Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, D. Alaska
12 approved rates from 5 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Jun 12, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.
| Role | Median | Middle half | Range | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $500 | $350 to $600 | 6 |
The court approved a lower rate than requested for 3 of 11 timekeepers (27%).
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$500/hr
In D. Alaska fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved attorney rate was $500 an hour (6 rates).
Copy these rulings as citations
Recent D. Alaska rulings with the rates they approved, formatted for a fee petition. Check each ruling before citing it.
The United States of America v. The State of Alaska, No. 1:22-cv-00054 (D. Alaska June 12, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $400 to $600 for attorneys; $2,650 for a partner; $1,109 for an associate); Pannone v. CITC Enterprises, Inc., No. 3:24-cv-00220 (D. Alaska Oct. 16, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $475 for a partner; $375 for an associate; $250 for a paralegal); Sycks v. Transamerica Life Insurance Company, No. 3:22-cv-00010 (D. Alaska Apr. 14, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $175 for a paralegal); Johnson v. Barber & Associates LLC, No. 3:24-cv-00214 (D. Alaska Feb. 6, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $350 for an attorney with 10 years' experience); National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA v. Triumvirate, LLC, No. 3:23-cv-00146 (D. Alaska Oct. 30, 2024) (approving hourly rates of $475 for an attorney).
Rulings
Rates turn on experience, practice area, and the work done. Use these as a starting point and cite the rulings, not this page, in a fee petition.
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The United States of America v. The State of Alaska et al
Jun 12, 2026 · Environmental
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $525 $525 Attorney $400 $400 Attorney $525 $525 Attorney $600 $600 Partner $2,650 $2,650 Associate $1,109 $1,109 The court's words
AFN, represented by Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth, was charged between $265 and $525 per hour in this case.
The Commission, represented by Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Miller & Monkman, was charged between $300 and $400 per hour.
Ahtna, represented by Landye Bennett Blumstein, was charged between $325 and $525 per hour.
AVCP, represented by the Native American Rights Fund, was charged between $225 and $600 per hour.
Intervenor-Plaintiffs' Supreme Court attorneys' hourly rates range from $1,253.75 to $2,650 per hour for partners and from $950 to $1,109.25 per hour for associates.
Intervenor-Plaintiffs' Supreme Court attorneys' hourly rates range from $1,253.75 to $2,650 per hour for partners and from $950 to $1,109.25 per hour for associates.
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Pannone v. CITC Enterprises, Inc.
Oct 16, 2025 · Employment
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $715 $475 Associate $545 $375 Paralegal $365 $250 The court's words
The hourly rates charged—$715 per hour for a partner and $545 per hour for an associate attorney—are not consistent with rates in the District of Alaska that this Court has recognized.
The hourly rates charged—$715 per hour for a partner and $545 per hour for an associate attorney—are not consistent with rates in the District of Alaska that this Court has recognized.
The requested hourly rate for a paralegal is $365. Docket 17-1 at 155. The Court reduces the hourly rate for a paralegal to $250.
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Aug 12, 2025 · Immigration · Statutory rate, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $252 $252 The court's words
Plaintiff seeks a lodestar amount of $35,686.19 for the work of three attorneys billing at a rate of $251.84 per hour and costs in the amount of $405.00. DHS does not dispute the reasonableness of plaintiff's hourly rate of $251.84.
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Sycks et al v. Transamerica Life Insurance Company et al
Apr 14, 2025 · Commercial
Role Experience Requested Approved Paralegal $175 $175 The court's words
$175.00 per hour for paralegals—are reasonable and consistent with rates in the District of Alaska
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Johnson v. Barber & Associates LLC et al
Feb 6, 2025 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney 10 years $350 $350 The court's words
The Court find that Mr. Lapin’s billing rate of $350 per hour is reasonable based on his decade of experience and expertise in copyright law.
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National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA v. Triumvirate, LLC et al
Oct 30, 2024 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $475 The court's words
Twenty hours at the average hourly rate of $475 per hour equals $9,500.
FAQ
What hourly rate does the D. Alaska approve for attorneys?
A median of $500 an hour across 6 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024.
How often does the D. Alaska cut a requested hourly rate?
For 3 of 11 timekeepers (27%) in recent fee rulings.
How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the D. Alaska?
With evidence beyond your own declaration, usually recent awards in the same district for lawyers of similar experience. The rulings on this page can be cited directly; use the citation block to copy them.
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