John Merriam Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Seattle
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 on wage and injury claims.
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John has helped me get my pay. He REALLY went up to bat for me, I can't recommend him highly enough.
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John Merriam
Counties King , King County - Seattle Metro, King County - Seattle Metro, King County - Seattle Metro
98199 Washington State lawyer US +1 (206) 309-9167
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