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Anne Marie Tavella

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Chair, Office DEI Committee (Anchorage)

T 907.257.5345 Anchorage
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Anne Marie Tavella helps clients work through commercial litigation cases, as well as government contracts disputes and regulatory compliance. Whether the cases involve construction disputes, wrongful termination cases, small business contracting compliance, or other contract-based disputes, Anne Marie assists clients in navigating these issues while minimizing business disruptions. Her focus is to help clients—including Alaska Native corporations—continue to focus on project or contract performance while ensuring the steps are met for federal bid protests, litigation under the Contract Disputes Act, 8(a), and compliance with federal regulations.

Practice Highlights

Government contracts

Successful settlement and resolution of numerous claims against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S Air Force, the U.S. Navy, and the Federal Highway Administration before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.

Successful bid protest in the Court of Federal Claims in 2022.

Construction

Assisting prime contractors and subcontractors with drafting construction contracts that maximize protections to limit litigation.
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Admitted to Practice

  • Alaska, 2015
  • Washington, 2009
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 2009
  • U.S. District Court, District of Alaska, 2016
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2017

Education

  • J.D., Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, 2008
    • Senior Articles Editor, Northwestern University Journal of International Human Rights
    • Secretary, Asian Pacific American Law Students Association
  • M.A., Public Affairs Reporting, University of Illinois, 2003
  • B.S., Journalism, Southern Illinois University, 2001, cum laude

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Volunteer Pro Bono Attorney, Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Professional Recognition

    • Named as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" by Chambers USA in Construction (Alaska), 2025; Listed as "Up and Coming," 2023-2024
    • Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers in Construction Law, 2024-present
    • Selected to "Alaska Rising Stars," Thomson Reuters, 2017; Selected to "Washington Rising Stars," 2014
    • Selected to "America's Best-in-State Lawyers" by Forbes, 2025

Background

    • Associate, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Anchorage, Alaska, 2014-2015
    • Associate, Watt Tieder Hoffar & Fitzgerald LLP, Seattle, 2013-2014
    • Associate, Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLP, Seattle, 2008-2013
    • Summer Associate, Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLP, Seattle, 2006 and 2007
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