Admiralty Law

BCM’s Admiralty Law practice serves clients across the maritime industry with specialized knowledge of the unique legal frameworks governing waterways, shipping, and marine operations.

We represent vessel owners, operators, charterers, marine insurers, cargo interests, ports, and maritime employees in a wide range of matters. Our services include handling cargo claims, charter party disputes, vessel arrests, maritime liens, and collisions/allisions. We assist with regulatory compliance under USCG, EPA, and international conventions like SOLAS and MARPOL. Our team also handles personal injury claims under the Jones Act and Longshore Act, representing both injured workers and employers.

For marine financing and vessel transactions, we handle documentation, registration, and security arrangements. With experience in both domestic and international maritime disputes, we provide strategic counsel that accounts for the specialized procedures and substantive law governing admiralty matters.

Why Choose Us

With decades of combined expertise across these specialized practice areas, we provide strategic legal solutions for businesses, individuals, and families throughout the region.