Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (outside New York)

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is recognized for nationwide maritime and shipping work, with a strong presence across Gulf and Atlantic ports including New Orleans, Houston, Gulfport, Mobile, Pensacola, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Jacksonville. We advise vessel owners, charterers, offshore operators, towing companies, marinas, yacht clubs, P&I Clubs, insurers, and brokers on charter party claims, collisions/allisions, marine insurance coverage, personal injury, and regulatory matters.

We handle blue-water and brown-water disputes in federal and state courts, arbitration, and before regulators. With decades of experience, we position cases for litigation or trial while protecting business interests and brand.

A key differentiator is our 24/7 Emergency Response for marine casualties—rapid investigation, evidence preservation, claim assessment, and immediate legal strategy to mitigate exposure.

Firm attorneys emphasize early, disciplined case evaluation, technical experts, and enforcement of contractual rights (indemnity and limitation of liability) to drive favorable outcomes via dispositive motions, targeted settlements, or trial, with appellate capability across state and federal courts.

Beyond disputes, we counsel on compliance, contracts, and operational risk, including international and multi jurisdictional issues.