Marie Docter

Marie Docter is a personal injury lawyer with The Law Offices of Briggs & Briggs in Lakewood, Washington. She represents injured clients and families in personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, insurance claims, maritime injury, Jones Act, seaman injury, wage and contract, and defective product matters. Ms. Docter assists clients throughout Pierce, Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, Lewis, and Kitsap counties, helping them pursue claims after serious injuries, unsafe conditions, workplace incidents, and other preventable losses.

Ms. Docter graduated with academic honors from Seattle University School of Law in 2000. Her legal education provided a strong foundation in research, writing, litigation strategy, and client advocacy. This training supports her ability to prepare injury claims, evaluate damages, address liability issues, and guide clients through state and federal cases. Her background is especially useful in matters involving maritime law, complex injury claims, and disputes that require careful factual development.

Ms. Docter has focused on maritime law for more than a decade, including cases involving seamen’s injuries, safety concerns, wage claims, and contract claims. She has represented clients in state and federal matters connected to incidents in Washington and around the world. Her experience also includes multi-district litigation involving product defects, as well as personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, insurance claims, Jones Act claims, seaman and maritime claims, and class action claims involving defective medical products.

Marie Docter is known for practical injury representation and for helping clients manage the legal process after serious accidents. Her work includes meeting injured clients when they are unable to come to the office and helping them understand their options during difficult circumstances. Through her personal injury and maritime practice, Ms. Docter provides steady advocacy for clients seeking accountability, financial recovery, and support after life-changing injuries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Offices of Briggs & Briggs
• Lifetime Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, Washington State Association for Justice

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• Seattle University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The Master’s College
  Bachelor of Arts

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