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.

“Marler is nothing if not tenacious -- just ask the food processers who have paid more than $800 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

“During the past twenty years, Marler has become the most prominent and powerful food-safety attorney in the country.”

The New Yorker

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 $800 million in settlements for our clients.

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See what our clients are saying

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.

Bill Marler and his staff were with us from when my daughter was in the hospital to the very end of the lawsuit 3 years later. Constantly in touch and on our side with advice right up to the great result they got for my daughter. They fought for her mostly behind the scene and protected us. Thank you Marler Clark.

James Ruocchio

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