David Bowen Anderson

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.

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

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Alaska

Since 2002

Oregon

Since 2002

Washington

Since 1974

United States District Court, Western District of Washington

Since 1974

Partner

BoatLaw, LLP

Current

Associate, Admiralty Department Representation of Shipowners and Marine Underwriters

Bogle & Gates , Seattle, Washington

1974 - 1977

Western Washington University

M.B.A.

1982

University of Michigan Law School

J.D. | Law

1974

Stanford University

B.A.

1970

Honors: Graduated with Great Distinction
Phi Beta Kappa

Oregon State Bar  # 022281

Member

Current

American Bar Association

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

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