Gordon Charles Webb

Gordon Charles Webb is a native of Seattle, Washington. He grew up on the shores of Puget Sound and studied marine construction at the Edison School of Boat Building. After building commercial fishing boats and working in the commercial fishing industry, he became a lawyer to help people. Gordon believes in listening to and getting to know his clients so he can care for them as he would a family member.

Gordon has successfully helped hundreds of people around the United States work through various legal matters and looks forward to engaging in new challenges daily.

Gordon enjoys time with family and friends, sports, biking, running, blue water diving, swimming, and exploring the world by the sea.

Tulane University School of Law

LL.M. (1993) | Admiralty & Maritime Law

1993

Honors: Law Review

Activities: Tulane Maritime Law Review

University of Idaho College of Law

J.D. | Law

1989 - 1992

Seattle University

B.A. (1987) | Political Science

1987

Honors: Graduated with Honors - Cum Laude

Principal

Seattle Maritime Attorneys

2000 - Current

Founder / Partner

WEBB LAW FIRM

1995 - Current

Plaintiff's Litigation and Trial Law Firm

Principal

John Merriam & Gordon Webb

1995 - Current

Associate Attorney

BAUER MOYNIHAN

1993 - 1995

Associate, Maritime Defense Litigation Law Firm

U.S. Documentation of Canadian Built Vessels

The Canadian Consulate General

May 1, 1993

Tulane Maritime Law Journal

Tulane University School of Law

March 21, 1993

LLM Admiralty and Maritime Law

Tulane University School of Law

Selected Top 100 Litigation lawyers in the State of Washington

The American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

selected Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in the State of Washington

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation

Washington State Bar Association

2004

2003-2004

Certificate of Merit Pro Bono Publico

The Canadian Consulate General

1993

Associate Member

Tulane Maritime Law Journal

1992

Florida State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2001 - Current

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Current

Seattle King County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Current

Washington State Bar  # 22777

Member

1993 - Current

Maritime Law Association of the United States

Member

1993 - Current

Alaska

Washington

Washington State Bar Association

ID Number: WSBA NO. 22777

Since 1993

9th Circuit

ID Number: WSBA NO. 22777

Since 2008

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Washington

Since 1995

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington

Since 1994

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington

Since 1995

U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

Since 1998

U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

Since 1993

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• Cruise Ship Injuries - Passengers and Crew
• Washington State Ferries - Passenger and Crew Injuries
• Fisherman Injuries and Wage Claims
• Cruise Ship Law
• Car Accidents and Injuries

Q. We were told we have a strong case against a cruise line. Not sure how to proceed.

July 11, 2022

A: Contact a maritime lawyer immediately. Have them review your contract of carriage (ticket) because, depending on your type of action, there are notice and filing requirements in the ticket that must be complied with, which can be as short as 30 days, and up to one year, from the date of the incident.

Q. I was in a boat fire in Nov 2018 .the insurance contacted me but I haven't heard from them again

June 25, 2020

A: You should contact a local attorney immediately to discuss your case and statute of limitation issues, including the time limit to answer a claim if the vessel owner filed a complaint under the limitation of liability act.

Q. Is the Death On The High Seas Act a claim a family member can file in addition to a wrongful death claim, or instead of

January 16, 2019

A: Yes if the death occurred on the high seas the lawsuit must be filed under DOSHA by the personal representative of the estate.