Admiralty and maritime compliance extends beyond traditional high-seas litigation to encompass the intricate contractual framework supporting global shipping logistics. This includes the drafting, interpretation, and enforcement of bills of lading, charter parties, and multimodal transport agreements that bridge the gap between ocean carriers and overland freight providers. By maintaining a sharp focus on commercial maritime disputes, we are able to navigate both federal court jurisdictions and specialized international maritime arbitrations. This targeted focus ensures that businesses operating within the global supply chain receive dedicated legal guidance tailored to the complex, time-sensitive realities of ocean commerce.

Admiralty law is a distinct body of law that governs maritime issues.  We limit our practice to those matters regarding ocean freight cargo claims: we do not handle personal injury cases (Jones Act).  Because admiralty law also covers many commercial activities, including land based activities prior or subsequent to ocean transport, those contracts or issues which are largely maritime in character are included in our coverage.

We provide services regarding:

Cargo Claims and Defenses, including marine, stevedore, and warehouse damages, insurance issues relating thereto, and domestic transportation questions regarding cargo destined overseas or arriving.
Demurrage and detention claims, including carrier overcharges.
Abandoned cargo claims and expenses.
Arrests of ship in rem to collect debt from vessels or their operators.
Bills of Lading or other Contracts of Affreightment and their interpretation.
Preparing terms and conditions of service for carriers and intermediaries such as Customs brokers, Freight Forwarders, and NVOCCs.
Preparing Agency Agreements between international partners in ocean transportation.