James B Gottstein Law Offices

The Law Offices of James B. Gottstein was founded in 1985 by James B. Gottstein, a 1978 graduate of Harvard Law School. Mr. Gottstein brought over 40 years of experience to his practice, representing a diverse clientele including individuals, corporations, business entities, Alaska Native corporations, non-profits, and an Alaska Native tribal government.

The firm's practice encompassed a wide range of legal areas, including business matters, real estate, public land law, and mental health law. Mr. Gottstein was involved in cases with significant impacts, such as the Mental Health Trust Lands Litigation, which led to the reconstitution of a 1 million-acre trust and the creation of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority. He was also instrumental in subpoenaing and releasing the Zyprexa Papers, detailing harm caused by the drug and its illegal marketing. His appellate work primarily focused on mental health-related cases. While the Law Offices of James B. Gottstein has essentially closed, Mr. Gottstein maintains an active law license and continues advocacy work for the rights of individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness.