Food safety lawyers and experts since 1993.

$850m

in settlements to clients

1000s

of food poisoning victims represented

30

years of food safety experience

Food safety lawyers and experts since 1993.

For 30 years, Marler Clark has been the leading expert in food safety law and has represented thousands of victims in food safety cases against large corporations including Walmart, Dole, McDonald’s, and Nestle.

“Since Marler’s involvement in the Jack in the Box case, he has become the most prominent foodborne illness lawyer in America. He is also a major force in food policy in the U.S. and around the world.”

Connecticut Post

“Marler is nothing if not tenacious -- just ask the food processers who have paid more than $850 million to his clients in the past two decades.”

The Atlantic

“Marler Clark, the Seattle-based group known for being the nation’s leading law firm for victims of food-borne illness.”

Reuters

“[William Marler] has represented thousands of victims and families in major outbreaks linked to hamburger, peanut butter, spinach and cantaloupe.”

Associated Press

“William Marler, a Seattle lawyer who is a leading plaintiff’s attorney in food-borne illness cases.”

Chicago Tribune

“Bill Marler, a Seattle-based food safety lawyer who has been involved in food-borne illness lawsuits for decades.”

Los Angeles Times

Bill Marler featured in Netflix documentary “Poisoned”

Bill Marler featured in Netflix documentary “Poisoned”

Coming to Netflix soon, "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food" is a call to action for the officials who have the power to make our food safer.

Affected by a foodborne illness? We're here for you.

We’re here to answer all your questions, like what to ask a doctor, if you’re eligible for a lawsuit, and how to get the care you need.

We specialize in food safety law.

Marler Clark's food litigation attorneys have the most extensive experience representing victims of food poisoning outbreaks of any law firm in the United States.

Dozens of awards & accolades

Our food attorneys have won over $850 million in settlements for our clients.

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Respected by our clients

Marler Clark has represented thousands of victims over the past 30 years, focusing on their well-being from the first conversation and beyond the lawsuit ruling.

My wife and I can't thank Bill Marler and everyone at Marler Clark enough for how well they looked after us in our time of need. Bill visited us while our son was in the hospital and he, or his staff, were in contact with us every step of the way. Everyone at Marler Clark was caring and compassionate about our situation while working on our behalf. Even after our case was settled, Bill has checked in with us from time to time, wanting to know how our son was doing.

Dennis K.

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