Gallagher Sharp’s maritime and admiralty attorneys handle all types of litigation throughout the Great Lakes. We represent vessel owners in the defense of Jones Act claims, Petitions to Limit Liability and Limitation of Liability Proceedings, vessel sinkings and groundings, crew mutinies, stowaways on vessels, marine salvage, COGSA and NVOCC transit and cargo claims, attempted seizures and boardings by the Coast Guard, and customs issues involving vessel owners. We handle matters involving common carrier liability for passenger vessels and pleasure boat accidents. We defend wharf and dock owners in claims involving breach of duty and marina liability. We have also represented officers and captains in licensing disputes.
