ADMIRALTY & MARITIME

The firm’s Admiralty Group represents clients in a wide array of matters which require the skill, knowledge and expertise of experienced, quality maritime counsel. Our lawyers have vast experience representing international and domestic shipping companies, both ocean and inland towing companies, the offshore oil and gas service industries, dredging and marine construction, cargo interests, as well as terminal operators and stevedores. We handle the full range of claims, including those arising from collision, towage, salvage, cargo damage, marine insurance, maritime contracts and charter agreements, as well as personal injury claims arising under the Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act and General Maritime Law. Our maritime group provides full support to our aviation team to enable us to effectively and efficiently represent our aviation clients in matters which are governed by admiralty and maritime law by virtue of the aviation activity’s significant relationship to maritime commerce or navigable waters.