practice, where they regularly travel to try cases in communities from Ketchikan to Fairbanks.