Maritime Law

LeGros’ attorneys have a breadth of experience originating from the marine trades, insurance, and litigation practice.  We collaborate to bring our clients the highest level of service and produce the results they expect.  Our services are frequently provided for vessel owners, operators, charterers, marine underwriters, claim managers and adjusters.  We address our clients’ needs throughout the country, with litigation services included in Alaska, Oregon and Washington.  LeGros continues to represent a majority of the International Group Clubs as their correspondent.  We provide defense and subrogation assistance, pre-litigation counseling and planning.  We stand with our clients as part of their team. Our wealth of knowledge and expertise includes:
 

  • Personal injury defense
  • Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
  • State workers' compensation law in Washington and Alaska
  • Tug and Tow
  • Inland Marine coverage disputes
  • Limitation of Liability representation
  • Vessel Collisions and allisions
  • Damage to fixed structures
  • Fire response, investigation, and defense
  • Spill response, control and remediation assistance
  • Third party claims
  • Arrange for vessel arrests, releases or attachments
  • Pilotage
  • Customs, Coast Guard, EPA and other governmental proceedings
  • Wreck removal
  • Vessel purchase, sale transactions and documentation
  • Enforcement and defense of Maritime liens
  • Vessel mortgage transactions
  • Charter party disputes
  • Marine insurance coverage analysis
  • Maritime products liability
  • Maritime jurisdiction
  • Dispute resolution