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Steven V. Gibbons
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Biography
Dedicated to providing aggressive but reasonable representation at a fair price and cost-effective resolution to even complex legal problems.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Admiralty and Maritime
70%
42 years | 450 cases
Litigation
30%
42 years | 650 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 41 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1984
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Location
Gibbons & Associates, P.S.
601 Union Street Ste 2600, Seattle, WA, 98101-4000
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Posted by Ruby | May 20, 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 gre...
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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.
Steven V. Gibbons's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a skilled litigator. I refer to him with confidence."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2013
OUPV & Master of Sea, Motor or Auxillary Sail, U.S. Coast Guard
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Owner, Gibbons & Associates, P.S.
1999 - 2003
Of Counsel, Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC
1994 - 1999
Partner, Smith & Gibbons
1991 - 1994
Partner, Garvey Schubert Barer
1985 - 1991
Associate, Elected to Partnership, Lane Powell
1983 - 1985
Associate, Diamond & Sylvester
Associations
1984 - Present
Maritime Law Association of the United StatesProctor in Admiralty
American International Property Law Association
Sample of 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
Trident Seafoods v. Triton Seafoods
Prevailed for Plaintiff in Trademark case
Precore v. Life Fitness
Prevailed in patent infringement action
Carpenter v. Universal Star Shipping
Successfully defended claim against vessel owner
All Alaskan Seafoods v. M/V SEA PRODUCER
Significant recovery on cargo claim
Education
2013
United States Maritime Academy
Certificates of Training
1983
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1998
Maritime Law Conferences
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims and Defenses
1997
Export-Import 97
International Shipping Documentation
1995
King County Bar Association, Maritime Law Section
Jones Act Personal Injury Claims and Defenses
1989
Annual Meeting, Maritime Law Association
Proposal to Judiciary Committee of United States Congress regarding Time Limits in Admirlaty Appeals (Adopted)
Languages
Spanish
English