Matthew A. Moeller

Matthew A. Moeller


The Moeller Firm LLC

Recognized since 2021

New Orleans, Louisiana

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime Law

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Matthew’s experience and practice primarily includes the representation of shipyards, vessel owners and operators and contractors as well as other businesses in maritime, construction and commercial disputes. This experience includes the defense of Jones Act, Longshore Harbor and Worker’s Compensation Act, and maritime personal injury claims, as well as maritime contractual disputes and maritime property damage matters. Matthew’s experience also includes the defense of insurers, hotel operators, and transportation companies in land-based personal injury actions.

Matthew represents shipyards in vessel construction and repair disputes and general and sub-contractors in breach of contract, non-payment, defective workmanship, and lien disputes. Matthew also represents businesses in actions concerning breach of contract, fraud, intentional interference with contract, unfair trade practices and trade secret violations, as well as real estate title and boundary disputes. Matthew has tried numerous cases to verdict, obtaining both bench and jury verdicts in favor of his clients.

In addition to his litigation practice, Matthew counsels maritime clients in the formation and negotiation of master service agreements, master time charter agreements, third party access and boarding agreements and vessel construction contracts. Matthew counsels other businesses in the preparation and negotiation of non-compete, non-disclosure, non-solicitation, and professional services contracts. Matthew serves as outside general counsel for numerous clients including the largest liftboat owner/operator in the Gulf of Mexico.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 650 Poydras Street, Suite 2516
    New Orleans, LA 70130
Education
  • Louisiana State University, Workboat Strategic Leadership Development Program, graduated 2015
  • Loyola University New Orleans, Juris Doctor, graduated 2005
  • Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Business Administration, graduated 1999
Bar Admissions
  • Louisiana, 2005
  • Texas, 2018
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Federal Bar Association - Member
  • New Orleans Bar Association - Member
  • The American Institute of Marine Underwriters - Member
  • The Association of General Contractors: Mississippi Valley Chapter - Member
  • The Houston Mariners Club - Member
  • The Louisiana Association of General Contractors - Member
  • The Mariners Club of the Port of New Orleans - Member
Court Admissions
  • All Louisiana State and Federal Courts
  • All Texas State Courts
  • Northern District of Texas

The Moeller Firm LLC
New Orleans, Louisiana

1 The Best Lawyers in America® award

1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America award

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
Awards:
  • Recognized by America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in the areas of Commercial, Construction, and Maritime Law - 2020
  • Recognized by Super Lawyers as a Top Rated Transportation & Maritime Attorney in New Orleans, LA - 2020
  • Recognized by Professional Mariner Magazine as a Top Maritime Law Attorney - 2019
  • Fellow-American Bar Foundation – 2019
  • Marquis "Who is Who in American Law” – 2019

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