Maritime Law

The firm's attorneys are perhaps the most experienced maritime lawyers on the West Coast. Attorneys specializing in this area have collectively almost 100 years experience in maritime law, and several are Proctors in Admiralty and noted maritime authors. The firm's maritime practice involves every conceivable issue, problem, or boat accident that can arise in the maritime world. These include collisions, strandings, sinkings, pollution claims, cargo claims, personal injury claims, charter party disputes, cruise line ticket contract and personal injury issues, arrest of vessels, as well as vessel financings and foreclosures. The firm represents both blue water and brown water interests as well as recreational boating interests.