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Joseph Stephen Stacey
also known as Joe Stacey
About Joseph
Biography
Joe Stacey is a founding member of Stacey & Jacobsen, PLLC. His practice concentrates on the representation of injured maritime workers. The lawyers in Stacey & Jacobsen, PLLC do not represent corporations, employers or insurance companies. Joe represents fishermen, blue water seamen, tug and barge seamen, tankermen, longshoremen, repairmen, maritime construction workers, pilebucks, and passengers.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Licensed in Oregon for 22 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alaska for 25 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 43 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Stacey & Jacobsen LLP
4039 21st Avenue W., #401, Seattle, WA, 98199-1252
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Joseph Stephen Stacey's Reviews
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Posted by Andrew F. | June 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Maritime Lawyers
The lawyers at Stacey and Jacobsen listened to me and understood my case. I would recommend them to anyone who has been injured at sea and needs a great lawyer.
Joseph Stacey
Replied last November 20, 2018Thank you Andrew. It was such a pleasure working with you!
Joseph Stephen Stacey's Lawyer Endorsements
"Joe obtains outstanding results. Hard-working, Joe presses the case, relentless in obtaining the important discovery from defendants, and filing effective pre-trial motions that result in maximum success at trial."
"I endorse this lawyer. Creative, bright and hard working trial lawyer. Gets great results."
"Joe is a terrific lawyer and is a pleasure to work with. He represents his clients with vigor, innovation and great skill, and obtains first class results."
Patrick Burpee
Commercial real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
Work Experience
1987 - Present
Partner, Stacey and Jacobsen, PLLC
1986 - 1996
Attorney, Legros Buchanan & Paul
1982 - 1986
Judicial Law Clerk, Judge William T. Beeks
Associations
2003 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2000 - Present
Alaska Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Washington State Bar FoundationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Tabingo v. American Triumph LLC
Victory! In addition, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit used this case as a precedent when it ruled that injured fishermen and seamen are indeed entitled to punitive damages under maritime law unseaworthiness guidelines.
Shannon Adamson and Nicholas Adamson, husband and wife, vs. Port of Bellingham
Victory! The Adamsons were awarded $16 million in total compensatory damages by a Seattle Federal Court Jury for injuries Shannon Adamson suffered when a gangway she was working upon collapsed at the Port of Bellingham.
Education
1982
Seattle University
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
University of Maine, Orono
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Pacific Admiralty Seminar Panel Presenter 2019
Good, Bad, and Ugly - Recent Cases
2018
Wrongful Death While Working at Sea
Maritime Law
2016
NBI Law Conference
Maritime Personal Injury Litigation in Washington
2011
Pacific Admiralty Seminar 2011
Punitive Damages in Maritime Law
Publications
2016
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Trial News
Supreme Court's Decision in Norfolk Souther Railway v Sorrell
2016
NPFVOA Vessel Safety Program
Personal Injury Litigation
2013
King County Bar Association
The American Fisheries Act and other Recent Developments in Maritime and Fisheries Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides