Atty. Marie A. Docter
Marie Docter is an aggressive personal injury lawyer with years of experience and success with injury claims. She has specialized in maritime law for over a decade in cases involving seamen's injuries, safety, and wage and contract claims.
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About Marie A. Docter at a glance
Marie A. Docter is an Associate based in Lakewood, Washington, practicing at The Law Offices of Briggs & Briggs. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury and maritime. Admitted to practice in Washington (2000). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and The Master's College (B.A. English, 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Washington State Bar Association. Serands clients in Lakewood, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Marie Docter is an aggressive personal injury lawyer with years of experience and success with injury claims
- She has specialized in maritime law for over a decade in cases involving seamen's injuries, safety, and wage and contract claims
- Marie graduated with academic honors from Seattle University School of Law in 2000
- Marie represents clients in State and Federal cases related to incidents that have occurred in Washington and across the globe
- Marie has represented clients in multi-district litigation actions for product defects as well as personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, insurance claims, Jones Act claims, seaman and maritime claims, and class action claims associated with defective medical products
- Marie represents personal injury clients in Pierce, Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, Lewis and Kitsap Counties
- If you are unable to visit our office because of your injuries, call Marie and she will schedule a time when she can come to you
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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.
Marie A. Docter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Marie A. Docter is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Washington →
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 Lakewood 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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