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James M. Beard

James M. Beard

James M. Beard, Esq.
  • Insurance Claims, Maritime Law, Personal Injury
  • Alaska, Oregon, Washington
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Biography

Maritime Injury Lawyer James Beard has a unique understanding and compassion for the clients he represents. For 30 years his legal career has been devoted to representing crewmen and commercial fishermen who have been injured while working at sea. He is widely recognized as one of the most experienced maritime injury lawyers in the Pacific Northwest in handling maritime wrongful death and personal injury cases. He has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for his clients located throughout the United States.

Beard begins each maritime injury case by making sure that his clients are getting the proper medical treatment and care they need. Ensuring that his clients obtain the maximum medical recovery possible is his goal. Unfortunately, in many cases full physical recovery is not possible. In those cases involving permanent injuries caused by negligence or unseaworthiness, Beard seeks damages for past and future lost wages, lost earning capacity, medical expenses, and compensation for pain and suffering that has been suffered in the past and will be suffered in the future.

Beard takes great pride in having successfully recovered compensation for catastrophically injured clients in difficult maritime cases that other lawyers thought couldn’t be won. He is not afraid of taking on a tough fight. He understands how to effectively explain how injuries at sea can be prevented. He utilizes respected medical experts and cutting edge medical technology to help explain his client’s injuries and get them the fair compensation they deserve.

Beard’s 30 years of maritime experience allows him to fairly evaluate his client’s claims. He feels it is important to advise his clients from the very start of their cases about the strengths and weaknesses of their claims.

Beard is admitted to practice law in the States of Alaska, Washington and Oregon. He is admitted to practice in The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Districts Courts of Washington.

Practice Areas
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Maritime Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Area
  • Admiralty
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Alaska
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Oregon
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Washington
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9th Circuit
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U.S. Districts Courts of Washington
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Maritime Injury Lawyer
James M. Beard, Esq.
Current
Attorney
Trueb & Beard, LLC
Current
Education
University of Washington - Tacoma campus
B.A.
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University of Puget Sound
J.D.
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Professional Associations
Washington State Bar  # 13418
Member
Current
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Alaska State Bar
Member
Current
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Oregon State Bar
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
James M. Beard's Website Profile
Website
Trueb & Beard, LLC Website
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Trueb & Beard, LLC Alaska Website
Website
James M. Beard's Alaska Website Profile
Contact & Map
Trueb & Beard, LLC
Anchorage Office
330 L St #101
Anchorage, AK 99501
Toll-Free: (888) 277-0661
Telephone: (907) 277-0161
Fax: (907) 277-0164
Trueb & Beard, LLC
Seattle Office
15620 NE Woodinville Duvall Pl
#6
Woodinville, WA 98072
Toll-Free: (800) 621-1091
Telephone: (452) 822-2242
Fax: (800) 621-1091