Douglas Williams

Douglas R. Williams is a renowned maritime attorney, celebrated for his deep expertise and unwavering commitment to the maritime industry. Growing up in a military family, Doug spent much of his youth on cruise ships, where his father served as the chief medical officer on major cruise lines, including Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, and Norwegian Cruise Line. These formative experiences gave Doug a practical understanding of the maritime world and ignited his passion for the industry, setting the stage for his future career.

After graduation, Doug began his legal career in Tampa, Florida, at a leading maritime litigation firm in the Southeast. There, he handled complex commercial disputes involving charter parties, enforcement of maritime liens, vessel attachments, and arrests. His primary focus was defending casualty lawsuits, which involved investigating maritime accidents at various ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. His work contributed to significant cases, including U.S. United Barge Lines v. Hagan, and he played a key role in the landmark Supreme Court case Atlantic Sounding Co. v. Townsend, which provided injured seamen with a punitive damages remedy against shipowners' neglect.

BoatLaw, LLP - Maritime Lawyers

In 2012, Doug joined BoatLaw, LLP (formerly Anderson Carey Williams & Neidzwski), where he dedicated his practice to representing injured seamen. With our main office in Washington, and offices in Oregon, Alaska, and California we handle maritime injury claims across the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Doug's extensive maritime knowledge and legal acumen have made him a leading advocate for seamen's rights, ensuring their voices are heard and their injuries justly compensated.