Mr. Samuel J. Fortier

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Boston University, A.B., 1974
Law School Attended:
Gonzaga University, J.D., 1982
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, Alaska; 1982, U.S. District Court, District of Alaska; 1986, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1997, U.S. Court of Federal Claims; US Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, 2000; U.S. Supreme Court, 2002
ISLN:
907329655

Areas of Practice (10)

  • Alaska Native Law
  • Federal Indian Law
  • Litigation
  • Environmental Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Corporate Counsel
  • Native Peoples Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal Defense

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (31 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.3/5.0
  • Communication

    4.4/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/11/15 in Native American Law

    Sam is an excellent lawyer. I've worked with him many times over the years and have the highest regard for his judgment, skill, and ethical standards.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/20/14 in Indian Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/20/14 in General Practice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/12/14 in Alaska Native Law

    I have worked with Mr. Fortier on a number of cases over the years and have found him to be extremely hard working, totally dedicated to his clients, an excellent lawyer and one of the very few experts on Alaska Native law.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/04/14 in Civil Litigation

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/28/15 in Personal Injury

    Sam is a strong advocate and skilled negotiator.

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/28/15 in Tribal Law

    Sam s a collegial professional highly experienced in the area of law in which he practices. He exercises experienced judgment. He is a skilled negotiator.

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/11/15 in Native American Law

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/22/14 in Litigation

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/30/15 in Alaska Native Law

    Sam has a wealth of experience in Alaska Native Law and is a recognized leader representing a variety Alaskan Native interests.

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