Our goals and where we fit in the Anchorage and Alaska legal landscape
Who we are as a firm and as individuals
We are an Alaskan law firm meeting the family law needs of our fellow Alaskans. We come to work in sunshine and snow. We shovel our driveways, and we warm up our cars in the winter before driving in. We do it because helping you is important to us!
Jimmy White
Attorney at Law
Jimmy attended Mercer Law School in Macon, GA. He graduated from Mercer in 1999. He worked for a large firm in Atlanta, GA, for five years before relocating back to Anchorage, AK, in 2004. He joined Hughes Thorness and quickly became a partner. He has been practicing Family Law since 2005. He has an extensive background.
Pamela White
Office Manager/Paralegal
Pamela met and married Jimmy in 1985. She spent many years raising their two children. In 2006, she returned to college life and attended UAA. She graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in History. In November 2012, she joined Jimmy in his Family Law practice. Pamela is the office manager and paralegal. She works tirelessly to help Jimmy with all of his cases.
Josie Lucena
Receptionist
Josie moved to Alaska in 2002. She has three adult children. Josie has been in the legal field since 2007. She joined Hughes White in 2014 and moved with us when the firm dissolved in June 2025. She is dedicated to helping everyone who walks through our door.
Our legal family has spent more than twenty years listening to and counseling clients with needs very much like yours. And we spend hour upon hour daily counseling our clients, fighting for their interests, and studying the latest developments in the law to make sure our representation is effective and efficient. We understand the factors involved in the decisions you need to make and know how best to represent your unique situation.
Life is hard. Sometimes you need help.
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