Michelle S. Nesbett

Michelle S. Nesbett is an accomplished attorney with expertise in federal white collar criminal defense, professional liability litigation, and complex civil litigation. A graduate of the University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2006) and the University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A. in Business-Economics, 2001), Ms. Nesbett is licensed to practice law in Alaska, California, the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Ms. Nesbett began her legal career as a prosecutor with the State of Alaska, where she developed her trial advocacy skills and gained valuable courtroom experience. She later founded and managed the law firm of Nesbett & Nesbett, PC, where she handled an array of civil and criminal matters for over a decade. Her extensive legal experience spans representing clients in False Claims Act violations, Grand Jury Subpoena responses, professional liability disputes before licensing boards, and appellate work before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Since joining her current firm in 2020, Ms. Nesbett has dedicated her practice to providing strategic and results-driven legal representation in complex cases. She is recognized for her meticulous preparation, persuasive advocacy, and ability to navigate high-stakes litigation. Her professional accomplishments include being designated a “Super Lawyer” in 2019, a distinction that highlights her exceptional peer recognition and professional achievements.

Beyond her busy legal practice, Ms. Nesbett is a dedicated community leader in Anchorage. She currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Anchorage Association of Women Lawyers and the Alaska Bar Association’s Mediation Panel. Known for her strong legal expertise, client-focused approach, and long-standing community involvement, Ms. Nesbett is widely recognized as a trusted and respected advocate in her field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Counsel, Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot
• Board Chair, Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center
• Mediation Panel, Alaska Bar Association
• Alaska Chapter, Federal Bar Association

Licensed State

• Alaska

Education

• University of San Francisco School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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