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Jones Walker has assisted clients in resolving a variety of blue water, brown water, and offshore litigation matters for over 75 years. With one of the largest groups of maritime attorneys in the United States, Jones Walker is consistently recognized as a leading law firm in maritime and transportation law by national and international publications.

Our Maritime Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team represents clients from every segment of the maritime industry both foreign and domestic. No client matter is too small or too large for our experienced and diverse team.

Drawing from our extensive experience, we work with clients to understand their objectives and to evaluate risks. Members of our maritime emergency & casualty response team are always on call to respond to and investigate any type of incident, including collisions, pollution and other marine casualties, and to assist clients with investigations by regulatory authorities, including potential civil and criminal exposure. We also represent maritime clients in non-maritime corporate and commercial disputes of all types.

Chambers Review

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Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (outside New York) - USA - Nationwide
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What the team is known for

Jones Walker LLP has a dedicated group of attorneys able to handle complex shipping and maritime disputes. The firm demonstrates capabilities across a broad range of matters including vessel casualties, environmental damage claims, and vessel attachments and arrests. Its clients include terminals, barge lines and vessel owners.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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George J. Fowler, III
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George J. Fowler, III
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Senior Statespeople

George Fowler advises on a variety of shipping disputes in connection with product liability, personal injury and property damage claims. He has years of experience appearing before juries in high-stakes trials.

"George is a great lawyer."

Grady Hurley
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Grady Hurley
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Band 2

Grady Hurley has a broad maritime practice and has experience representing clients in contractual indemnity and product liability matters, as well as issues relating to Safety and Environmental Management Systems.

"Grady is a go-to in the space."

"Grady is a strong lawyer with international capabilities."

Ranked Lawyers at
Jones Walker LLP

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USA - Nationwide

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

George J. Fowler, III
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George J. Fowler, III
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Senior Statespeople
Grady Hurley
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Grady Hurley
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Band 2

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