In private practice since 1969, Kenneth P. Jacobus PC concentrates its practice on civil and constitutional law, both trials and appeals, with an emphasis on protecting civil and constitutional rights.  

The practice is located in downtown Anchorage, convenient to both Courthouses.  

A broad spectrum of legal services is offered in the following areas: 

• Administrative Law

• Appeals

• Commercial

• Constitutional Law

• Corporations

• General Litigation

• Insurance Claims

• Intellectual Property

• Personal Injury

• Products Liability

• Real Estate

• Voters Rights

• Wrongful Death

COURT AND DATES OF ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

• Alaska , all State and Federal Courts - 1969

• Wisconsin , all State and Federal Courts - 1968

• United States Supreme Court - 1972

• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals - 1970

• United States Court of Federal Claims - 1976

• United States Tax Court - 1974

• United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals - 1976

• United States Customs Court - 1972

• United States Court of Military Appeals - 1976

• United States Court of Military Review (Army) - 1985

ABOUT KEN JACOBUS

Mr. Jacobus graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1965, and completed his law degree there in 1968.  

From 1968 until 1990, Mr. Jacobus practiced with Hughes, Thorsness, Gantz, Powell & Brundin,  where he was a principal partner.  

Hughes, Thorsness, Gantz, Powell & Brundin was one of the oldest and largest law firm in Alaska, with general civil trial and appellate practice including corporate, banking, real estate, tax, estate planning, governmental, municipal bonding, insurance, surety, oil and gas, labor relations, and probate law.  

Mr. Jacobus' practice was general civil trial and appellate, in both the federal and state courts, with principal emphasis on appellate and governmental, insurance defense and surety matters.  He was responsible for numerous matters in the federal and state trial courts, including civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, admiralty non-jury trials, and matters resolved through motion practice or settlement.  These include matters in federal court pursuant to diversity, other original, and removal jurisdictions.

Mr. Jacobus was responsible for numerous appeals in both the state and federal systems, resulting in over 100 written and published opinions.  He was responsible for various appeals within federal administrative agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Veterans Administration, Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, and also to the Commandant, United States Coast Guard.

Mr. Jacobus has substantial experience in municipal and other governmental practice for the State of Alaska and numerous Alaska municipalities, including Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star Borough and School District, Kenai, Bethel, and others.  Responsible for civil, criminal, financial, legislative, and other matters.  

In 1990, Mr. Jacobus opened his own private law practice.  

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS

• Alaska Legislature Constitutional Revision Task Force, 1993 - 1994

• Alaska Bar Association - 1969 to present

• Chairman, Ethics Committee - 1982 to 1990
  Decided ethical questions for Alaska courts and Bar Association, prepared formal ethics opinions and decisions for the Board of Governors dealing with both the Codes of Professional Responsibility and Judicial Conduct, and provided ethical guidance to Alaska lawyers and judges.

• Disciplinary Committee - 1982 to 1988, reappointment 1994

• Served as Chairman and panel member in attorney disciplinary hearings.

• Fee Arbitration Committee, 1994 to present

• Bridge-the-Gap for Young Lawyers Committee

• Instructor in C.L.E. programs such as trial and appellate practice, insurance law, and professional responsibility.

• Admission Hearing Officer

• Special Award:  First Annual Board of Governors Distinguished Service Award - 1986

• Alaska Legal Service Corporation Board of Directors - 1970 to 1975

• Pro Bono Volunteer and Member of Pro Bono Services Panel - 1970 to present

• Anchorage Bar Association - 1970 to present

• Treasurer, 1978 to present

• First Annual Distinguished Service Award - 1992

• Tanana Valley Bar Association, 1969, 1990 - 1992, 1995, 2000 - date

• Matanuska Bar Association, 1998-2000

• Chairman, Alaska Supreme Court Committee to Address Unauthorized Practice of Law - 1985 to 1987

• Alaska Judicial Council Committee to Study and Revise Judicial Retention Bar Poll - 1981 to 1983

• American Bar Association - 1969 to present

• American Judicature Society - 1973 to present

• Anchorage Chamber of Commerce - 1991 to present

• Municipal Committee - 1987 to 1989

• Alaska Municipal Attorneys' Association - 1980 to 1984, 1997 to present

• Founding member, Alaska Association of Private Career Educators - 1985 to 1999

• Attorney for Iditarod Trail Committee (The Last Great Dog Mushing Race) - 1988 to 1995

• Alaska Bar Examination Review Course - 1975 to 1995

REPUBLICAN PARTY ACTIVITIES 

• Volunteer Legal Counsel, Republican Party of Alaska , 1988 to 2003

• As RPA legal counsel, litigated matters for the party, without charge, before the Alaska State Courts, U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and Supreme Court of the United States, relating to constitutionality of form of primary election, reapportionment, constitutionality of campaign finance laws, reapportionment, residency disputes, and other matters.

• Also, coordinated the instant run-off voting initiative petition, which resulted in the RPA's IRV priority being on the Alaska General Election Ballot in 2002. 

• Lawyers for Bush/Cheney, Alaska Co-Chairman, 2000

OTHER ACTIVITIES  

• National Rifle Association - Life Member

• Reserve Officers Association

• American Legion

• Alaska Peace Officers Association