Fairbanks, Alaska  ·  Established 1982

Litigation that has shaped Alaska law.

The Law Offices of William R. Satterberg, Jr. is an active civil and criminal litigation firm, handling complex cases across Alaska, nationally by pro hac vice admission, and through an affiliate office in the Northern Mariana Islands.

1976
Admitted to the Alaska Bar
1982
Firm established
Civil & Criminal
Litigation
Statewide
+ National & CNMI

The Firm

A Fairbanks litigation firm with a reputation for taking the hard cases.

Established in 1982, the Law Offices of William R. Satterberg, Jr. has handled significant civil and criminal litigation across Alaska for more than four decades.

On the civil side, the firm concentrates on personal injury and wrongful death. On the criminal side, it has argued landmark cases on constitutional rights and defended major state and federal matters, from violent crimes to drug, economic, and computer offenses.

Its clients have ranged from individuals and businesses to insurance and construction companies, Alaska Native regional and surface corporations, municipal and state agencies, and clients overseas in the Far East and Europe.

Mr. Satterberg was admitted to the Alaska Bar in 1976. He graduated from Syracuse University College of Law, spending his second year at Notre Dame’s London program, and practices alongside associate attorney Meredith Morris and a full paralegal, secretarial, and accounting staff.

Above all, the firm works to stay responsive and easy to deal with. Without that, it could not exist.

What We Handle

Practice areas

Civil Litigation

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

The firm’s civil practice places particular emphasis on serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation on behalf of individuals and families.

  • Catastrophic injury
  • Wrongful death
  • Insurance disputes
Criminal Defense

State & Federal Defense

Major state and federal criminal defense, including several landmark cases in the area of constitutional rights.

  • Violent crimes
  • DUI / DWI
  • Drug crimes
  • Economic & computer crimes
  • Sexual offenses
Specialized Defense

Environmental & Fish & Game

Representation of clients accused of both federal and state environmental violations and fish & game offenses.

  • Fish & game
  • Environmental
  • Regulatory
Complex Civil

Business & Multi-Jurisdiction

Complex civil litigation for business clients, corporations, and governmental entities — statewide, nationally, and through the firm’s CNMI affiliate office.

  • Contract litigation
  • Eminent domain
  • Construction
  • Native corporations
  • Government entities
Please note: the firm ordinarily does not accept cases in the fields of bankruptcy, workers’ compensation, or family & domestic law.

Standing & Recognition

Verified across the profession.

Alaska Bar Association
Active
In good standing since 1976 · Bar No. 7610126 · No misconduct on record
Washington State Bar
Admitted
Member since 2005 · No misconduct on record
Martindale-Hubbell®
4.5/5
Peer rating from fellow attorneys · Peer Distinguished™ · Firm rating 4.2/5
Experience
49 yrs
Active litigation practice across Alaska’s state and federal courts since 1976

In the firm’s own words

“Mr. Satterberg does not currently own a BMW or a genuine Rolex — but that could always change.
— A note that has greeted clients for four decades

Location & Hours

Downtown Fairbanks, on 4th Avenue.

William R. Satterberg Jr. Law Offices sign
The firm on 4th Avenue

Office hours are flexible and can be tailored to meet client needs. Weekend and evening appointments are available.

Office
709 4th Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Fax
(907) 452-3988

Office Hours

Open through lunch

Monday – Friday7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday – SundayBy appointment
EveningsBy appointment
For security and confidentiality reasons, email inquiries are not accepted. Please call the firm directly to discuss your case.

Discuss Your Case

Tell us what happened.

Call the firm to discuss the nature of your case and whether we may be able to provide the services you need. Consultations are by telephone — no email required.

(907) 452-4454