Seamark Law Group PLLC
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Founded in 2004, Seamark Law Group PLLC, situated in Bainbridge Island, WA, is a litigation boutique known for its high-stakes litigation expertise. Defending municipalities, manufacturers, police officers, and various businesses, they hold a particular focus on cases arising from airplane crashes and officer-involved shootings. The team, led by Navy pilot turned trial lawyer, Geoff Grindeland, and Nikki Carsley, a dedicated civil-litigation practitioner, brings extensive experience and exceptional service to every case, large or small. Their consistent recognition in Super Lawyers Magazine underscores their commitment to excellence.
Specialties
Service type
Consultation / advice, Litigation / representation
Number of employees
0 - 10 employees, 11 - 50 employees, 51 - 100 employees, 101 - 500 employees, 500 - 1,000 employees
Industry type
Admiralty and maritime, Advertising / Communications and media, Agriculture, Aviation, Banking, Energy and utilities, Entertainment, Gaming, Health care, Insurance, Internet, Oil and gas, Life sciences and biotechnology, Telecommunications, Transportation, Other industries
Work type
Agreements / Contracts, Mergers and acquisitions, Executive compensation, Tax planning, New business incorporation filing, Financing, Franchising / Licensing
Location and hours
Seamark Law Group PLLC
400 Winslow Way E, Ste 230
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Work Experience
Attorney & Managing Member
Seamark Law Group PLLC
2019 - Present
Attorney & Principal
Mills Meyers Swartling
2004 - 2018
Pilot & Naval Officer
U.S. Navy
1990 - 2001
Attorney
Mills Meyers Swartling
2013 - 2018
Summer Associate
Mills Meyers Swartling
2012 - 2012
Legal Writing Fellow
University of Washington School of Law
2011 - 2012
Judicial Extern
Hon. John C. Coughenour, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
2011 - 2011
Education
University of Virginia
Law
2004
University of Virginia
2004
United States Naval Academy
1990
United States Naval Academy
1990
University of Puget Sound
2008
University of Washington School of Law
2013
University of Puget Sound
Business & Leadership and International Political Economy
2008
University of Washington School of Law
Law
2013
Associations & Affiliations
Kitsap County Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Member
Helpline House
President
Washington State Bar Association, Court Rules and Procedures Committee
Member
Helpline House
Vice President
Helpline House
Board Member
Helpline House
Treasurer
United Way of Kitsap County
Board Member
King County Bar Association
Chair, Aviation Section
Kitsap County Community Development Corp.
Secretary
King County Bar Association
Vice-Chair, Aviation Section
Kitsap County Community Development Corp.
Board Member
King County Bar Association
Treasurer, Aviation Section
Washington State Bar Association
Member
King County Bar Association
Member
KCBA Aviation Association
Member
Washington Women Lawyers, King County Chapter
Member
Junior League of Seattle
Project Development Committee Member
Seattle Works, Team Works
Volunteer
University of Washington School of Law
Mentor
William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court
Member
Federal Bar Association
Member
KCBA Real Property, Probate & Trust Section
Member
KCBA Labor & Employment Law Section
Member
WSBA Labor & Employment Law Section
Member
WSBA Litigation Section
Member
Treehouse, Young Professionals Board
Member
Street Youth Legal Advocates of Washington
Board Member and Volunteer
Publications
Toro Insurance Newsletter
Incorporation Is Not a Complete Shield Against Personal Liability
2008
Business Law Boot Camp, NBI
Co-author, “Preparing Common Business Contracts”
2013
Washington Law Review, 88 Wash. L. Rev. 525, June 2013
2013
Speaking Engagements
Washington Public Risk Management Association Workshop
Avoiding Nuclear Verdicts
2022
Spring Conference, Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys
Defense and Indemnification of Employees and Officials
2018
Pacific Northwest Aviation Law and Insurance Seminar
Game Theory and the Rational Case for Cooperation in Litigation
2014
Washington Public Risk Management Association Workshop
The 20/20 Vision of Hindsight: Police Liability for Use of Force
2013
Lorman "Police Liability" Seminar
Reasonable Force & Qualified Immunity
2013
"Recent Trends in the Law of Arrest, Search, and Seizure" CLE
The Law of Arrest
2012
Lorman "Police Liability" Seminar
Qualified Immunity: The Basics and the New Methodology
2011
In-House CLE
12 Tips on Making Your Case
2010
Pacific Northwest Aviation Law and Insurance Seminar
Aviation Case Law Update
2004
"Police Liability in Washington" CLE
The Rights of Onlookers--When Does Observing Police Action Become Obstruction?
2009
Community Event
"The Innocence Project Northwest: The Case of Brandon Olebar"
2014
Services offered
Corporate Law Attorney
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers