The Law Offices of Holmes Weddle & Barcott
Anchorage:(907) 274-0666 - Seattle:(206) 292-8008

 
  Heidi L. R. Baxter
hbaxter@hwb-law.com
   
 

Practice Emphasis: Maritime Law, Admiralty Law, and General Civil Litigation.

Education: Bachelor of Science: United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT, with honors, 1995; Juris Doctor: Seattle University School of Law, Cum Laude, 2005.

Professional Experience: Ms. Baxter joined Holmes Weddle & Barcott in 2005. She works in the firm’s Seattle office, where her practice focuses on maritime and admiralty law, and general civil litigation.

Prior to practicing law, Ms. Baxter served in the United States Coast Guard. Ms. Baxter was a deck watch officer on a Coast Guard cutter homeported in San Francisco. She then transferred to Seattle where she served as a Marine Vessel Inspector, inspecting a variety of vessel classes, including passenger vessels, Washington State Ferries, and large cargo and tank ships.

While stationed in Seattle she also worked as a Marine Casualty Investigator, investigating vessel alisions, collisions, near misses and personal injuries.

Professional Associations: Ms. Baxter is a member of the Washington State Bar Association.

Admitted to Practice: Washington State and Federal Courts.