David Bowen Anderson
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David Bowen Anderson
Biography
David Anderson has assisted hundreds of seamen and their families to secure fair compensation for injuries at sea, as well as for those who have lost loved ones to sunken vessels. His decades of experience in the admiralty law field have made him a respected name in the industry. As a native of Seattle, Dave spent his childhood on docks and shores. He learned to take the helm of sail and powerboats from an early age, and he has owned a wide variety of vessels. Dave attended Stanford University before earning his J.D. at the University of Michigan School of Law in 1974. While completing his senior year in law school, he worked as a clerk in a law firm focused on environmental litigation. After becoming a licensed attorney, Dave joined the admiralty law department of a large law firm in Seattle. He studied and gained experience there under some of the most experienced and renowned maritime lawyers in the Northwest before continuing on to become a partner in his own law firm. For more than 30 years, Dave represents sailors from ferries, commercial fishing boats, and all manner of sea vessels. He has gained experience fighting for his clients against some of the largest and most intimidating companies in the marine industry, seeking restitution in a range of situations, from accidents at sea to dockyard injuries.
Practice Areas
Maritime Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner BoatLaw, LLP
Year: Current
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Associate, Admiralty Department Representation of Shipowners and Marine Underwriters Bogle & Gates , Seattle, Washington
Year: 1974 - 1977
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Professional Associations
Oregon State Bar  # 022281 Member (Current)
Whatcom County Bar Association Past President (Current)
Association of Trial Lawyers of America Member (Current)
Maritime Law Association of the United States Proctor Member (Current)
American Arbitration Association Commercial Arbitrator (Current)
Alaska State Bar Member (2000 - Current)
Washington State Bar Special District Counsel (1974 - Current)
Washington State Bar Association Member, Rules of Professional Conduct Committee (1990 - 1993)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
Publications
Jones Act Employers’ High Duty of Care Owed to Seamen
How A Maritime Attorney Can Assist With Head Injuries At Sea David Anderson (January 20, 2016)
Education
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University of Michigan Law School J.D. | Law
Year: 1974
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Stanford University B.A.
Year: 1970
Honors: Graduated with Great DistinctionPhi Beta Kappa
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Western Washington University M.B.A.
Year: 1982
Websites
Seattle Office
85 S. Washington Street, Suite 308, Seattle, WA 98104
(360) 647-2943
Primary Office
23 Bellwether Way, Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-2943
San Francisco Office
388 Market St, #1300, San Francisco, CA 94111
(360) 647-2943
Los Angeles Office
7080 Hollywood Boulevard, PH Level, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(360) 647-2943
Portland Office
6215 NE 31st Ave., Portland, OR 97211
(503) 222-1923