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

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.