Pierce Atwood’s Admiralty & Maritime lawyers help clients navigate the complex patchwork of federal, state and local laws governing activities along the shore and at sea. We have the breadth and depth of knowledge and experience necessary to assist with matters ranging from litigating traditional admiralty claims, to securing regulatory permits for developing offshore wind farms.

We have expertise in the types of issues that would arise in the planning, construction, operation or maintenance of an offshore power project, including:

• Offshore permitting issues
• Potential application of the U.S. Jones Act and other statutes
• Negotiation and drafting of maritime contracts, including charters and service contracts
• Environmental issues, including oil spills
• Investigation of marine casualties
• Defense of personal injury and death cases
• Litigation of traditional admiralty claims such as collision and allision