- 44+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 4
- Bar admissions
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John W. Merriam is a member based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on General and Maritime. John has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Merriam Law. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Seattle, WA
- Experience
- over 44 years
- Known for
- General · Maritime
- Handles General and Maritime matters from Seattle, WA.
- Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About John W. Merriam: John W. Merriam is a member based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on General and Maritime. John has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Merriam Law. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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Practice focus
John W. Merriam represents clients in Seattle, Washington across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About John W. Merriam
John Merriam was an unlicensed seaman in the U.S. merchant marine for 12 years before becoming a lawyer, working his way through college and law school. He served aboard 17 freighters and tankers in 12 different job classifications for the deck, engine and steward departments.
Other employment included 19 full-time jobs in eight states ranging from carpenter to cab driver, from roustabout in the oil fields to factory hand on the line. John paid law school tuition with a scholarship from the Seafarers International Union.
Passing the bar in 1982, John practiced with a small firm through 1995 — first as associate, then as partner. Cases handled ran the gamut of general practice with an emphasis on maritime personal injury.
In 1993-94 John was the Chairman of the Maritime Section for the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Starting his own firm in 1996, John now restricts his practice to representing seamen and passengers on wage and injury claims.
Credentials
Education
Lewis and Clark College
J.D. · 1982
University of Washington
B.A. · 1978
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1987 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1983 · ACTIVE
Washington
1982 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1982 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
BV Distinguished
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Seattle-King County and Washington State Bar Associations Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
membership
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Office locations
Client feedback
What clients say about John W. Merriam
4.4
1 client review
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What areas of law does John W. Merriam practice?
John W. Merriam focuses on General and Maritime.
Where is John W. Merriam located?
John W. Merriam primarily serves clients in Seattle, Washington, with an office at 4005 20th Avenue West, Suite 110.
How experienced is John W. Merriam?
John W. Merriam has 44 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1982.
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