ADMIRALTY AND MARITIME
Black Law P.A. Admiralty and Maritime
Black Law P.A. provides legal counsel to vessel owners, charterers, and marinas in markets ranging from cargo vessels and lines to cruise ship vendors, privately owned yachts, boat manufacturers and recreation boats and boating outfitters.
We also represent vessel owners or maritime companies against their insurers in insurance coverage disputes and salvage claims. Black Law P.A. has secured seven figure payouts to vessel owners when their insurance has denied coverage. We offer a wide-range of commercially related services including vessel documentation and flag-state compliance issues, advice and drafting of commercial documents for the purchase and sale of vessels for owners and lenders, licensing and vendor agreements, and all documents relating to maritime operations.
Our attorneys have also represented designers, manufacturers, and distributors in a variety of product liability and warranty claims. We counsel our clients on product literature and warranty drafting.
Admiralty and Maritime Law FAQ
Q1: What legal recourse do I have if a shipping contract is breached by the other party?
A1: If a shipping contract is breached, you may seek damages or specific performance. It’s essential to review the terms of the contract with a maritime lawyer to understand your options, which can include negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.
Q2: How can I dispute a maritime lien placed against my vessel?
A2: To dispute a maritime lien, you must provide evidence that the claim is invalid or satisfied. A maritime lawyer can assist you in filing a complaint in federal court to contest the lien and seek its discharge.
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Practice Areas
- Admiralty and Maritime
- Banking and Credit Union
- Complex Business Litigation
- Complex Fraud and Securities LItigation
- Construction and Construction Litigation
- Corporate
- Grey or Secondary Market Litigation
- Fiduciary Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
- Labor and Employment
- Products Liability and Warranty Claims
- Real Estate Litigation
- Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
- Trust and Probate Litigation