
Attorney
John W. Merriam
Seattle Maritime AttorneysSeattle, WA
Washington PI lawSOL: 3 yearsDV: recoverableRead Washington’s rules43+ Years Experience
Licensed in 2 States
About John
John Merriam worked as a merchant seaman for 12 years while pursuing his education. He has spent more than 30 years as a maritime lawyer. He was the Chairman of the Maritime Section of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (now known as the Washington State Association for Justice), 1993-1994. He has been designated a Super Lawyer every year from 2011 to 2025.
View 13 case results from Seattle Maritime AttorneysEducation
J.D.
Lewis and Clark College Northwestern School of Law
B.A.
University of Washington
Awards & Recognition
Super Lawyer
2025
Law School Tuition Scholarship - Seafarers' International Union
1982
Professional Associations
WSTLA Maritime Section (n/k/a Washington State Association for Justice)Public Justice FoundationAmerican Association for JusticeWash. State Bar AssociationKing County Bar Association
Colleagues at Seattle Maritime Attorneys
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