Shane C. Coffey

Shane C. Coffey is an Anchorage attorney with Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C. whose practice focuses on complex commercial transactions and corporate law, supported by experience in commercial litigation and finance. He has represented small businesses as general counsel and has worked on civil litigation and appeals before the Alaska Supreme Court. Shane helps clients address transactions, business structures, disputes, and strategic decisions that require an understanding of commercial relationships and corporate risk.

Shane earned a J.D. with a Concentration in Transactional Business Law from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2016. He earned a B.B.A. in Finance with an Investment Concentration and a minor in Economics from the University of Alaska, Anchorage in 2012. His legal and finance education supports work involving commercial transactions, corporate planning, contracts, business strategy, and the financial considerations that can shape negotiations and organizational decisions.

Shane clerked for Justice Peter J. Maassen of the Alaska Supreme Court before entering private practice. A substantial part of his career has involved complex transactions, but his work also includes serving as general counsel to businesses, handling civil litigation, and advocating in appeals. This combination gives him experience with both deal planning and contested matters, helping clients evaluate agreements, business risks, disputes, and the potential litigation consequences of commercial decisions.

Shane C. Coffey is admitted in Alaska, the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is a member of the Alaska Bar Association and its Business Law Section. Shane’s background in finance, transactional law, litigation, and appellate work supports practical business advice across different stages of a company’s legal needs, from structuring and transactions to disputes and general counsel responsibilities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C.
• Member, Alaska Bar Association
• Member, Alaska Bar Association, Business Law Section

Licensed State

• Alaska

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) in With a Concentration in Transactional Business Law
• University of Alaska, Anchorage
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance with Investment Concentration, minor in Economics

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