Organized by Brian Metras

Official Legal Defense Fund for Jim Hogins

Welcome to the official defense fund for Jim Hogins. This page is established to gather community support and ensure Jim has access to full, vigorous, and effective legal representation.

Attorney Representation & Beneficiary Affirmation All proceeds from this legal defense fund are remitted directly to legal counsel to cover official representation and litigation expenses.

• Legal Counsel: Steven M. Wells, PC

• Trust Account: Northrim Bank (IOLTA Account)

• Primary Contact & Administrator: Brian Metras

Funding Milestones & Strategy Facing legal proceedings requires a structured, multi-phase defense budget totaling an estimated $170,000:

• Phase 1: Initial Retainer & Discovery (Current Benchmark: $65,000)

  Secures formal legal representation, evidentiary discovery review, and preliminary pre-trial motion strategy.

• Phase 2: Motions & Expert Retention (Target: $120,000)

  Covers independent investigators, evidentiary experts, forensic reports, and court filings.

• Phase 3: Trial Preparation & Litigation (Target: $170,000)

  Covers extended trial preparation, expert witness testimony, daily court appearances, and deposition transcripts.

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Ways to Contribute

✅ 1. Direct Retainer Payment (FaztPay)

For the fastest way to make a same-day retainer payment directly to Attorney Steven M. Wells, PC, visit FaztPay.com, search Steven M. Wells, PC (or phone number 907-279-3557), and select the firm.

2. Online Card & ACH Payment (Secured via Stripe)

Use the payment form on this page to contribute instantly via credit card, debit card, or electronic bank transfer. All net proceeds flow directly into the defense fund repository.

3. Direct Bank Wire Transfer (Northrim Bank)

For larger donations or donors who prefer direct bank-to-bank transfers without card processing fees, you can wire funds directly to the law firm's official client trust account:

• Bank Name: Northrim Bank

• Account Name: Steven M. Wells, PC (IOLTA Account)

• Bank Address: 517 W. 7th Ave., Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501

• Routing Number (ABA): 125200934

• Account Number: 7100618011

• Wire Reference / Memo: Jim Hogins Legal Defense Fund

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Transparency & Accountability

• Direct Custody: Funds go exclusively toward legitimate defense expenses managed by Attorney Steven M. Wells.

• Unused Funds: Any remaining funds exceeding total defense costs will be handled in full compliance with state bar ethics guidelines and the provisions of the legal defense trust.

Thank you for standing with Jim and ensuring a fair defense. Please share this campaign page link (https://payit2.com/p/jim-hogins-legal-defense) and hashtag #JusticeForJim with your networks!