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Amie Christine Peters
About Amie
Biography
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' cases. Amie also handles cruise ship, car crash and other personal injuries cases caused by someone's negligence. She is not currently taking Washington LNI workers' compensation cases.
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 and works with a variety of organizations on access to justice issues. From 2017 to 2018, She served as the Worker's Injury and Advocacy Law Group (WILG)'s national president, where she worked to improve access to justice for injured workers throughout the U.S. She also sits on the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ)'s Board of Governors. She 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.
Amie looks forward to working with you.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 535-535 per hour
Contingency
30%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 19 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Blue Water Legal PLLC
144 Railroad Avenue Ste 308, P.O. Box 83, Edmonds, WA, 98020
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Posted by James | August 18, 2013
Overseas Contractor Injury Claim
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 dir...
Amie Christine Peters's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amie tirelessly works for her clients. She will not quit until justice is achieved."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Kim Presbrey Champion of Labor Award, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group
2021
Ester Weissman Eternal Optimism Award, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group
2017
Professionalism Award, Washington State Association for Justice
2015
Longshore Excellence in Practice Award, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group
2011
Ready to Soar - New Member of the Year, Washington State Association for Justice
2011
Rising Star, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group
2010
President's Award, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney & Owner, Blue Water Legal PLLC
2006 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Law Office of William D. Hochberg
2004 - 2005
Rule 9 Intern, UW Children & Youth Advocacy Clinic
2003 - 2004
Student Mediator, UW Mediation Clinic
2003 - 2006
Legal Intern, Law Office of William D. Hochberg
Associations
2016 - Present
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy GroupPresident-Elect
2014 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeBoard Member
2007 - Present
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy GroupMember
2006 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2006 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2006 - Present
Washington State Association for Justice - Workers' Compensation SectionMember
2017 - 2018
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy GroupPresident
2017 - 2018
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy GroupPresident
2015 - 2016
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy GroupTreasurer
2013 - 2014
DOL-Joint Bar AssociationPresident
2011 - 2016
DOL-Joint Bar AssociationBoard Member
2011 - 2015
Washington State Association for JusticeCo-Chair - Women of WSAJ
2010 - 2011
Washington State Association for JusticeChair, New Member Committee
2009 - 2017
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy groupCo-Chair - Longshore Committee
2008 - 2011
Washington State Association for Justice, New Member CommitteeMember
2006 - 2012
Professionals in Workers' CompensationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jones Stevedoring v. Paglia
9th Circuit Affirmed the BRB Award of Benefits
R.L. v. Duwamish Shipyards
Award of Benefits for Hearing Loss under the LHWCA
Mendoza v. Marco Shipyards
BRB Affirmed An OALJ Award for Total Disability
Education
2005
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Eastern Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Women of WSAJ Retreat
Collaborative Communication
2016
WILG Annual Convention
Ethic in Longshore
2016
Annual Legal Team CLE
Medical Summaries: Focusing on Issues for Trial
2015
Ethics in Seattle
The Ethics of Hanging Your Own Shingle
2015
AAJ Annual Convention
Longshore Act & the Use of the American Medical Association Guidelines
2014
Washington State Association for Justice, Workers' Compensation Section
Medicare’s Interests in Workers Compensation
2013
Annual Longshore Conference
In This Economy, Can An Injured Worker Really Find A Job?
2012
WILG 2012 Annual Convention
Tech/Internet Resources for the LHWCA Practitioner
2012
Advanced Issues in Workers Compensation
Medicare Set Asides in Workers Compensation
2011
2011: A Workers' Comp Odyssey
Workers' Compensation & Medicare Secondary Payer Laws
2010
Annual Longshore Conference
Ethical Implications of Section 48(a)
2009
New Member Committee Brown Bag
What Every PI Attorney Should Know About Workers Comp
2009
Longshore Nuts and Bolts Training Session
Proving, Valuing & Adjudicating Your LHWCA Claim
2008
WILG's 13th Annual Conference
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
2008
Loyola University Annual Longshore Conference
How to Handle Psychiatric and Psychological Claims
Publications
2014
Loyola Maritime Law Journal
Legal Principles of Earning Capacity in a Poor Economy
2013
Trial News
Occupational Exposure under the Longshore Act
2011
Trial News
Taking back your practice - You're not alone
2009
Trial News
A "Harry" Situation: The Washington Supreme Court Addresses Occupational Hearing Loss
2006
Trial News
Inbred Interpretation Overruled
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
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31 Aug 2016
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