Mariner Law, PLLC is proud to announce that Attorney Adam Deitz has once again been selected to the 2026 Washington Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in the practice area of Transportation/Maritime Law. This honor recognizes outstanding attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in their legal practice and earned the respect of their peers through professional achievement and ethical representation.
Published by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers recognizes exceptional attorneys across more than 70 practice areas. The Rising Stars distinction is reserved for lawyers who are either 40 years old or younger or have been practicing law for ten years or less. Only a small percentage of attorneys receive this recognition each year. According to Super Lawyers, Attorney Deitz has been selected to the Rising Stars list every year from 2022 through 2026 in Transportation/Maritime Law.
Selection to Rising Stars is based on a patented, multi-phase process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations by attorneys within the same practice area. Attorneys are not permitted to nominate themselves, making the distinction particularly meaningful within the legal community.
Attorney Adam Deitz brings a unique perspective to maritime injury litigation. Before becoming a lawyer, he worked in the maritime industry and earned a U.S. Coast Guard Master endorsement. He has captained commercial passenger vessels and worked on the water throughout his career. This firsthand maritime experience helps him understand the realities faced by seamen, offshore workers, vessel passengers, and maritime families.
After graduating from Roger Williams University School of Law, where he focused on maritime law and served as President of the Maritime Law Society, Adam built his legal career handling maritime litigation nationwide. Today, he exclusively represents injured maritime workers and families affected by serious maritime casualties.
At Mariner Law, PLLC, Attorney Deitz focuses on claims involving:
His practice is rooted in helping injured workers navigate complex federal maritime laws and pursue compensation after life-changing injuries at sea.
The 2026 Rising Stars selection adds to a growing list of professional recognitions. Attorney Deitz has also been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and holds an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States and has served in leadership roles relating to marine torts and maritime casualties.
Mariner Law, PLLC is a maritime personal injury law firm representing seamen, offshore workers, vessel passengers, and families nationwide. The firm focuses exclusively on maritime injury and wrongful death cases arising under the Jones Act, general maritime law, and related federal statutes.
If you or a loved one has been injured on the water, contact Mariner Law today to discuss your legal rights with an experienced maritime attorney.