Seattle Maritime Attorneys is a nationally recognized law firm specializing exclusively in maritime injury and wrongful death cases, representing both passengers and crew members across the United States. With headquarters in Seattle and a nationwide practice, the firm stands out for its deep industry knowledge, proven litigation success, and unique combination of legal expertise and firsthand shipboard experience.
Led by award-winning attorneys John Wheeler Merriam and Gordon Charles Webb, the firm leverages over 65 years of combined experience and more than 1,000 successful case resolutions to deliver powerful, client-focused representation. They serve a diverse clientele including commercial fishermen, cruise ship passengers, ferry workers, tug and barge crew members, merchant seamen, and pleasure boaters, providing aggressive advocacy tailored to the complexities of maritime law and Jones Act claims.
Services Offered
- Maritime injury claims
- Wrongful death claims
- Jones Act claims
- Cruise ship passenger injury claims
- State ferry injury claims (crew and passengers)
- Commercial fishing and crabbing injury claims
- Tugboat and barge injury claims
- Pleasure boat and yacht accident claims
- Merchant seamen injury claims
- Maritime wage claims and unpaid wage recovery
- Maintenance and cure claims
- Unseaworthiness claims
- Claims involving assault, medical negligence, or sexual misconduct aboard vessels
- Shore excursion injury claims
- Representation in cases involving maritime employers or vessel owners
- Bankruptcy and vessel lien enforcement for wage claims
- Nationwide litigation and admiralty law services
The firm serves clients throughout the United States with a focus on major ports and waterways including Alaska fishing grounds, Washington State, California, Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Their attorneys are fluent in English and have been recognized with awards such as Super Lawyers and Top 100 Litigation Lawyers, reinforcing their commitment to excellence in maritime legal representation.
