Steven Gibbons - Lawyer in Seattle, WA

Steven V. Gibbons

Admiralty and maritime Attorney at Seattle, WA

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Wages contract

Accident lawsuit maritime

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Practice areas

Admiralty and maritime

70%

Litigation involving salvage, general average, marine insurance coverage, Jones Act claims, machinery damage, cargo damage, personal injury and wrongful death, wreck removal, oil spills, fisheries, tug and barge, joint ventures, contract disputes, charter party disputes, yacht and boating claims, crew claims, etc.
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39 years, 450 cases
Litigation

30%

Trials and appeals in Admiralty, business, intellectual property, construction, real property, insurance coverage, municipal liability, international disputes, personal injury and wrongful death.
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39 years, 650 cases

Dedicated to providing aggressive but reasonable representation at a fair price and cost-effective resolution to even complex legal problems.

Licensed for 38 years

State WA

Status Active

Acquired 1984

Updated 11/25/2022

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

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Gibbons & Associates, P.S.

601 Union Street Ste 2600

Seattle, WA, 98101-4000

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4.5 / 5.0

8 customer reviews

5 Star

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1 Star

13%

Posted by Tim | March 7, 2019

Wages contract

Mr. Gibbons was incredible to work with. He helped us when everything felt lost. He was very fair with his costs and he helped us recover wages and expenses in a timely manner.

Posted by David | July 13, 2017

Accident lawsuit maritime

Steve is absolutely one really awesome lawyer and person would recommend him to anyone that has a legitimate case, what he is and how thorough he is is amazing. I told him win lose or draw i would always want to in touch with him!!!!! And I said that way before he kick you what in court against some of the best defense lawyers that "Lloyds of London" could get he is amazing!

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Posted by Ruby | May 19, 2013

EXCEPTIONAL ATTORNEY

Steve Gibbons is an outstanding attorney and I give him the highest rating possible. He is smart, engaged, has impeccable integrity, generates a positive/winning outcome and easy to work with. I totally trust him and his legal expertise. He is a truly honest, first-rate attorney and an all around great person.

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2011

Business Owner

Excellent attorney who left no stone unturned to handle our case. Was always very prepared. Would defintely use again.

Posted by ruby Kidd | January 28, 2009

EXCEPTIONAL ATTORNEY ~ OUTSTANDING REVIEW

I would give Steve Gibbons the highest possible rating as my attorney. I found him to be well educated, experienced, exceptionally smart, fully engaged, and he left no stones unturned with my case. I had a very good experience working with him and a positive outcome with my legal process. I found him to have impeccable integrity both personally and professionally. He is also fair, reasonable and available.

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Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2009

Our Company has engaged services of Mr. Gibbons for the last 18-months; comparitive analysis wuld indicated TOP-5!

Absolutely - proactive, and appears to think ahead of the curve. Cannot say anything but hig acoldades and OUR trust for his expertise and experience...

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2009

Steve Gibbons is my only attorney of choice

Steve did such a wonderful job on my first case he is now handling a second case for me. He acted with great professionalism. I recommended Steve to many others which they had all thanked me for referring them to Steve Gibbons.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2009

Appreciate his integrity

Steve helped me through my lawsuit in a professional even handed way. He was ethical and helpful. I recommend him without hesitation.

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AVVO RATING 9.3 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
Gibbons & Associates, P.S.
2003 - Present

Of Counsel
Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC
1999 - 2003

Partner
Smith & Gibbons
1994 - 1999

Partner
Garvey Schubert Barer
1991 - 1994

Associate, Elected to Partnership
Lane Powell
1985 - 1991

Associate
Diamond & Sylvester
1983 - 1985

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Education

United States Maritime Academy
Certificates of Training
2013

George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1983

Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1980

Legal Cases

Zielinski v. Time Bandit
Prevailed, with seven figure jury verdict

Zielinski v. Time Bandit
Prevailed, with seven figure jury verdict

Energy Heating v. Heat-on-the=Fly
Prevailed

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Associations

Maritime Law Association of the United States
Proctor in Admiralty
1984 - Present

American International Property Law Association
N/A

Languages Spoken

Spanish

English

Awards

OUPV & Master of Sea, Motor or Auxillary Sail
U.S. Coast Guard
2013

Speaking Engagements

Maritime Law Conferences
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims and Defenses
1998

Export-Import 97
International Shipping Documentation
1997

King County Bar Association, Maritime Law Section
Jones Act Personal Injury Claims and Defenses
1995

Annual Meeting, Maritime Law Association
Proposal to Judiciary Committee of United States Congress regarding Time Limits in Admirlaty Appeals (Adopted)
1989

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Attorney endorsements

Received (3)

Given (29)

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Shane Carew

Admiralty and maritime Attorney | Nov 02
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've known Steve as a lawyer for nearly 30 years. He is an excellent litigator with a brilliant intellect. He connects well with his clients and with the courts."

Hayes Gori

Litigation Attorney | Jun 01
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a skilled litigator. I refer to him with confidence."

Jess Webster

Admiralty and maritime Attorney | Aug 09
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have opposed Steve on a number of prior occasions over the past 20+ years. He is a consummate professional, smart, and an effective advocate for his clients."