Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Soldotna, AK
At Dolifka & Mery, we prioritize building lasting relationships with our clients to provide trusted legal guidance and representation for individuals, families, and businesses on the Kenai Peninsula. With over 40 years of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in estate planning, probate law, business formation, real estate law, and personal injury cases. Our practice is rooted in the community, offering personalized service that reflects the values of a small-town law office while maintaining the highest standards of legal expertise.We are committed to understanding our clients' unique needs and advocating for their best interests in every case. Our team's deep local knowledge and dedication to client satisfaction have made us a trusted legal resource since 1980. We pride ourselves on transparency, ethical representation, and delivering results-driven solutions tailored to each client's circumstances.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Law
Entity Formation
Real Estate Law
Personal Injury Law
Wills & Trusts
Business Law
Adoptions/Guardianships
Tenant Litigation
Foreclosures
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined legal experience serving the Kenai Peninsula
- Our attorneys graduated from top-tier law schools and maintain local community ties
- We provide personalized service with a focus on estate planning and probate avoidance
- Our team handles complex business formation and real estate transactions
- Free initial consultations for personal injury cases with contingency-based representation
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help Alaskans create comprehensive plans to protect their assets and provide for loved ones. We specialize in wills, trusts, and probate avoidance strategies tailored to individual family needs. With 40+ years of combined experience, we ensure efficient asset transfer while minimizing tax burdens and legal complications for clients across the Kenai Peninsula.
Probate Law
We guide clients through Alaska's probate process with expertise in estate administration, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Our attorneys help executors navigate court requirements while protecting beneficiaries' interests. Our local knowledge proves invaluable for probate cases involving Kenai Peninsula properties and family-owned assets.
Entity Formation
Our business law practice assists entrepreneurs in selecting optimal legal structures for new ventures. We handle LLC formations, corporate governance, and partnership agreements while providing ongoing legal counsel. Our experience with Alaska business regulations helps clients avoid common pitfalls when establishing commercial operations on the Kenai Peninsula.
Real Estate Law
We represent clients in residential and commercial real estate matters including property disputes, owner-financed foreclosures, and contract negotiations. Our local expertise proves critical for Kenai Peninsula property transactions involving unique Alaskan land use considerations and easement issues.
Personal Injury Law
Our personal injury practice handles motor vehicle accidents, construction injuries, and medical malpractice cases on a contingency basis. We advocate for injured clients across the Kenai Peninsula, pursuing compensation for medical expenses and lost wages while providing free initial case evaluations with no upfront costs.
People
Jeffrey Dolifka
Attorney
Jeffrey Dolifka, a Soldotna native, graduated from the University of Colorado Law School in 2013. He serves on the Kenai Peninsula Boys and Girls Club board and focuses on estate planning and family law while maintaining strong community ties through local advocacy work.
Noah Mery
Attorney
Noah Mery, originally from Fairbanks, joined the firm after clerking at Kenai Superior Court. A University of Alabama law graduate, he specializes in business law and real estate transactions while actively participating in community service initiatives across the Kenai Peninsula.
Leah Shockley
Legal Assistant
Leah Shockley brings ten years of Alaska Court System experience to our firm. A lifelong Alaskan, she supports our legal team with expertise in case management while volunteering with local nonprofits like Junior Achievement and the Food Bank in Kenai.
April Stonecipher
Office Manager
April Stonecipher, a Soldotna native with 15 years in banking, oversees our firm's operations. Her financial expertise and deep understanding of Alaskan community needs help ensure efficient client service delivery while maintaining our small-town office atmosphere.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in estate planning, probate law, business formation, real estate transactions, and personal injury cases across the Kenai Peninsula.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free case reviews for all personal injury claims and initial estate planning consultations.
How long have you served the Kenai Peninsula?
Our firm has provided legal services to Alaskans since 1980, with current attorneys maintaining 40+ combined years of local experience.
Can you help with business formation documents?
Yes, we assist with all business entity formation documents including LLC operating agreements, corporate governance materials, and partnership contracts.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Kenai, Soldotna, Seward, Nikiski, Homer, and surrounding communities across the Kenai Peninsula.
How are attorney fees structured?
Most services are billed hourly, while personal injury cases operate on contingency. We discuss fee structures during initial consultations.
