ATTORNEYS
Craig Richards
A lifelong Alaskan, Craig was raised in Fairbanks. In addition to a finance degree from the University of Virginia, Craig holds a law degree from Washington and Lee University and an MBA from Duke University. As a young man he clerked for Alaska Superior Court Judge Ralph Beistline and interned with investment managers for the Alaska Permanent Fund on three different occasions.
Having worked on innumerable deals and financings for corporate and governmental clients, he is one of the top finance attorneys in Alaska. Craig is also well known for his practice in complex oil and gas matters, including tax disputes, litigation, and leasing and unitization. He is a goal-oriented attorney that believes quality representation starts with integrity.
Craig is strongly committed to public service. Wherever Alaska’s best interests are at stake, he stands ready to fight. He served as Alaska’s Attorney General under Governor Walker, as the Statehood Defense Coordinator under Governor Dunleavy, and continues to advocate for Alaska’s financial health as a longstanding Trustee of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation.
Dustin Elsberry
Dustin grew up on his family’s farm outside of Fairbanks. He completed his bachelor’s degree in political science and history at the University of Alaska Fairbanks while working as a certified diesel technician. He earned a law degree from Georgetown University, after which he clerked for Alaska Supreme Court Justice Dario Borghesan.
Dustin is a dedicated appellate attorney with a range of experience in Alaska’s unique legal environment, including commercial litigation and helping government clients. He is focused on serving Alaskans and their communities while addressing the broader legal challenges that face the State.
He has a particular interest in constitutional questions and protecting individual liberties. Dustin was a legislative fellow for former Alaska State Senator Josh Revak, an intern in the Alaska Attorney General’s Office, and a policy staffer for U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan.
