James F Moseley Jr

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime

Litigation

Insurance Defense

Transportation and Logistics

Professional Memberships

Chester Bedell American Inn of Court, Emeritus

Comité Maritime International, Titulary Member

The Florida Bar

Jacksonville Bar Association

Maritime Law Association of the United States, President

Propeller Club of the United States

Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Publications

“905(b)-ware! Navigating Personal Injury Claims Against Vessel Owners and Time Charterers,” Sailing In Savannah 2025 Maritime Law CLE Conference, November 14, 2025

Experience

James F. “Jim” Moseley Jr. is regarded as one of the nation’s foremost maritime attorneys and serves as the Admiralty and Maritime Team Leader at GrayRobinson. With four decades of litigation experience spanning collision, cargo loss, maritime commercial disputes, insurance coverage, and personal injury, he also counsels clients on shipyard contracts, maritime insurance, maritime finance, and charter negotiations. Known for his steady judgment and strategic approach, Jim handles litigation, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and non-litigation counseling for shipowners, operators, insurers, logistics companies, railroads, and other transportation clients. His practice includes matters ranging from cargo claims and marine casualties to environmental and regulatory proceedings before the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board.

Jim’s reputation for integrity and professionalism extends across the maritime, transportation, and logistics industries. Ranked nationally in Band 1 by Chambers USA and board-certified by The Florida Bar in Admiralty and Maritime Law, he is recognized by clients, peers, and opposing counsel for his breadth of experience and ability to manage complicated disputes with precision and creativity. He is particularly trusted by leading international marine insurers in the London market and European P&I Clubs, who rely on his counsel in high-value, complex claims involving vessels and cargo. His work regularly places him at the forefront of significant global maritime issues, where clients depend on him for both sound legal strategy and practical, business-minded solutions. A past president of the Jacksonville Bar Association, Jim has long been a leader in the legal community, strengthening professional standards while advancing the practice of law in Florida.

Deeply engaged in advancing maritime law, Jim serves as president of the Maritime Law Association of the United States and remains an active member of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. In these roles, and through his leadership of GrayRobinson’s Admiralty and Maritime Team, he contributes to policy development and professional collaboration while mentoring the next generation of maritime attorneys. Whether guiding clients through regulatory and environmental challenges, advising on operational risk, or litigating complex disputes, Jim brings a practical, time-tested approach to resolving critical issues in the maritime and transportation sectors.

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