At Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., we are dedicated to providing legal assistance to maritime workers and cruise ship guests in and around Seattle, Washington. In our continuing efforts to have a truly global reach as maritime attorneys, it is critically important for us to have offices in key port regions, such as the Pacific Northwest shipping hub of Seattle. This is why we operate a Seattle office where we can handle all of your Washington-based maritime law needs.
Our firm was founded over 50 years ago and we are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal representation to victims of negligence and their families who have suffered catastrophic injuries or death. With 15 full-time maritime attorneys, we have been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Admiralty and Maritime Miami by US News & World Report.
Our firm has been featured hundreds of times on national TV, with over $450 million recovered. With more than 200 years of combined experience, our firm has tried and won some of the largest verdicts and settlements in U.S. maritime history on behalf of injured passengers, crewmembers, and their families.
Schedule Your Free Consultation With Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. Today
After a maritime accident, whether you are a worker or a cruise ship guest, the legal process of fighting for the money you deserve can be complicated. Maritime and admiralty law, as well as cases involving the Jones Act or the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, have their own unique sets of rules and regulations that are best left to an experienced maritime attorney and the award-winning team at our national law firm is available for a free consultation at your earliest convenience.
During your initial consultation, we will discuss the specifics of your situation, such as the cause of your accident, the steps you have already taken, the impact that this accident has already had on your life, and more. We will then be able to provide you with specific advice on your next steps and give you a better sense of how a world-renowned maritime law firm can give you the support that you rightfully deserve.
Seattle Practice Areas
The maritime lawyers at our firm have represented clients in a wide variety of maritime cases, including those involving:
- Cruise Ship Rape
- Cruise Ship Accidents
- Seamans Rights
- Boating Accidents
- Yacht Accidents
- Jet Ski Accidents
- Parasailing Accidents
- Scuba Diving Accidents
- Barge, Cargo, and Tanker Accidents
- Commercial Fishing Accidents
- Jones Acts Claims
- Wrongful Death Claims
- Riverboat Accidents
- Ferry Accidents
No matter what type of maritime accident or injury you have suffered, our experienced legal team can help you understand your rights and options under the law. We will fight tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with one of our Seattle maritime lawyers.
Meet Our Maritime Lawyers
Our team of 15 full-time maritime attorneys are ready to help you get the compensation you deserve. We have offices in 7 states strategically throughout the United States, including Seattle.
Charles R. Lipcon
Lawyer of the Year Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms (US News) SuperLawyers Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Club Million Dollar Advocates Club
Michael A. Winkleman
Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms (US News) SuperLawyers Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in Florida in 2017
Jacqueline Garcell
Best Lawyers in America Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in Florida in 2017 SuperLawyers
Carol L. Finklehoffe
L. Alex Perez
Daniel Grammes
Marc Weiner
Stefanie Black
Geoffrey Probst
Elizabeth Irazabal
Eliana Aklepi
Ashley E. Wentz
Brandon P. Volk
Ryan Hunt
Nicolas Lipcon
Meet Ryan Hunt, Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman’s Resident Seattle Maritime Attorney
Ryan Hunt is an experienced trial attorney who has practiced extensively in Washington State’s Federal and State Courts. Ryan has successfully tried more than 130 civil cases in Washington superior courts.
Prior to joining Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., Ryan was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington. As an Assistant Attorney General, Ryan represented Washington’s hospitals and Washington’s Special Commitment Center. As an Assistant Attorney General, Ryan worked extensively with victims of violent crime as well as with Washington’s medical and mental health workers.
Ryan is also a veteran with the United States armed forces. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Ryan was an Army combat medic. As part of the United States’ response to the tragic events of 911, Ryan was stationed in Germany and served in one of the Army’s most highly decorated combat units. As a combat medic, Ryan specialized in providing atypical, pre-hospital trauma support for combat troops engaged in active combat operations.
After getting out of the Army, Ryan advocated for abused and neglected children as a volunteer guardian ad litem. The experience inspired him to become an attorney.
Ryan is just one of our 16 excellent maritime attorneys. With over 200 years of combined experience, we have the knowledge and expertise to handle any maritime issue(s) that may arise. We will fight for you and get you the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced maritime attorneys.
Cruise and Shipping Companies Operating in and around Seattle
Several cruise lines operate out of Seattle, including well-known companies like:
Whether or not the cruise line involved in your accident is listed above, contact us as soon as possible to schedule your free consultation and learn about how you can move forward with your case.
Shipping Companies In And Around Seattle
Seattle is a popular port for Pacific shipping companies, including companies like:
- Totem Ocean Trailer Express
- Evergreen International
- Horizon Lines
Ports In The Seattle Area
The Port of Seattle, the Port of Tacoma, and the Port of Vancouver USA are three popular maritime ports many shipping companies and cruises operate out of. Under maritime law, claimants must file in the port city of the company, and in certain instances, this is Seattle, Tacoma, or Vancouver Island, Washington.
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. Provides Aggressive Legal Representation To Maritime Injury Victims
If you or a loved one has been injured or assaulted at sea, the time to act is now. Contact our firm as soon as possible to request a free consultation with one of our experienced maritime lawyers. We will review your case and help you understand your legal options. We will fight tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve.
Our founder, Charles R. Lipcon, has been named the “Lawyer of the Year”® in Admiralty and Maritime Miami by US News & World Report. Our firm has also been featured hundreds of times on national TV, and we have recovered over $450 million for our clients. As leading litigation attorneys with extensive working knowledge of the Jones Act, we are uniquely equipped for assisting those injured in maritime accidents no matter where you need to file your claim. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a maritime accident, we are ready to help you get the care and support you deserve.
Contact us right away using the convenient form on our website, or call us at 877-233-1238 to speak with an attorney.
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