James B Gottstein Law Offices is a distinguished legal practice founded by a Harvard Law School graduate, specializing in complex business law, real estate, public land law, and groundbreaking mental health litigation. With over 40 years of experience, the firm is recognized for handling high-impact cases that have shaped Alaska law and protected vulnerable populations.
Jim Gottstein’s approach combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to social justice, representing a diverse clientele that ranges from individuals and businesses to Alaska Native corporations, non-profits, and tribal governments. His landmark work includes the Mental Health Trust Lands Litigation, which restored a million-acre trust, and the release of the Zyprexa Papers, exposing harmful pharmaceutical practices. Though now functionally retired, his legacy includes significant appellate victories in mental health law.
Services Offered
- Business Law
- Real Estate Law
- Public Land Law
- Mental Health Law
- Appellate Practice
- Corporate Representation
- Non-Profit Organization Representation
- Alaska Native Corporation Representation
- Tribal Government Representation
- Litigation
The firm is based in Anchorage, Alaska, and has been admitted to practice in Alaska State Courts, the U.S. District Courts for Alaska and the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the 7th and 9th Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
