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Gordon Charles Webb was born and raised in Seattle and is recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the top 100 Litigation lawyers in the State of Washington. He is one of the principal founding members of Seattle Maritime Attorneys and Webb Law Firm, a specialized firm with offices in Bellevue and Seattle. Gordon is licensed to practice in all State and Federal Courts of the State of Washington. He holds a Master's Degree in Maritime Law from Tulane University Law School and has represented hundreds of clients in personal injury, wage claims, bankruptcy claims, and other matters involving litigation, trials, arbitration, and mediation of cases in Washington, California, the East Coast and other interesting venues around the world.
Practice Areas
- Maritime Law
- Personal Injury
- Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Products Liability
- Motor Vehicle Defects
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Additional Practice Areas
- Cruise Ship Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Bike Accidents
- Jones Act Claims
- Boat Accidents
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Hourly Rates Available Upon Request
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Alaska
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- Washington
- Washington State Bar Association
- ID Number: WSBA NO. 22777
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- 9th Circuit
- ID Number: WSBA NO. 22777
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- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Washington
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- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington
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- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
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- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
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- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish
Professional Experience
- Principal
- Seattle Maritime Attorneys
- - Current
- Principal
- John Merriam & Gordon Webb
- - Current
- Founder / Partner
- WEBB LAW FIRM
- - Current
- Plaintiff's Litigation and Trial Law Firm
- Associate Attorney
- BAUER MOYNIHAN
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- Associate, Maritime Defense Litigation Law Firm
Education
- Tulane University School of Law
- LL.M. (1993) | Admiralty & Maritime Law
- Activities: Tulane Maritime Law Review
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- University of Idaho College of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Seattle University
- B.A. (1987) | Political Science
- Honors: Graduated with Honors - Cum Laude
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Awards
- Selected Top 100 Litigation lawyers in the State of Washington
- The American Society of Legal Advocates
- selected Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in the State of Washington
- Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation
- Washington State Bar Association
- 2003-2004
- Certificate of Merit Pro Bono Publico
- The Canadian Consulate General
- Associate Member
- Tulane Maritime Law Journal
Professional Associations
- Florida State Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Seattle King County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Washington State Bar # 22777
- Member
- - Current
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- Washington State Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Maritime Law Association of the United States
- Member
- - Current
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Certifications
- LLM Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Tulane University School of Law
Legal Answers
28 Questions Answered
- Q. We were told we have a strong case against a cruise line. Not sure how to proceed.
- A: Contact a maritime lawyer immediately. Have them review your contract of carriage (ticket) because, depending on your type of action, there are notice and filing requirements in the ticket that must be complied with, which can be as short as 30 days, and up to one year, from the date of the incident.
- Q. I was in a boat fire in Nov 2018 .the insurance contacted me but I haven't heard from them again
- A: You should contact a local attorney immediately to discuss your case and statute of limitation issues, including the time limit to answer a claim if the vessel owner filed a complaint under the limitation of liability act.
- Q. Is the Death On The High Seas Act a claim a family member can file in addition to a wrongful death claim, or instead of
- A: Yes if the death occurred on the high seas the lawsuit must be filed under DOSHA by the personal representative of the estate.
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