John Merriam & Gordon Webb is a nationally recognized maritime law firm specializing in cruise ship accidents, Jones Act claims, and maritime injury cases for both passengers and crew members. With headquarters in Seattle and a nationwide practice, the firm stands out for its deep industry knowledge, proven track record of securing multi-million dollar settlements, and unique combination of legal expertise with firsthand shipboard experience.
The firm’s attorneys bring over 65 years of combined experience and have resolved over 1,000 cases, offering client-focused advocacy and an insider’s perspective on maritime operations. They represent a broad range of maritime workers and passengers, from commercial fishermen and ferry employees to cruise ship guests and pleasure boaters, providing aggressive representation tailored to the complexities of admiralty law and maritime negligence claims.
Services Offered
- Maritime injury claims
- Jones Act claims
- Cruise ship passenger injury cases
- Wrongful death claims at sea
- Wage claims for fishermen and seamen
- Maintenance and cure benefits
- State ferry injury claims (crew and passengers)
- Commercial fishing and crabbing injuries
- Tugboat and barge worker injuries
- Pleasure boat and yacht accident claims
- Merchant seamen injury representation
- Maritime wrongful death litigation
- Unpaid wage recovery and penalty wages
- Claims involving sexual assault or crew misconduct
- Shore excursion injuries
- Medical negligence aboard vessels
- Oil rig worker injuries
- Military Sea-Lift Command sailor claims
- Fishermen’s bankruptcy and vessel lien enforcement
- Nationwide maritime legal consultation
The firm serves clients across the United States, with particular focus on major port regions including Washington, Alaska, California, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, and Oregon. Attorneys are recognized with awards such as Super Lawyers and Top 100 Litigation Lawyers, and offer free consultations with no fee unless recovery is achieved.
