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One of the largest Admiralty and Maritime practice groups in the country, Phelps has over 25 attorneys dedicated to handling clients’ opportunities and challenges on the regional, national and international level. The firm represents a diverse client base that ranges from small offshore service companies to multinational corporations in areas including maritime contracts, international shipping, maritime finance, environmental issues, litigation, and services to the oil industry operating in the Gulf of Mexico. Recognized internationally, the group excels in cases ranging from complex emergent situations to routine maritime claims, and often consults with attorneys in the firm’s other practice areas to better meet the needs of our clients.  

Pulling on strengths in both insurance and marine and energy, we are routinely asked to render marine insurance counseling, marine insurance coverage evaluation, contract drafting and negotiation, charter drafting and negotiation, and marine financing advice.  



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What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP has an accomplished maritime litigation group with deep industry expertise, sought after by multinational companies, ship owners and underwriters, including major P&I clubs. The team works extensively across myriad contentious matters including personal injury claims, contractual disputes, environmental issues and maritime disasters. The firm has a formidable presence in the Gulf Coast region, particularly regarding issues involving the oil industry, and boasts both brown-water and blue-water capacity.

Work Highlights

  • Phelps Dunbar LLP defended LaShip against roughly $2.6 million in damages claimed following an incident involving the breakaway of the BETTY CHOUEST and 12 other vessels from LaShip's facility.

Strengths

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Phelps Dunbar has excellent technical expertise, great value and a very professional, efficient and helpful service.

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Phelps Dunbar takes a very practical approach to litigation. It has great depth of knowledge and its bullpen of attorneys is completely capable.

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The firm has a wealth of experience paving the way for success, it also does a great job bringing younger lawyers up.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gary Hemphill
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Gary Hemphill
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Gary Hemphill handles disputes including maritime personal injury, cargo damage and loss and collisions.

Gary is a very strong practitioner in maritime work.

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Ivan M. Rodriguez
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Ivan M. Rodriguez
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Ivan Rodriguez is commended for his work representing clients in environmental and personal injury claims in the maritime space. His practice extends to include insurance defense and coverage disputes.

Ivan Rodriguez is really on top of things. He is prompt, thinks outside the box, clients love him and is very personable.

Ivan a very good lawyer and is very sharp.

Ivan is an outstanding maritime attorney; he's smart, practical, knowledgeable and responsive.

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Kevin LaVie
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Kevin LaVie
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Kevin LaVie deftly handles a vast range of maritime environmental damages disputes. He also holds significant experience in dealing with maritime casualties including sinkings and collisions.

Kevin LaVie is exceptionally calm in handling very difficult litigation.

Kevin doesn't get caught in the drama. He is a very measured and calm person, and a great lawyer.

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Gary Hemphill
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Gary Hemphill
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Ivan M. Rodriguez
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Ivan M. Rodriguez
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Kevin LaVie
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Kevin LaVie
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