We are experts in this very specialized field of the law. Our practice is as broad as the field of maritime law. The scope of our practice includes representation of:

• vessel owners and underwriters in subrogation or defense of maritime tort claims including claims brought under the Jones Act and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act as well as the claims of passengers and other non-employees
• vessel owners, operators, and charterers in all aspects of maritime transportation before regulatory agencies including USCG, MARAD, and NMFS/NOAA
• vessel and cargo interests in the defense or prosecution of cargo damage claims
• vessel owners and lenders in maritime finance matters, tariff filings, charters, sales and purchases of vessels, and construction of vessels
• prosecution and defense of maritime lien claims including arrest of vessels and maritime property
• commercial fishing vessel owners and operators in National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) matters, business and financial matters, vessel and permit purchases and sales
• salvors, owners, and underwriters in prosecution or defense of salvage liens in admiralty arbitration or litigation
• port authorities and their underwriters

Our firm also provides expertise and guidance to consulting law firms and corporate clients, world wide, in all aspects of admiralty and maritime procedure under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Supplemental Admiralty Rules.