Brena, Bell & Clarkson, P.C. is a law firm which provides diversified legal services for a broad range of clients. We have built our firm through an ongoing commitment to quality. Our legal practice includes commercial transactions, civil litigation, appellate, oil and gas, telecommunications, tax assessment, personal injury, corporate, real estate, employment, estate planning and probate, and administrative law. We practice before both the federal and state courts and regulatory agencies.
Our clients range in size from individual entrepreneurs, partnerships, and privately held corporations to publicly traded multinational corporations. Representative clients include Tesoro Alaska Petroleum Company, First National Bank of Anchorage, Northrim Bank, Alaska Exchange Carriers Association, Aurora Power Resources, CDF General Contractors, F. Robert Bell & Associates, Nu-Coal Technology, Wholesale Distributors of Alaska, Lindal Cedar Homes, On the Mark Food Services (Little Caesar's in Alaska), International Petroleum Services, Russia-Alaska Export-Import Company, Army & Navy Surplus, and Bering Sea Mining & Exploration.
Mr. Robin O. Brena is the managing shareholder of Brena, Bell & Clarkson. Mr. Brena is a life-long Alaska resident. He has received graduate degrees in both business and law. Mr. Brena received his Masters of Administration (M.Ad.) with an emphasis in accounting and finance and his Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from Willamette University. He also has received his Masters of Law (LL.M.) with an emphasis in real estate development and finance law from the University of Miami. Mr. Brena has been the Chairman of the Real Estate Section of the Alaska Bar Association, Chairman of the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Alaska Bar Association, and has taught Advanced Business Law at the University of Alaska. Mr. Brena's practice emphasizes real estate, commercial litigation, tax assessment, telecommunications, oil and gas, appellate, and administrative matters before both federal and state courts and regulatory agencies. E-Mail Mr.Robin Brena
Mr. Jesse C. Bell is an attorney with Brena, Bell & Clarkson. Mr. Bell is a life-long Alaska resident. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from Willamette University. In 30 years of private practice, Mr. Bell has participated in many civil trials. He has also taught several seminars dealing with various aspects of real estate law. Mr. Bell's practice emphasizes business and commercial transactions, corporate law for both large and small businesses, probate, trust, and estate planning, real estate transactions, condominium developments, and commercial litigation. E-Mail Mr. Jesse Bell
Mr. Kevin G. Clarkson is an attorney with Brena, Bell & Clarkson. Mr. Clarkson received his Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) cum laude from Willamette University. Mr. Clarkson's practice focuses upon state and federal civil litigation at the administrative, pretrial, trial, and appellate levels regarding oil and gas pipeline transportation, professional liability (attorney and accountant malpractice), tort (personal injury and wrongful death), aviation and products liability, employment, construction, tax, RICO, fraud, fiduciary liability, contract, and constitutional issues. E-Mail Mr. Kevin Clarkson
Ms. Paula T. Vrana is an associate with Brena, Bell & Clarkson. Ms. Vrana is a life-long Alaskan. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from the University of Idaho. Ms. Vrana assists Robin O. Brena in his practice, where she focuses on real estate, estate planning, commercial litigation, business organization, and telecommunications. She also assists Kevin G. Clarkson in his practice, where she focuses upon state and federal litigation regarding tort, employment, contract, and constitutional issues. E-Mail Ms. Paula Vrana
Our Professional Staff
Ms. Elaine M. Houchen is a paralegal with Brena, Bell & Clarkson. She is the legal assistant for Mr. Brena. Ms. Houchen has been a paralegal and legal assistant in Anchorage for over 15 years. E-Mail Ms. Elaine Houchen
Ms. Eileen A. Frison is a paralegal with Brena, Bell & Clarkson. She is the legal assistant for Mr. Kevin G. Clarkson and Mr. Jesse C. Bell. Ms. Frison has been a paralegal and legal assistant in Anchorage for over 14 years. E-Mail Ms. Eileen Frison
Ms. Mardelle K. Syren Jordet is a certified PLS and paralegal with Brena, Bell & Clarkson. Ms. Jordet has been a paralegal and legal assistant in Anchorage for over 20 years. E-Mail Ms. Mardelle Jordet
Ms. Willie Price is an administrative assistant and receptionist with Brena Bell & Clarkson. Ms. Price has been associated with the legal community in Alaska since 1975. E-Mail Ms. Willie Price
Ms. Tamra Rupe is a bookkeeper for Brena Bell & Clarkson. She attended the University of Alaska, Anchorage, and College of the Ozarks in Branson, Missouri. Ms. Rupe has been a bookkeeper since 1986. E-Mail Ms. Tamra Rupe
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