Holmes Weddle & Barcott PC

Holmes Weddle & Barcott is a full-service commercial law firm with a history dating back to 1914. Based in the Pacific Northwest, the firm maintains offices in Alaska, Washington, and Oregon. Originally rooted in the maritime and natural resources industries, the scope of its practice has expanded to serve a wide range of sectors.

The firm provides legal representation in litigation and transactions, offering counsel and advocacy to clients. Holmes Weddle & Barcott has a long involvement in the legal affairs of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Its current name was adopted in 1998. In 2003, the firm expanded its services by integrating the principals of Freeman & Watts, adding experience in construction, contract, and labor relations law.

Attorneys at the firm have been recognized with inclusions in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. The firm itself has been acknowledged by U.S. News and World Report as a top-tier law firm for Admiralty and Maritime Law, Construction Law, and Employment Law. Former members have held significant legal positions, including Chief Justice and Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court, Judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Attorney General of the State of Alaska. This background contributes to the firm's perspective on legal matters in the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Rim.