Find an admiralty or maritime law attorney in Snohomish County, Washington for personal injury or wrongful death cases involving a cruise ship or recreational boating accidents in state or federal court.
Applicable laws for admiralty and maritime law cases include the Jones Act, the Death on the High Seas Act and the Long Shore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.
Maritime law covers seamen, sailors, merchant marines, dock workers, crane operators at harbors, passengers and others on the water, both in and out of U.S. territorial jurisdiction.
Established in 1899, the Maritime Law Association (MLA) seeks appropriate reforms and uniform interpretation in maritime law, which is the body of law that governs legal controversies and criminal offenses on the high seas.
Lawyer Referral Service of the Snohomish County Bar Association - The Snohomish County Bar Association (SCBA) in Everett, Washington, has established a lawyer referral service. The non-profit Lawyer Referral Service helps the public find a qualified local attorney. In exchange for a $35 consultation fee, the individual is entitled to a 30 minute consultation with the attorney at no additional charge. The service screens the attorneys for their experience and good standing with the Washington Sate Bar.