Legal Representation of
The Highest Quality

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.

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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.

Our Practice Areas

Creditors’ Rights

Creditors’ Rights

Employment Law

Employment Law

Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy

Construction Law

Construction Law

Corporate, Business and Commercial Law

Corporate, Business and Commercial Law

Alaska Native and Native American Law

Alaska Native & Native American Law

Animal and Endangered Species Law

Animal and Endangered Species Law

Energy and Public Utility Law

Energy and Public
Utility Law

Municipal Law

Municipal Law

Personal Injury

Personal Injury

Health Care Law

Health Care Law

Litigation

Litigation

Federal, State and Local Government Law

Federal, State, and Local Government Law

Natural Resources and Environmental Law

Natural Resources and Environmental Law

Government Contracts

Government
Contracts

Technology Law and Telecommunications

Technology Law and Tele-communications

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.

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