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• Curtis Patterson

Law Firm Overview

Legal problems often impact multiple areas of a person's life.  At the Law Office of Curtis W. Patteson, I take a pre-emptive approach when handling my clients' cases.  I will explain how a divorce can have a direct impact on a client's estate plan and how a domestic violence protective order could affect visitation and custody.  It is this multifaceted approach to your legal problems which can assist you in keeping down your future costs and troubles.

I also believe in the power of reason and cooperative negotiation to resolve disputes.  However, I also understand that aggressive, determined legal action is sometimes necessary to protect your rights and interests.  As a former Army Captain I am more than willing to litigate your case if necessary.

Additionally when you have real legal concerns, you want a lawyer who understands your values and will help you find options you can pursue in line with those values. 

My practice areas include:

Estate Planning – Legal issues aren't necessarily one-time issues that can be resolved and permanently put away.  Life is filled with change and these changes can impact what you intend to do with your estate.  I pride myself on carefully planning for issues that may arise in the future, thus saving you time and money.  I work with my clients in building lasting relationships so that as your needs change in the future I will know you and your case and be there to assist you.  I can help you with your estate plan, will, living will, trusts, living trusts, powers of attorney and more.

Probate & Estate Administration – If you have recently lost a family member, I am well equipped to deal with all aspects of Alaska's probate and estate administration processes.  I can provide you with guidance on the most efficient, affordable solution and if necessary guide you through the complexities of guardianships. 

Family and Divorce Law – Divorce involves a number of legal and financial issues that will impact you and your children for years to come.  I can help you with divorce, custody, child support, adoptions, actions for paternity, restraining orders and more.

I am a knowledgeable, compassionate and caring Christian attorney who has made a conscious decision to specialize in family law cases.  I recognize that family law is an area of law that has a serious impact on all parties involved, and most specifically upon the unwilling participants in family law matters: the children.

Marriage is supposed to be a life-long commitment. However, there are times when even the best intentions are thwarted.  When this happens, it is best if you can be legally represented by someone who shares your beliefs and will approach your divorce from a standpoint that will agree with the teachings of the Bible.

Areas of Practice

• Adoption
• Child Support
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Estate Planning
• Family Law
• Living Wills
• Probate & Estate Administration
• Trusts
• Wills

Pro Bono Activities

• Anchorage Youth Court - Legal Advisor, 2009 - Present

West Practice Categories

Business Organizations, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Collaborative Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Medicare & Medicaid, Social Security -- Disability, Veterans' Affairs, Health & Health Care Law, Disability, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration