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519 SW Park Ave Suite 419
Portland, OR 97205
Local: (503) 232-6711

Portland Maritime Lawyer

The attorneys at BoatLaw, LLP have been representing clients in Oregon for over four decades. They have brought forth many claims to get the injured and their family’s compensation for injuries.

The majority of the clients BoatLaw, LLP represent include vessel workers, cruise ship workers, offshore workers and many others in Portland and the surrounding areas. If you or a loved one have sustained injuries on a Willamette River tug, Columbia River barge, or in Multnomah County, contact the attorneys at BoatLaw, LLP by calling 1 (800) 262-8529 today for a free consultation.

Working or being onboard a watercraft, boat, or vessel is common in Portland, Oregon. If you have been injured through negligence or other means, you may have a right to compensation under general maritime law and the Jones Act. Many times maritime injuries can arise suddenly, resulting in substantial medical and other bills, loss of work and employment, and pain and suffering.

The top maritime personal injury lawyers at BoatLaw, LLP can protect your rights as an injured party and aid you in preventing big insurance companies settling your claim for less than what it deserves. As a seaman or commercial fisherman, you may have rights to compensation for your injuries under various maritime laws. As a cruise passenger you have rights also, local cruises and river cruises are provide historical and culture adventures. The cruise ship industry has supported the economy through visitor spending, cruise operations, and crew expenditures. However, these cruise ships operate on the ocean, a sometimes volatile and harsh environment, the chance for injury and even death is ever present.

Common Maritime Claims in Multnomah County

BoatLaw, LLP represents injured workers throughout Portland, OR, Multnomah County, including incidents that occur on the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Some types of cases our firm handles include, but are not limited to:

You can contact the attorneys at BoatLaw, LLP to discuss the details of your injury and the governing legal framework.

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Portland, OR Neighborhoods We Serve by Zip Code

Some neighborhoods and zip codes we serve in and around Portland, Oregon include, but are not limited to:

  • Alameda – 97212
  • Arbor Lodge – 97217
  • Argay – 97230
  • Arlington Heights – 97201
  • Arnold Creek – 97219
  • Ash Creek – 97219
  • Beaumont-Wilshire – 97212
  • Boise – 97227
  • Brentwood-Darlington – 97206
  • Bridgeton – 97217
  • Bridlemile – 97221
  • Brooklyn – 97202
  • Buckman – 97214
  • Centennial – 97233
  • Center – 97213
  • Collins View – 97219
  • Concordia – 97211
  • Corbett-Terwilliger-Lair Hill – 97201, 97219
  • Creston-Kenilworth – 97202
  • Crestwood – 97219
  • Cully – 97218
  • Downtown Portland – 97205, 97204
  • East Columbia – 97211
  • East Moreland – 97202
  • Eliot – 97212, 97227
  • Far Southwest – 97219
  • Forest Park – 97229
  • Foster-Powell – 97206
  • Cathedral Park – 97203
  • Glenfair – 97230
  • Goose Hollow – 97204, 97205
  • Grant Park – 97212, 97213
  • Hayden Island – 97217
  • Hayhurst – 97221
  • Hazelwood – 97216, 97230
  • Healy Heights – 97239
  • Hillsdale – 97201, 97219
  • Hillside – 97210
  • Hollywood – 97212, 97213
  • Homestead – 97239, 97201
  • Hosford-Abernethy – 97202, 97214
  • Humboldt – 97217
  • Irvington – 97212
  • Kenton – 97217
  • Kerns – 97232, 97214
  • King – 97211, 97212
  • Laurelhurst – 97232, 97214
  • Lents – 97266
  • Linton – 97210, 97231
  • Lloyd District – 97232
  • Madison South – 97220
  • Maplewood – 97219
  • Markham – 97219
  • Marshall Park – 97219
  • Mill Park – 97216
  • Montavilla – 97213
  • Mt Scott-Arleta – 97206
  • Mt Tabor – 97215
  • Multnomah – 97219
  • Northwest – 97210
  • Northwest Heights – 97229
  • Old Town Chinatown – 97209, 97204
  • Overlook – 97227, 97217
  • Parkrose Heights – 97220
  • Parkrose – 97220
  • Pearl District – 97209
  • Piedmont – 97217
  • Pleasant Valley – 97236
  • Portland – 97222
  • Portland Northwest – 97296, 97210
  • Portsmouth – 97203
  • Powell Hurst Gilbert – 97236
  • Reed – 97202
  • Richmond – 97214, 97206
  • Rose City Park – 97213
  • Roseway – 97213
  • Russell – 97230
  • Sabin – 97211, 97212
  • Sellwood-Moreland – 97202
  • South Burlingame
  • South Tabor – 97206
  • Southwest Hills – 97201
  • St. Johns – 97203
  • Sullivan’s Gulch – 97232
  • Sumner
  • Sunnyside
  • Sylvan Highlands – 97221
  • University Park – 97203
  • Vernon – 97211
  • West Portland Park – 97219
  • Wilkes – 97230
  • Woodland Park – 97220
  • Woodlawn – 97211
  • Woodstock – 97206

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Portland, Oregon Maritime Resources

Multnomah County Circuit Court
1021 SW Fourth Ave,
Portland, OR 97204

NOAA – View the website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to see maritime zones and boundaries recognized under international law.

Maritime Claims Reference Manual ¬¬– Visit the website of the U.S Navy to view the Maritime Claims Reference Manual (MCRM) which provides details about the maritime claims of countries all over the world in regards to territorial sea’s, continuous zones between countries, maritime boundaries, and exclusive economic zones. The purpose of the manual is to facilitate the Department of Defense’s Freedom of Navigation Program.

MARAD – Find information about maritime acts and programs on t the Maritime Administration’s website. The Maritime Administration is an agency within the U.S Department of Transportation that deals with waterborne transportation.

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Find a Maritime Lawyer in Portland, OR

If you have suffered a maritime injury in Portland, Multnomah County, or in the Willamette or Columbia rivers, contact the experienced maritime injury attorneys at BoatLaw, LLP. Our lawyers have decades of combined experience bringing forth maritime personal injury claims against some of the largest maritime companies around. They also have brought claims regarding shipping and commercial fishing operations.

For your convenience, we have offices located in Portland, Oregon, Bellingham and Seattle, Washington, and San Francisco, California. We have handled cases arising from incidents in the Gulf of Alaska, the Bering Sea, and throughout the Pacific coast. Call the experienced lawyers at BoatLaw, LLP at 1 (800) 262-8529 to see what our office can do for you. The first consultation is absolutely free and confidential.

This article was last updated on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

  • The Maritime Law Association of The United States
    The Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA) was founded in 1899. Its formation was prompted by the organization, some three years earlier, of the International Maritime Committee.
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  • Oregon State Bar
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