John W. Merriam

John W. Merriam
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 100% Admiralty / Maritime

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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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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... more

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5 star rating

“Strongly Recommended”

Posted by: Jamie, 3 months ago.

Client Review: 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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5 star rating

“Seattles best Jones Act Lawyer”

Posted by: Matthew, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: There are very few people I trust in this world but John Merriam is at the top of my list he not only is a man of outstanding character and morals as... more
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Peer Endorsements

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6 endorsements


Russell R. Williams

I endorse this lawyer's work. John is a tireless and fearless advocate of mariners with injury and wage claims. He is the lawyer responsible for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Russell Williams , Seattle (WA), Over 2 years ago
Shane C Carew

I have had cases with John and against John Merriam. He has the very highest ethical standards. I would hope law students would aspire to be like... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Shane Carew , Seattle (WA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

31 years since John W. Merriam was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1982 04/19/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Lewis & Clark Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1982
University of Washington BA - Bachelor of Arts 1978

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Chairman Washington State Trial Lawyers Association 1993–1994
Member King County Bar Association
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