We believe in what we do. We help injured people get back on their feet after tragedy strikes. We make a difference and are concerned for your well being. This is why we only work for plaintiffs (injured people). We don't represent insurance companies or large corporations. We sue them, instead.

We want you to receive the medical care you deserve. We want you to recover physically, emotionally and economically. We'll tell you the truth about what we can and cannot do to help you. We devote ourselves fully to each client. We know the law and know how to use it for your best interests. We trust juries and juries trust us. Click to contact us.

Mark Merdes JD/LLM

Education:

• BA (Finance): Santa Clara University magna cum laude;
• JD: California Western School of Law;
• LL.M. (Taxation): University of San Diego Law School

Associations:

• State Bar of Alaska; Licensed to practice law in the Federal Courts;
• Member, American Bar Association;
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA);
• Member, Alaska Academy of Trial Lawyers

Ward Merdes JD/MBA

Education:

• BS (Economics): Santa Clara University;
• JD: Santa Clara University cum laude;
• MBA: Cornell University - Johnson School of Management;
• Expected MA (Professional Communication): University of Alaska, Fairbanks (2003)

Associations:

• State Bar of Alaska;
• State Bar of California;
• State Bar of Washington;
• Licensed to practice law in the Federal Courts;
• Member, American Bar Association;
• Sustaining Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA);
• Lecturer, Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA);
• Director, San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association;
• Director, Alaska Academy of Trial Lawyers;
• Certified Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)

• Automobile, Airplane, Motorcycle and Snowmobile Crashes
• Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
• Wrongful Death
• Unsafe Premises
• Tourist Injuries
• Contract, Probate, and Real Property Claims

We're sick of hearing that attorneys are only "in it for the money." We offer free evaluations of any claim. Mark or Ward (or both) will meet with you in person, via e-mail to help you understand Alaskan law and your legal rights. Although our practice is dedicated to personal injury and wrongful death litigation, we also accept insurer bad faith, commercial and probate claims.

Free consultations can take up to one hour. If we can't help you, we'll tell you so up front. We'll also recommend another qualified attorney - again at no charge to you.

If an insurance adjuster tells you that your claim isn't covered, makes you an unfair offer, or tells you "That's all I can do." call a qualified attorney and get the whole truth.

CLICK TO CONTACT MERDES & MERDES!

Merdes & Merdes
455 3rd Ave. #225/226
P.O. Box 71309
Fairbanks, AK 99707-1309

1-907-452-5400
(toll free) 1-866-452-3741
(fax) 1-907-452-887

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