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Amie Christine Peters

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  • Edmonds, WA
  • Licensed for 14 years
  • Free consultation
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About Amie

Amie C. Peters is dedicated to helping workers understand and litigate workplace injury cases. Currently, she helps workers with Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Defense Base Act and Jones Act/maritime workers' claims. Amie will also assist with car crash cases and other personal injuries caused by someone's negligence. 

Amie is an active member of the Washington State Bar.  She is licensed to handle cases before all courts in Washington State, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Amie is very active in the legal community.  She currently is the 2016-2017 president-elect of the Worker's Injury and Advocacy Law Group (WILG), where she works to improve access to justice for injured workers.  She has also chaired WILG's Longshore Section since 2009.  She also sits on the Washington State Association for Justice's Board of Governors, as the Washington State delegate to the American Association for Justice.  She also was a founding board member and past-president of the DOL-Joint Bar Association, an organization aimed at improving legal procedings before the U.S. Department of Labor. 

Practice areas

Personal injuryAdmiralty and maritimeWorkers compensation
  1. Workers compensation: 50%

    Representing injured workers in Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Claims and Defense Base Act Claims

  2. Admiralty and maritime: 40%

    Assisting workers who are impacted by maritime injuries and injuries under the Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.

  3. Personal injury: 10%

    Helping individuals who have been injured as a result of negligence.

Languages spoken

English

Contact

144 Railroad Avenue Ste 308
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Blue Water Legal PLLC

144 Railroad Avenue Ste 308
P.O. Box 83
Edmonds, WA, 98020

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive200607/25/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers8
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising Star listSuper Lawyers2017
Top 40 Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyer2016
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2016
Longshore Excellence in Practice AwardWorkers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group2015
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2015
Rising Star listSuper Lawyers2014
Rising Star listSuper Lawyers2013
Ready to Soar - New Member of the YearWashington State Association for Justice2011
Rising Star listSuper Lawyers Magazine2011
Rising StarWorkers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group2011
President's AwardWorkers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group2010
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Attorney & OwnerBlue Water Legal PLLC2011 - Present
Associate AttorneyLaw Office of William D. Hochberg2006 - 2011
Rule 9 InternUW Children & Youth Advocacy Clinic2004 - 2005
Student MediatorUW Mediation Clinic2003 - 2004
Legal InternLaw Office of William D. Hochberg2003 - 2006
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy GroupPresident-Elect2016 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeBoard Member2014 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
Snohomish County Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy GroupMember2007 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember2006 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember2006 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember2006 - Present
Washington State Association for Justice - Workers' Compensation SectionMember2006 - Present
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy GroupPresident2017 - 2018
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy GroupPresident2017 - 2018
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy GroupTreasurer2015 - 2016
DOL-Joint Bar AssociationPresident2013 - 2014
DOL-Joint Bar AssociationBoard Member2011 - 2016
Washington State Association for JusticeCo-Chair - Women of WSAJ2011 - 2015
Washington State Association for JusticeChair, New Member Committee2010 - 2011
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy groupCo-Chair - Longshore Committee2009 - 2017
Washington State Association for Justice, New Member CommitteeMember2008 - 2011
Professionals in Workers' CompensationMember2006 - 2012
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Loyola Maritime Law JournalLegal Principles of Earning Capacity in a Poor Economy2014
Trial NewsOccupational Exposure under the Longshore Act2013
Trial NewsTaking back your practice - You're not alone2011
Trial NewsA "Harry" Situation: The Washington Supreme Court Addresses Occupational Hearing Loss2009
Trial NewsInbred Interpretation Overruled2006
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Washington School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2005
Eastern Washington UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2002
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Women of WSAJ RetreatCollaborative Communication2016
Annual Legal Team CLEMedical Summaries: Focusing on Issues for Trial2016
WILG Annual ConventionEthic in Longshore2016
Ethics in SeattleThe Ethics of Hanging Your Own Shingle2015
AAJ Annual ConventionLongshore Act & the Use of the American Medical Association Guidelines2015
Washington State Association for Justice, Workers' Compensation SectionMedicare’s Interests in Workers Compensation2014
Annual Longshore ConferenceIn This Economy, Can An Injured Worker Really Find A Job?2013
Advanced Issues in Workers CompensationMedicare Set Asides in Workers Compensation2012
WILG 2012 Annual ConventionTech/Internet Resources for the LHWCA Practitioner2012
2011: A Workers' Comp OdysseyWorkers' Compensation & Medicare Secondary Payer Laws2011
Annual Longshore ConferenceEthical Implications of Section 48(a)2010
New Member Committee Brown BagWhat Every PI Attorney Should Know About Workers Comp2009
Longshore Nuts and Bolts Training SessionProving, Valuing & Adjudicating Your LHWCA Claim2009
Loyola University Annual Longshore ConferenceHow to Handle Psychiatric and Psychological Claims2008
WILG's 13th Annual ConferencePost Traumatic Stress Disorder2008
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Jones Stevedoring v. Paglia9th Circuit Affirmed the BRB Award of Benefits
R.L. v. Duwamish ShipyardsAward of Benefits for Hearing Loss under the LHWCA
Mendoza v. Marco ShipyardsBRB Affirmed An OALJ Award for Total Disability

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Overseas Contractor Injury Claim

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Amie successfully provided substantial guidance and leadership in steering a sensitive Claim situation where maintaining positive relationships was as paramount as the outcome goals. Aside from being able to directly interact with Amie, all tasks assigned to Amie's team consistently resulted in direct and competently executed results. I highly recommend Amie where the need for a knowledgeable and resourceful Attorney is required to assist in any matters dealing with Overseas Injury Claims, especially when relationships need to be maintained in a professional and courteous manner to ensure long term goals are accomplished as well as short term closure.

Attorney endorsements

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Elizabeth Hanley, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 26, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Amie is a tireless advocate for her clients who gets them great results. I cannot more highly recommend Amie for, among other things, her skill, tenacity, compassion for clients, and ability to analyze and communicate very complicated legal concepts. I would not hesitate to recommend any person looking for a lawyer contact Amie.

Kristine Grelish, Car accident Attorney on Apr 17, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Amie tirelessly works for her clients. She will not quit until justice is achieved.

Catherine Fleming, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 7, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Amie is a force of a nature. She has an amazing ability to channel her power for good. Her achievements in the area of maritime and workers comp are impressive. Call Amie and you'll have a champion on your side.

Amanda Peters, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 15, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Amie and I have worked together for almost 7 years. Although we are sisters as well, Amie is first and foremost a great attorney. She is well-known in our niche practice of Longshore WC and DBA claims. If you are looking for a true advocate in this arena, she is the one you've been searching for.

Anita Redline, Administrative law Attorney on Dec 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Amie assertively advocates for her clients. I know how tirelessly she works, as well has her fine staff. She's highly organized, generously gives of her time, and is well-known as a fine Maritime attorney. I like Amie as a person, as well, because she is so personable and compassionate. I endorse her as a fine attorney.

Jody Reich, Car accident Attorney on Jul 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Amie is a true advocate. Amie utilizes her honed legal skills and experience to protect her clients' interests. She is compassionate, dedicated, and digs in to get things done. I would recommend her to anyone.

Elizabeth Hanley, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 26, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Amie is a tireless advocate for her clients who gets them great results. I cannot more highly recommend Amie for, among other things, her skill, tenacity, compassion for clients, and ability to analyze and communicate very complicated legal concepts. I would not hesitate to recommend any person looking for a lawyer contact Amie.

Roxanne Eberle, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 22, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Amie Peters' practice focuses on a unique area of the law - Longshoreman's Workers Compensation. If you or a friend are injured on the job while serving on a boat or in a port, you don't want any old workers compensation lawyer - you need Amie Peters, who can get you the benefits you deserve. She is a smart and talented lawyer.

Kristine Grelish, Car accident Attorney on Apr 17, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Amie tirelessly works for her clients. She will not quit until justice is achieved.

Angela Macey-Cushman, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 16, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Amie Peters works extremely hard for her clients. She is a great referral for clients with longshore and worker's compensation claims. I highly recommend her.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$450-$450/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes
OTHER BILLING TYPES
  • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.30%-40%
PAYMENT METHODS

Cash, Check, Credit Card