Maritime Lawyers

Maritime law is governed by a In general, a three-year statute of limitations applies to personal injury and wrongful death cases involving maritime and admiralty cases.

A two year statute of limitations applies to cargo cases under the adoption of the Rotterdam Rules.

A one year statute of limitations applies to cargo cases under the Hague-Visby Rules. A one year statute of limitations applies for most major cruise ship passenger tickets.

Maritime Law Association of the United States - The Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLAUS), established in 1899, is a national professional organization of lawyers who practice in maritime or admiralty law. The organization grants the designation as a "Proctor" in order "to designate the most distinguished class of membership for practicing maritime attorneys." Proctor status is the initial step in MLA leadership. 

Proctor in Admiralty - The designation of "Proctor" was used in the United States until 1966 when the Admiralty Rules and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were unified. The designation of "Proctor" was used in the federal court system in the United States until 1966 when the Admiralty Rules and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were unified. Although the term "Proctor" is no longer in official usage, many associations use the term to distinguish their members as practicing maritime attorneys.

Admiralty Law on Wikipedia - Visit Wikipedia to learn more about the importance of maritime law. Find a list of basic maritime laws and their characteristics on land and sea. The article explains who enforces maritime law.

Boat Law, LLP - Maritime Injury Lawyers - The attorneys at BoatLaw, LLP represent maritime industry workers, Jones Act seamen, longshore and harbor workers, commercial fishermen, cruise ship workers,  passengers, and other workers injured while at sea or working in service of a vessel. They serve the west coast from Alaska, Washington, and Oregon to California. Learn more about the maritime industry in the Pacific Northwest and the legal representation available to those injured in an accident or workplace incident.