Maritime Litigation

ZERINGUE LAW GROUP

Our experience in all areas of the marine industry enables us to offer our clients the most comprehensive and cost-effective legal counsel.

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime or admiralty law is contained in a distinct body of cases and legal codes. Because much of this body of law is unique, an attorney must be trained and experienced, in order to properly advise a client. At Zeringue Law Group, our experience in all areas of the marine industry enables us to offer our clients who operate in maritime jurisdictions the most comprehensive and cost-effective legal counsel.With intimate knowledge of this area’s bodies of water and the maritime industry itself, we offer clarity in sorting out the issues, not just among the parties directly involved in the case, but in the various courts with jurisdiction over the proceedings.

We also have specific experience with issues related to the Jones Act. Seamen, being “wards of admiralty,” are specially protected by the courts, and the burden of proof in such cases is rarely upon the injured seaman.  In a  longshoreman’s action against his employer, the claimant may often be entitled to lifetime benefits.  Therefore, maritime cases are often unique and potentially very costly to insurers and insureds.  Overcoming these challenges is best left to the seasoned professionals of Zeringue Law Group.

For more information about representation any type of maritime claim, we invite you to contact Zeringue Law Group at 985-447-7540.