Our Attorneys

Mark Choate — Founder

Mark Choate has represented injured Alaskans and the families of those wrongfully killed since 1980, when he founded Choate Law Firm in downtown Juneau. He earned his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 1980 and is a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, the country's best-known intensive program for plaintiff trial advocacy. Over four decades he has tried hundreds of cases to Alaska juries — serious injury, wrongful death, and maritime and commercial fishing cases under the Jones Act — earning the firm its reputation as one of the very few plaintiff trial firms headquartered in Southeast Alaska.

Licensed in: Alaska, Washington, California, Hawaii
Education: J.D., Seattle University School of Law (1980); Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
Profile: Mark Choate on Justia

Jon Choate — Partner

Jon Choate joined Choate Law Firm LLC as an attorney in 2013. Prior to joining his father's practice, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney's Office in Manhattan. He is a 2010 graduate of Harvard Law School and is licensed to practice in Alaska, California, New York, and Washington. He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife, Jess, and their three children.

Licensed in: Alaska, California, New York, Washington
Education: J.D., Harvard Law School (2010)
Background: former Assistant District Attorney, Manhattan DA's Office

How we work

We are a small firm by design — every case is prepared for trial by the attorneys themselves. Insurers evaluate a claim differently when the lawyers on the other side actually try cases. We take a limited number of serious matters, advance the case costs, and work on a contingency fee: if we recover nothing, you owe no attorney fee. Calls are answered promptly, and you will always know which attorney is handling your case — because you'll be talking to him.

Frequently asked questions

Which attorney will handle my case? One of the two attorneys on this page — directly. We don't hand cases to case managers.

Do you only take Alaska cases? Alaska is our home and focus. Between them our attorneys are also licensed in Washington, California, Hawaii, and New York (specific jurisdiction varies by attorney).

What does a consultation cost? Nothing. The consultation is free, and we take cases on a contingency fee — no fee unless we recover for you.

Where are you located? 424 North Franklin Street in downtown Juneau, serving clients throughout Alaska by phone, video, or in person.

Disclaimer

This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Attorneys at Choate Law Firm LLC are licensed in Alaska, California, Hawaii, New York, and Washington (specific jurisdiction varies by attorney). Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.