James Harris, LLP stands ready to advise and represent clients on the full range of disputes that result in maritime litigation. Our litigation practice includes actions arising from casualty events, cargo damage, charter parties and contracts of affreightment, maritime lien claims, ship and yacht construction disputes, and enforcement of ship mortgages, as well as the maritime aspects of bankruptcy and workout matters. We also handle matters involving assertion and defense of the unique maritime procedural devices of attachment and arrest.
The firm’s experience arises from handling numerous litigated cases, including the full scope of motion practice and the conduct of trials, as well as appellate advocacy. Our attorneys are highly adept at handling complex, multi-jurisdictional maritime matters, which requires the ability to participate and coordinate the work of teams of attorneys in potentially numerous jurisdictions in the U.S. or foreign maritime jurisdictions.
Our extensive background also includes cases of seminal importance, including issues of maritime liens adjudicated in bankruptcy proceedings, the interplay of maritime, bankruptcy and interpleader law, and statutory interpretation of the Oil Pollution Act in the context of an allision case.
Maritime Litigation Inquiries
For additional information or to schedule a consultation, please call 999-999-9999 or send an email to jhlaw@law.com