Landye Bennett Blumstein Hires Associate Attorney Ryan J. Thomas
The law firm of Landye Bennett Blumstein (LBB) hired Ryan J. Thomas as an Associate Attorney. At LBB, Thomas’ practice focuses on real estate transactions, business law, working with Alaska Native corporations, and other transactional work.
Thomas was born and raised in Fairbanks and lives in Anchorage with his wife and two children. He attended the University of Colorado School of Law and practiced commercial real estate law in the Lower 48 before returning to Alaska. He is a member of the Alaska Bar Association.
Thomas brings a depth of knowledge and years of experience in commercial real estate and natural resource management. He previously worked in project management in both academic and nonprofit settings. He also worked for the Alaska Department of Natural Resources before returning to private law practice.
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September 2026
What happens when a city with fewer than 300 residents becomes a major freight and tourism hub, despite being accessible only by boat, plane, or a one-lane highway/railroad tunnel managed on a strict schedule?
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