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What the Team is Known For

Blank Rome LLP has an esteemed practice with significant experience handling high profile maritime litigation for national and international clients, including P&I clubs, shipping companies and owners. The firm is highly regarded for crisis response and offering additional expertise in alternative dispute resolution. It maintains an excellent reputation for advising maritime industry entities in federal investigations arising from intentional misconduct allegations and casualty events, as well as in a host of cybersecurity issues. The firm has been recently active on a range of fuel contamination, cargo loss, salvage and collision cases.

Work Highlights

  • Blank Rome represented Preble-Rish Haiti, S.A. (PRH) in a

    dispute with the Government of Haiti for breach of a fuel supply contract.

Strengths

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Blank Rome continue to retain, hire and develop top maritime counsel.

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The firm has very deep knowledge of international maritime arbitration and enforcement of judgments outside the United States.

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Blank Rome have a highly capable team who provided a world class service, with particuarly strength in complex disputes.

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TBlank Rome has a deep bench of very qualified specialists in this area of practice. They are well respected by all of the insurance companies in this space, as well as regulatory agencies.

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Notable Practitioners

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John D Kimball
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John D Kimball
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John Kimball frequently assists clients with maritime casualty disputes including ship fires, collisions and sinkings. He is also adept at handling shipping arbitrations.

John Kimball is excellent.

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Thomas H Belknap Jr
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Thomas H Belknap Jr
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Thomas Belknap has deep expertise in shipping litigation with significant capabilities in cargo damage claims and contract and salvage disputes.

Thomas gives very sensible and clear advice with a fast turnaround.

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William R. Bennett
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William R. Bennett
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William Bennett is well known for his strong shipping practice, typically advising clients on maritime casualties resulting from collisions, groundings and sinkings. He is also well placed to handle maritime-related fraud disputes.

William Bennett is an excellent lawyer providing great service to clients. He is always responsive, always helpful and always does a great job for his client.

William has great attention to detail and strong commercial knowledge.

Bill is a superb tactician and strategic adviser. He knows how to get things done quickly and efficiently

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Richard Singleton
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Richard Singleton
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Richard Singleton is known for his abilities in shipping litigation and arbitration. He typically assists clients with maritime casualty as well as charter party and contractual disputes. He advises both domestic and international clients.
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John D Kimball
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John D Kimball
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Thomas H Belknap Jr
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Thomas H Belknap Jr
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William R. Bennett
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William R. Bennett
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Richard Singleton
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Richard Singleton
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