Fairbanks, AK

Kenneth Ringstad

Kenneth Ringstad is the founder of Ringstad Law Office, P.C. and a lifelong resident of Fairbanks, Alaska. He solely handles personal injury cases, fighting for residents to get the compensation they deserve. He has over 35 years of experience in personal injury law.

Robert A. Sparks

Robert A. Sparks has 35 years of experience providing legal services in labor and employment law, personal injury, business law, and real estate to individuals and businesses in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Amy J. Schrum

Amy J. Schrum was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, and has dedicated her career to serving the legal needs of Alaskans. Today, Amy focuses her personal practice on estate planning, business law, and personal injury, drawing on more than a decade of diverse legal experience. Earlier in her career, Amy practiced extensively in the areas of family law, civil litigation, and criminal defense - experience that continues to inform her work and her mentorship of attorneys at Golden Heart Law. A lifelong Fairbanksan, Amy grew up playing hockey, softball, and other sports. After graduating from Monroe Catholic High School, she played Division I hockey at the University of Maine and Boston College, ultimately earning her B.A. in Political Science from Boston College. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, concentrating in Litigation. During law school, Amy interned at the Fairbanks District Attorney’s Office and at the former Law Office of Downes, MacDonald & Levengood. After graduation, she served as a law clerk for the Honorable David C. Stewart of the Alaska Court of Appeals, where she worked extensively on complex criminal law issues. Amy then practiced as an Associate at Zimmerman & Wallace, gaining broad experience in civil litigation. She later co-founded Downes & Tallerico Law Firm, LLC, which grew into Downes, Tallerico & Schwalm Law Firm, LLC. That firm eventually became Golden Heart Law, LLC, which Amy now proudly owns and operates. Amy has successfully recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for clients who have suffered serious injuries or lost loved ones in wrongful death cases, holding responsible parties accountable and securing meaningful results for her clients. She is admitted to practice in both Alaska State Court and Federal District Court and is a member of the Alaska Bar Association. Outside the office, Amy enjoys spending time with her family, coaching youth hockey, and being at her family cabins.

Jason Doxey

Jason Doxey is a Fairbanks native who began his legal career in 2003 working as a paralegal at a private law office in Fairbanks. Upon completing his undergraduate studies in Anthropology at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Jason entered law school. Within months of returning to Fairbanks in early 2009 with a law degree from the University of Maine School of Law, Jason was admitted to practice law in Alaska. After working for his previous employer as an associate attorney for a few years, Jason teamed up with Dave Burglin to form Burglin & Doxey, PC in 2012. Jason is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts. He specializes in the areas of personal injury, domestic relations, criminal defense, and probate. Jason takes his oath to support the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Alaska seriously and is a staunch supporter of the free exercise of First and Second Amendment rights.

Jason Ringstad

Jason Ringstad is a partner at Ringstad Law Office, P.C. and a lifelong resident of Fairbanks, Alaska, with deep community roots. He handles personal injury litigation, leveraging his background as a collegiate athlete and coach to fight for clients' compensation.

S. Thomas Peavey Hoffer

Tom has been providing premier legal services by helping clients solve problems, protect their rights, and navigate the legal system for almost 20 years. Since receiving his law degree from Florida State University, Tom has successfully litigated a variety of legal matters including business and real estate disputes, divorce/custody matters, employment issues (employee and employer), and criminal cases. Tom has operated in all legal venues as a private practitioner, prosecutor, and public defender. With his breadth of legal experience, Tom has a proven ability providing comprehensive and holistic legal guidance and representation to each of his clients. In recognition of his professional competence, Tom has a maintained an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® since 2018. The AV® rating is the highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell® and is reserved for elite attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Tom is admitted to practice in Alaska, Washington, and Florida. In his free time, he enjoys coaching youth sports, traveling, and exploring Alaska with his family.

Eric K. Ringstad

Eric K. Ringstad graduated from Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Business Administration where he played collegiate tennis. He earned his Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law. During Law School, Eric was an intern for Clapp Peterson Tiemessen Thorsness & Johnson LLC and for the Honorable Justice Daniel E. Winfree of the Alaska Supreme Court. Prior to undergraduate and law school, Eric grew up in Fairbanks where he played tennis, hockey, and soccer. He is a member of the Alaska Bar Association. Eric has deep roots in the Fairbanks legal community and has spent his life growing up around law. Eric's parents each have spent the majority of their lives practicing law in the community of Fairbanks, with his uncle serving as the Chief Alaskan Supreme Court Justice, and now his brother practicing law in the Fairbanks community.