Top Maritime Lawyers In New York

Liakas Law, P.C. focuses on serious injury cases, using thorough trial preparation and modern technology to maximize compensation. They assist clients injured in industrial and workplace accidents, especially when third-party negligence is involved. While many appreciate their responsiveness and detailed case handling, some clients have reported communication challenges during representation… more...

Liakas Law, P.C. focuses on serious injury cases, using thorough trial preparation and modern technology to maximize compensation. They assist clients injured in industrial and workplace accidents, especially when third-party negligence is involved. While many appreciate their responsiveness and detailed case handling, some clients have reported communication challenges during representation changes.

Napoli Shkolnik PLLC focuses on complex maritime injury and mass tort litigation, including cruise ship accidents and related health claims. The team handles legal and medical evaluations while connecting clients to healthcare resources even without insurance. Some clients note challenges with communication during ongoing cases.

Belushin Law Firm, P.C. specializes in representing clients injured in boating accidents, with over a decade of experience handling cases involving motorboats, canoes, and personal watercraft. Their team offers compassionate, knowledgeable support throughout complex legal processes, though some clients note the firm’s thoroughness can require patience.

Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC specializes in maritime injury cases, including those involving NYPD Harbor Unit officers covered by the Jones Act. The team handles a range of boating accidents and guides clients through complex legal processes with clear communication. Some clients note lengthy case durations due to court delays.

Specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, Joseph T. Mullen, Jr. & Associates brings nearly a century of combined legal experience to complex claims, including boat accidents. The team handles cases with care and persistence, though some clients note that case timelines can extend longer than expected.

McLaughlin & Stern LLP’s Maritime Team offers expertise in litigation, arbitration, pollution response, and regulatory compliance for clients in shipping, finance, and insurance. Their group includes former prosecutors and specialists in casualty response, ready to assist with complex maritime incidents. Some clients note uneven experiences with individual team members.

With decades of experience as Merchant Marine Officers, the team at Tabak Mellusi & Shisha LLP specializes in maritime injury claims nationwide. They combine practical shipboard knowledge with legal expertise to pursue compensation for injured sailors. Clients appreciate their compassionate, thorough approach, though experiences with professionalism have varied.

NICOLETTI HORNIG & SWEENEY has been recognized internationally as one of America's leading firms for marine insurance, transportation, and shipping litigation, admiralty, and maritime and admiralty law. Chambers Global and Chambers USA have recognized the firm's expertise and reputation in numerous publications, including Fortune, The Legal 500, The Best Lawyers in America, and Chambers Global.… more...

NICOLETTI HORNIG & SWEENEY has been recognized internationally as one of America's leading firms for marine insurance, transportation, and shipping litigation, admiralty, and maritime and admiralty law. Chambers Global and Chambers USA have recognized the firm's expertise and reputation in numerous publications, including Fortune, The Legal 500, The Best Lawyers in America, and Chambers Global. Since 2010, US News & World Report, which began rating law firms nationwide and within the New York metropolitan area, has consistently ranked Nicoletti Hornig & Sweeney as a Tier 1 Admiralty and Maritime Law Firm. Since 2010, US News & World Report has consistently ranked Nicoletti Hornig & Sweeney in Tier 1 of Admiralty and Maritime law firms both nationally and in the New York metro area. Admiralty law and maritime practice are the core areas of our firm. Our firm is widely recognized in this field as a leader. Our clients are also advised in relation to investigations conducted by the United States Coast Guard or other government agencies worldwide after major maritime incidents, and how best to handle third-party claims that arise from such incidents. We have a large network of experts, engineers, and consultants to help with all technical matters.

Hill, Betts & Nash LLP is a maritime law firm that has served the community since 1898. Hill, Betts provides legal counsel to ship owners and underwriters on matters relating to Jones Act, charter party disputes, vessel arrests/seizures, marine product liability, United States Coast Guard and Federal Maritime Regulatory Law, salvage disputes, collisions/groundings, pollution, ship construction… more...

Hill, Betts & Nash LLP is a maritime law firm that has served the community since 1898. Hill, Betts provides legal counsel to ship owners and underwriters on matters relating to Jones Act, charter party disputes, vessel arrests/seizures, marine product liability, United States Coast Guard and Federal Maritime Regulatory Law, salvage disputes, collisions/groundings, pollution, ship construction, ship purchase and sale, vessel registration, complex Time and Bareboat charters. HBN lawyers have been and continue to be the legal counsel for some of the biggest shipowners across the United States. HBN has been representing shipowners in domestic and international proceedings since its foundation in 1898. HBN was one of the first maritime law firms to be established in the United States. Its federal legislation protecting shipping companies and maritime work had just been implemented. HBN is well-versed in the ancient laws and principles that are still used today in courts. They also seek to gain an advantage in claims by strategically investigating and intervening and minimizing liability after incidents.

Our offices are located in New York City, Monmouth County (New Jersey), and throughout the United States. Our reputation as a leading maritime lawyer is built on our aggressive representation of maritime accident victims, such as blue-water sailors, barge and tug crews, ferryboat workers and passengers (including Staten Island Ferry), and commercial fishermen, along with those involved in other… more...

Our offices are located in New York City, Monmouth County (New Jersey), and throughout the United States. Our reputation as a leading maritime lawyer is built on our aggressive representation of maritime accident victims, such as blue-water sailors, barge and tug crews, ferryboat workers and passengers (including Staten Island Ferry), and commercial fishermen, along with those involved in other maritime-related activities, like long shoring and dredging or harbor and marine construction. Many of our clients have suffered serious injuries while on pleasure craft, cruise ships, and other recreational boats. Our firm has extensive experience in maritime litigation, including the Limitation of Shipowners Liability, Jones Act and Maintenance and Cure claims, and those based on the warranty of seaworthiness. Our attorneys have extensive experience in investigations by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) or National Transportation Safety Board. Each maritime attorney was involved in the legal representation of numerous maritime tragedies, such as the S/S Marine Electric sinking, the Staten Island Ferry Andrew Barberi collision, and the SeaStreak Wall Street accident. Our network includes a large number of consultants and experts who can assist us when necessary in such areas as ship handling, marine architecture, weather routing, and cargo operations.