About
I was an unlicensed seaman within the U.S. service provider marine for 12 years, whilst working my manner through university and regulation faculty. Law faculty training turned into paid for with a scholarship from the Seafarers Int l Union. I have practiced maritime law for 30 years and for the past sixteen years have restrained my practice to the representation of claimants for maritime injury and wages.
Location
Legal Issues
Costs
- Free Consultation
- Conditional Fees
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions

U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Since 1983

9th Circuit
Since 1983

U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Since 1987

U.S. Supreme Court
Since 2020

Washington
Since 1982
Experience
John Merriam & Gordon Webb- Chairman of Maritime Law Section
Wash. State Assoc. of Justice (fka Wash. State Trial Lawyers Assoc.)
1993
Educations

Lewis & Clark Law School
J.D. Graduation year: 1978

University of Washington School of Law
B.A. (1978) | Political ScienceGraduation year: 1978