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Biography
I was an unlicensed seaman in the U.S. merchant marine for 12 years, while working my way through college and law school. Law school tuition was paid for with a scholarship from the Seafarers Int'l Union. I have practiced maritime law for 30 years and for the past 16 years have restricted my practice to the representation of claimants for maritime injury and wages.
Practice Area
- Maritime Law
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Washington
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- 9th Circuit
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- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
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- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- John Merriam & Gordon Webb
- Current
- Chairman of Maritime Law Section
- Wash. State Assoc. of Justice (fka Wash. State Trial Lawyers Assoc.)
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Education
- Lewis & Clark Law School
- J.D.
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- University of Washington School of Law
- B.A. (1978) | Political Science
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Awards
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- 2011-2015
Professional Associations
- Public Justice Foundation
- Member
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- Wash. State Assoc. of Juctice
- Eagle member
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- American Association for Justice
- Member
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- WSTLA Maritime Section (n/k/a Washington State Association for Justice)
- Member
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- Activities: Chairman: 1993-94
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- Washington State Bar # 12749
- Member
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- King County Bar Association
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Are Punitive Damages Available in Wage Claims for Fishermen?
- Trial News
- Aurora
- Trafford Publishing
- Busted (Why I Became a Lawyer)
- University Book Store Press
- Don’t Concede the First and Last Days of the Maintenance Obligation
- Trial News
Speaking Engagements
- Maritime Personal Injury in Washington
- Lorman Educational Services
- 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, and 2012
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