The Law Offices of Holmes Weddle & Barcott

 
  Donald P. Marinkovich
dmarinkovich@hwb-law.com
   
 

Donald P. MarinkovichPractice Emphasis: Admiralty and Maritime Litigation, General Civil Litigation

Education: Bachelor of Arts: University of Washington, 1954; Bachelor of Law and Letters: University of Washington, 1959

Professional Experience: Mr. Marinkovich has more than forty years of trial experience in both state and federal courts. During that time he has earned the respect of vessel owners, maritime employers, insurers brokers, adjusters, and his opponents. While he actively engages in maritime litigation himself, he is often asked by his peers to serve as a mediator in such cases.

Mr. Marinkovich has tried a broad range of jury and non-jury cases involving litigation of maritime and non-maritime matters such as products liability, insurance coverage, personal injury and death, professional liability, discrimination and harassment, automobile accidents, maritime contracts, indemnity claims, United States Longshore and Harbor Workers claims, claims by railroad workers, and various other litigation matters.

Born in Cathlamet, Washington, Mr. Marinkovich completed his undergraduate education at the University of Washington in 1954. After completing a portion of his legal studies at the University of Washington Law School, he entered the military, serving in the United States Army. Following completion of his military obligations and his honorable discharge, he returned to the University of Washington and completed his legal studies in 1959, earning a Bachelor of Law and Letters. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Marinkovich enjoys golf, and has been a member of the Seattle Golf Club since 1974.

Professional Associations: Mr. Marinkovich is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity, a longtime member of the Maritime Law Association and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Admitted to Practice: Washington State Courts; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington; U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit