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BoatLaw LLP

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Boatlaw, LLP is a Maritime Law Firm Handling Injury Claims Nationwide

Office Address

23 Bellwether Way
Suite 101
Bellingham, WA 98225

BoatLaw, LLP is a leading maritime injury law firm with offices across Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and California, serving clients throughout the western United States since 1977. With decades of experience, the firm is dedicated to providing skilled legal representation in a wide range of maritime and admiralty law matters. Their practice areas include Jones Act cases, marine insurance claims, catastrophic injury cases, shipyard accidents, and other complex maritime injury claims, making them a trusted advocate for individuals injured at sea or in maritime-related work environments.

The attorneys at BoatLaw take a collaborative, team-based approach to trial preparation, ensuring that every case is meticulously evaluated and strategically handled. Their experienced legal team works closely with clients to explore their legal options and develop personalized strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes. In addition to their knowledgeable attorneys, BoatLaw’s compassionate and attentive staff of legal assistants provide essential support throughout the litigation process, helping to navigate the often complex and challenging aspects of maritime claims.

BoatLaw proudly represents clients injured on vessels of all sizes and classes, from fishing boats and commercial ships to recreational watercraft and cruises. Whether through litigation or settlement negotiations, the firm is committed to zealously advocating for its clients and pursuing the maximum compensation they deserve for their injuries. The firm’s long track record of success speaks to its dedication to justice and its ability to secure favorable judgments and substantial awards on behalf of its clients.

Attorney Douglas Williams

Attorney Doug WilliamsAttorney Douglas Williams graduated in the top ten percent of his law school class, earning membership in the prestigious Order of the Coif. During his final year of law school, Doug clerked for Judge Padovano of the Florida First District Court of Appeal, gaining valuable legal experience in appellate law. Upon graduating, Doug accepted a position at a premier maritime litigation firm in Tampa, Florida, known as one of the top firms in the Southeast. There, he handled a variety of commercial disputes, including charter party actions, maritime lien enforcement, vessel attachments, and arrests. However, his primary focus was defending casualty lawsuits, representing shipowners and maritime companies in complex litigation.

Doug’s work frequently took him to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, where he conducted on-site investigations of maritime accidents on behalf of shipowners. During his time in Tampa, Doug authored a published opinion on the enforceability of venue provisions in seamen’s employment contracts in U.S. United Barge Lines v. Hagan. Additionally, he worked on Atlantic Sounding Co. v. Townsend, a landmark case that reached the United States Supreme Court. This case provided injured seamen with the ability to seek punitive damages when shipowners willfully and wantonly disregard their maintenance and cure obligations, marking a significant victory for maritime workers’ rights. In 2011, Doug and his wife relocated to Washington state, where he joined a maritime firm in downtown Seattle.

Attorney Nicholas Neidzwski

attorney Nicholas NeidzwskiNicholas J. Neidzwski is a skilled trial attorney who is 100% focused in maritime and personal injury litigation. Representing plaintiffs in both state and federal courts across Washington, California, Oregon, Alaska, and other jurisdictions, Nick has successfully resolved a wide range of cases, including those involving the Jones Act, general maritime law, and product liability. His commitment to his clients and proven track record in litigation have earned him recognition as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2016 to 2024.

In addition to his legal practice, Nick is dedicated to pro bono work, particularly through his involvement with Skagit County Teen Court. There, he assists in the representation of teenagers and mentors high school students participating in the program, helping them gain valuable insights into the legal system.

Nick’s background is rooted in his New Jersey upbringing, where he lived in a multigenerational household. After graduating from Ramsey, New Jersey public high school, Nick attended New York University, where he studied music and business, graduating with honors in 2007. He then pursued his legal education at Washington and Lee University School of Law in Virginia. While at law school, Nick served as executive editor of the Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice, a publication dedicated to addressing legal issues impacting historically underrepresented groups.

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