About Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C.

Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C. is an Alaska-based law firm known for sophisticated legal counsel across business, estate, tax, and litigation matters. Formed through the union of respected Anchorage practices, the firm brings decades of experience serving individuals, organizations, and enterprises throughout Alaska. An AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and recognition from Best Lawyers® and Super Lawyers® reflect a long-standing reputation for excellence, professionalism, and sound legal judgment.

Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C. focuses on targeted practice areas, including business entities and planning, mergers and acquisitions, estate and trust planning, probate and trust administration, tax planning and controversies, natural resources, nonprofit and tax-exempt entities, employment law, real estate, and complex litigation. This breadth allows coordinated solutions for multifaceted legal matters. Deep familiarity with Alaska’s regulatory and economic landscape strengthens strategic decision-making across industries and practice areas.

Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C. delivers personalized legal solutions through careful analysis, thorough preparation, and practical execution. Attorneys emphasize clarity in recommendations and documents, avoiding unnecessary complexity while addressing long-term objectives and risk. Each matter is approached with efficiency, responsiveness, and respect for client resources. This disciplined methodology supports effective planning, dispute resolution, and transactional outcomes grounded in experience and technical precision.

Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C. continues a legacy that began in 1977, expanding steadily to meet growing client needs and legal complexity. The 2024 rebranding reflects significant growth in talent and capabilities while preserving core values of education, integrity, and service. Based in Anchorage, the firm provides trusted counsel rooted in Alaska experience, professional collaboration, and a commitment to delivering reliable, results-driven legal representation.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Business Contracts
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Corporate, LLC, and Equity-Owner Meetings and Governance
  • Corporations
  • Employment Agreements
  • Formation of All Business Entities
  • Intangible Property Protection
  • Leases
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Tax Planning and Compliance
  • Business Formation and Entity Selection
  • Contract Drafting and Negotiation
  • Corporate Financing and Securities
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance
  • Corporate Restructuring and Reorganization
  • Employment Law and Executive Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Protection
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Shareholder Agreements and Disputes
  • Mergers and Acquisitions and Purchase and Sale of Business
  • Non-profits, Private Foundations and 501(c) Entities
  • Oil & Gas and Other Natural Resources
  • Securities Law
  • Tax Exempt Entities
  • Tax Planning & Controversie
Employment Law
  • ADA, FMLA, EEO and other Regulatory Compliance
  • Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreements
  • Employment-related Contracts
  • Employee Handbooks and Policy Manuals
  • Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Arrangements and Rabbi Trusts
  • Terminations
Estate and Trust Planning
  • Asset Protection Planning and Trusts
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Charitable Gift and Trust Planning
  • Community Property Agreements and Trusts
  • Guardianship and Conservatorships
  • Gun Trusts
  • Irrevocable Trusts
  • Living Wills and Health Care Directives
  • Pre- and Postnuptial Agreements
  • Powers of Attorney - Financial
  • Probate and Trust Administration
  • Revocable Living Trusts
  • Third-party Medicaid Planning
  • Wills and Trusts
Family Law
  • Pre- and Postnuptial Agreements
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Appellate Tax Litigation
  • Commercial & Business Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Estate and Trust Litigation
  • Expert Witness
  • Fiduciary Litigation
  • General Civil Litigation
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Oil & Gas Litigation
  • Partnership Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Securities Litigation
  • Trial Practice
Native Law
  • Tribal Governance and Sovereignty Issues
  • Native American Rights Litigation
  • Tribal Land and Natural Resource Management
  • Economic Development and Tribal Business Ventures
  • Cultural Heritage and Sacred Sites Protection
  • Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Compliance and Litigation
  • Negotiation of Tribal-State Compacts and Agreements
Real Estate
  • Construction Law
  • Deeds and Deeds of Trust
  • Easements, including Conservation Easements
  • IRC §1031 Exchanges
  • Landlord/Tenant Law
  • Leases
  • Purchase and Sale Agreements
  • Rights of First Refusal

Fees

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Office location for Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C.

Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C.

1127 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501