BANNING MICKLOW & BULL LLP

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     Banning Micklow & Bull LLP has a subspecialty in the area of maritime and admiralty claims of all kinds.  We are experts in representing injured seamen, longshoremen and fishermen as well as the families of those lost or killed at sea.  Our clients have included masters, pilots, engineers, deckhands, fishermen, sportfishermen, whale watchers, recreational boaters, jet skiers and  seamen of all types.  Some of our maritime clients are from foreign countries.  Many have been taken advantage of by their employers following their accidents and have been left “high and dry” with no money or access to medical care.  We are proud of our aggressive representation of these individuals.  Under United States law,  seamen are a privileged class of workers who are entitled to special protection.  We do everything in our power to assist and protect the rights of seamen.

     In addition to handling maritime personal injury and death claims, we also become involved in maritime property damage claims such as those arising from vessel sinkings, fires and explosions.  We are experts in vessel arrests, vessel mortgage foreclosures and seaman’s wage claims.  We also have significant expertise with marine insurance claims and charter party disputes, and we have represented vessel financing companies, shipping companies, ship brokers and marine insurance brokers in litigation in California and elsewhere.  If you or your company is involved in any type of maritime dispute, we can help.

     Our maritime and admiralty practice is international.  Not only are many of our clients from foreign countries, we have litigated maritime actions throughout the western United States and the Pacific basin.  Through our office in American Samoa, we have effectuated vessel arrests in distant ports such as Pago Pago Harbor and Guam.  Through our office in London we have the capability of pressing claims against Lloyd’s of London Underwriters and other insurance companies based in London.

     Maritime law is fraught with pitfalls for the unwary.  As a rule, marine and transportation companies are represented by experienced maritime attorneys.  If you have had a maritime accident or otherwise have a maritime claim of some kind, you need attorneys who are specialists in the maritime law such as Banning Micklow & Bull LLP.  Our partners have over 75 years of collective experience in the maritime law and can help you solve whatever problem you have.  Our Recent Results illustrate that our successes in maritime cases are unparalleled.  Contact Us for a free and confidential consultation.

With offices in San Diego, San Francisco, London and the Pacific Basin,
we represent clients throughout California, the Pacific and
anywhere our services are required