BESSENYEY & VAN TUYN, L.L.C.

For over 20 years, Bessenyey & Van Tuyn has been a trusted provider of skilled legal services in Alaska. Our dedicated team is committed to leveraging their extensive knowledge to assist you with crucial matters related to Elder, Environmental, Energy, and Administrative Law. The firm's Elder Law division is spearheaded by founding partner Ilona Bessenyey, who guides clients through all facets of estate and health care planning—this includes creating wills and trusts, establishing powers of attorney and advance health care directives, as well as navigating long-term care options and Medicaid issues. Likewise, our Environmental and Administrative Law sector is led by founding partner Peter Van Tuyn along with attorneys Teresa Clemmer, Karen Schmidt, and Jen Marlow. With more than six decades of combined experience in litigation at both state和federal levels—as well as advocacy before various administrative agencies—we pride ourselves on being fierce proponents for our clients’ needs. Recognized among the Best Lawyers® reinstated by Super Lawyer accolades alongside U.S. News & World Report’s designation for Best Law Firm across categories such as Litigation (Environmental), Environmental Law，and Natural Resource law; we are ready to deliver high-quality legal support aimed at helping you realize your objectives efficiently.