Who We Are
North Star Law Group was created with the single overarching goal of providing tailored legal services to our clients. The individual needs of each client is to be respected above all else. There will be no round peg into a square hole. Our service is unique to each client and to each client's changing circumstance. In effect, we provide valuable and tailored services in an ever-changing world.
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Attorneys
Partner
Michael Rose
Michael is lifelong resident of Anchorage, receiving his undergraduate at UAA, where he led its accomplished Speech and Debate Team to victories across the U.S., including a national championship, and internationally. From the early years of his practice, Michael has litigated cases throughout Alaska, most notably as part of a trial team that won a $51.3 million verdict in a business litigation case. Michael maintains a varied civil litigation and trial practice, and has litigated cases in both federal and state court in Alaska, including arguing in front of the Alaska Supreme Court. In 2016, Michael was awarded UAA's prestigious "Emerging Leader" Alumni of Distinction Award.
Education
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2012, cum laude
CALI Award for Excellence: Advanced Evidence; Conflicts of Laws
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE
B.A., Political Science, 2009
Activities & Affiliations & Distinctions
• UAA Alumni of Distinction Emerging Leader Award
• Sand Lake Community Council Executive Board, Treasurer, 2017-2018
• Friends of Seawolf Debate, President, 2016-present
Bar Admissions
• Alaska, Federal District Court of Alaska
Partner
Brian Riekkola
Brian focuses on the various facets of law that revolve around business litigation, landlord representation, probate litigation, non-judicial foreclosures, contract drafting, intellectual property and municipal disputes. Prior to co-founding North Star Law Group, Brian worked at a gold mine and in the oil fields. Brian was later part of an arbitration team that achieved a $9.6 million award in a construction dispute. Brian has represented Alaskan companies and individuals at all levels of the state courts, including arguing in front of the Alaska Supreme Court. Brian has represented clients around Alaska, including foreclosures in Kodiak, evictions in Fairbanks, drafting contracts in Homer, and litigating business disputes in Anchorage.
Education
OREGON SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2013
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
B.S., Electronic Engineering Tech., 2009
Notable Experience
Law Clerk for Hon. Patrick McKay
Judicial Clerk for Hon. Nancy Porter
Field Specialist for Schlumberger, Ltd.
Bar Admissions
Alaska, Federal District Court of Alaska, USPTO
Partner
Adam Gulkis
Adam first came to Alaska on a long weekend in 2009 for the World Beard and Moustache contest. Although disappointed that he was only awarded the 4th best Salvador Dali moustache in the world, Adam knew that he had to figure out a way to get back to Alaska. In 2013, Adam packed up all his belongings and headed north to the last frontier to open a solo practice focusing on divorce, child custody, and assisting survivors of domestic violence. In 2022, Adam joined North Star Law Group, LLC to serve more members of the Alaskan community.
Adam has a wide range of experience. Adam was born on Tyndall Air Force base and grew up in Panama City, Florida. Adam moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to pursue a Bachelor’s degree at Carnegie Mellon University. Adam studied bronze casting at Nagoya Zokei Geijitsu Daigaku in Komaki-shi, Japan. After completing his foundry apprenticeship in Florida, Adam moved to California where he spent nearly a decade at Apple, Inc. working on everything from the original iMac to the touch sensor of the iPhone. Some say that every iPhone is calibrated to his finger! Adam went to law school at Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco where he competed in three national mock trial competitions. Adam studied code law at Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense in France and in New Orleans.
Education
GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2013
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
B.F.A., Site Installation and Electronic Media, 1998
Affiliations & Notable Experience
Alaska Bar Association - Family Law Bar Section, Unbundled Law Section
Environmental Law Journal - Golden Gate University
Intern at the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Intern at the San Francisco Public Defender
Bar Admissions
Alaska, Tlingit & Haida Tribal Court
Associate
Harrison Kerth
Harrison moved to Anchorage, AK in 2021. Prior to joining North Star Law Group, Harrison earned a Real Estate and Construction Management degree from the University of Denver and Juris Doctor degree from the University of Montana. During law school summers, Harrison was a summer law clerk for the City of Chicago and an intern for Clayco. During his third year of law school, Harrison worked with the Blackstone Launchpad at the University of Montana helping small businesses and entrepreneurs with their business needs and issues. Outside the office, Harrison pursues skiing hunting, and aviation. He is excited to join the legal profession in this great state as part of North Star Law Group.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
B.S., Real Estate and Construction Management, 2017
Notable Experience
Summer Law Clerk for the City of Chicago
Legal Intern for Clayco
Legal Intern for the University of Montana
Legal Intern for the Blackstone Launchpad at the University of Montana
Bar Admissions
Alaska, Montana, Federal District Court of Alaska
Associate
Kevin F. Sullivan Jr.
Kevin moved to Anchorage, AK in the summer of 2022. Prior to joining North Star Law Group, Kevin received a Criminology and Criminal Justice degree from the University of Massachusetts: Boston and a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University. During his time as an undergraduate, Kevin worked for the Boston Red Sox. While in law school, Kevin worked as a clerk for Rudolph Friedman LLP in their civil litigation group. As a third-year law student, Kevin worked as a student attorney in the juvenile defender’s clinic representing juveniles in criminal cases. Outside of the office, Kevin takes time at any lake to read, kayak and enjoy the great outdoors. Kevin is excited to join the Alaskan community and explore the land of the midnight sun.
Education
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS: BOSTON
B.A., Criminology and Criminal Justice, 2019
Notable Experience & Affiliations
Law Clerk at Rudolph Friedman LLP
Rule 3.03 Student Attorney at the Suffolk Juvenile Defender’s Clinic
Bar Admissions
Alaska, Massachusetts, Federal District Court of Alaska
Associate
KeN Ciccoli
Ken first moved to Alaska in 2018 following a short career in cancer pathology. While living in Homer, he rented a dry cabin just off Kachemak Bay where he studied for the LSAT, spent time with creative writing, and made his living as a social worker. In 2019, Ken returned to his childhood home on the east coast where he attended Delaware Law School, certain he would make an eventual return to Alaska. While in school, Ken focused his studies on business and corporate litigation, and worked in a high-volume insurance defense practice.
Near graduation, Ken found the opportunity to return to Alaska through a clerkship at the Alaska Superior Court in Anchorage where he was able to work with superior court judges across the state. He is grateful to be back. When not working, Ken likes to play softball, cook, bake sourdough, go to the gym, and walk the trails around Homer with his wife and their dog named Turtle.
Education
DELAWARE LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor, 2022, Magna Cum Laude
William Prickett Business Award & Scholarship
Transactional Law Honor Society
Certificates for Outstanding Performance
Business Organizations
International Bankruptcy
WESLEY COLLEGE
B.A., Psychology, Minor in Human Biology, 2017, Magna Cum Laude
Notable Experience & Affiliations
Law Clerk for Hon. Eric Aarseth
Law Clerk for Hon. Laura Hartz
Alaska Men’s Softball State Championship MVP, 2018, D-Division
Bar Admissions
Alaska, Federal District Court of Alaska
Associate
Sarah Tyler
Sarah first came to Alaska in the spring of 2022, where she fell in love with the mountains and moved to Anchorage in the summer of 2023. She worked as a paralegal in a civil litigation law firm in Tacoma for several years before heading out to Gonzaga Law School in 2020. When Sarah has time away from work or bar prep, she enjoys camping, ice fishing, building terrariums and cuddling her two cats, Paprika and Nutmeg.
Education
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2023
SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY
B.A., Criminal Justice, 2016
Notable Experience & Affiliations
Summer Law Clerk for Hon. Michelle Szambelan
Bar Admissions
Alaska - Supervised Practitioner