Example Cases:

Prosecuted fishing vessel owner’s claim for loss of profits against engine manufacturer despite the absence of physical damage to the vessel.

Prosecuted cases for vessel owners against engine manufacturers for damages resulting from engine design defects.

Successfully asserted limitation of liability defense based on an error in navigation in a collision of ocean cargo vessel and flotilla under tow.

Defended towing company against claims for damages resulting from allision of tug and chemical tow with Pensacola-Gulf Breeze highway bridge.

Successfully defended shipyard against the owner’s claim of negligently dry-docking a yacht. Proved through naval architect that damage resulted from inherent manufacturing defects in the yacht.

Defended yacht owner against claims for damage to other vessels when yacht dragged anchor in a major hurricane.

Prosecuted claims of railroad against barge company that struck railroad bridge causing the locomotive to fall from the bridge into Biloxi Bay.

Represented plaintiff and defendant individuals, vessel owners and underwriters in claims for death and personal injury to seamen, longshoremen vendor representatives and marine surveyors.