Atty. Douglas R. Williams
Douglas R. Williams is an experienced maritime attorney at BoatLaw, LLP, where he focuses on representing injured seamen.
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Douglas R. Williams is a Partner based in Bellingham, Washington, practicing at BoatLaw, LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, violent crimes, tbi/sci, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Florida (2005), United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (2005), United States Supreme Court (2009), and Washington (2011). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 2005) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Bellingham, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Douglas R. Williams is an experienced maritime attorney at BoatLaw, LLP, where he focuses on representing injured seamen
- Doug grew up in a military family
- He spent much of his youth aboard cruise ships where his father served as chief medical officer for major lines like Holland America and Disney Cruise Line after retiring from the armed forces
- This early exposure gave Doug a practical understanding of the maritime industry
- Doug earned his undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University and graduated magna cum laude from Florida State University College of Law
- he obtained top honors in Admiralty Law and was admitted into the Order of the Coif for his scholastic achievements
- Doug began his legal career with a prominent maritime litigation firm in Tampa, Florida, handling casualty litigation, maritime liens, and charter disputes
- He played a key role in significant maritime cases, including Atlantic Sounding Co. v
- Townsend , which strengthened the right of seamen to pursue punitive damages
- After relocating to Washington in 2011, Doug joined BoatLaw, LLP in 2012, dedicating his practice to maritime injury cases
- Doug combines his extensive industry knowledge and trial experience to advocate for his clients
- He is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States and serves as the Chairman of the Maritime Section of the Washington State Association for Justice
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Douglas R. Williams is one of 4,189 violent crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse violent crimes attorneys in Washington →
Douglas R. Williams is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Washington →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bellingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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