At the intersection of global commerce and complex regulation, our Admiralty & Maritime Practice offers clients strategic counsel and courtroom strength across the full spectrum of maritime law. We represent domestic and foreign insurers, vessel owners, charterers, shipping companies, P&I clubs, and logistics providers in high-stakes disputes spanning U.S. and international waters. With deep roots in the New York and New Jersey ports and extensive experience in both state and federal courts, our attorneys bring unmatched insight into the shifting tides of maritime litigation. Areas of Expertise We provide comprehensive legal services in matters involving: - Cargo loss, damage, and contamination claims
- Hull & machinery disputes
- Charter party and demurrage claims
- Collisions, groundings, and salvage operations
- Maritime personal injury and Jones Act claims
- Marine insurance coverage and subrogation
- U.S. Coast Guard and NTSB investigations
- Environmental incidents and regulatory compliance
- Ship arrests and maritime lien enforcement
- Limitation of liability actions
Industry-Focused Representation Our team routinely handles matters governed by key legal frameworks, including the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA), General Maritime Law, the Jones Act, and the Limitation of Liability Act. We also provide counsel in regulatory and administrative proceedings before agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and Maritime Administration (MARAD). We understand the industry’s urgency, and we pride ourselves on offering rapid, commercially minded solutions when time, tide, and business are on the line. Representative Engagements - Defended a major international reinsurer in a multi-million-dollar hull and machinery claim following a vessel grounding off the New Jersey coast
- Secured favorable resolution in subrogation action arising from a warehouse fire involving high-value marine cargo
- Advised a foreign flag carrier in litigation stemming from cargo loss under a through bill of lading
- Represented a U.S.-based terminal operator in Coast Guard proceedings involving oil discharge and environmental penalties
Why Clients Turn to Us Our maritime team brings: - Decades of experience in admiralty litigation and arbitration
- A command of maritime commercial operations and technical standards
- Strong relationships with marine surveyors, adjusters, and regulatory agencies
- A reputation for efficient, strategic, and client-centered advocacy
From routine claims to precedent-setting litigation, our firm serves as a trusted partner in navigating the legal complexities of maritime operations. |