Hill Betts & Nash LLP

Hill Betts & Nash LLP is a maritime law firm that has served the community since 1898. Hill, Betts provides legal advice to ship owners and underwriters on the 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's attorneys have historically been and are currently the legal counsel for some of the biggest shipowners across the United States. HBN has been representing shipowners in all domestic and international proceedings since Hill Betts originated in 1898. HBN was one of the first maritime law firms to be established in the United States right after the federal legislation protecting shipping companies and maritime work was implemented. HBN has also been on the front lines of the landmark court cases that have established the ancient laws and principles still applicable in today's courts. However, HBN lawyers are tactical about claims, researching and getting involved in investigations, and mitigating liability following accidents to gain an advantage in claims.