Best Lawyers in Florida, United States for Admiralty and Maritime Law
The practice-area specific knowledge and professionalism of Florida’s admiralty and maritime lawyers reflects the state’s position as one of the most maritime-driven economies in the country. Lawyers in this field work across extensive coastlines, international shipping lanes, cruise terminals and offshore waters, handling a wide range of litigation and commercial matters tied to marine activity. Their practices commonly involve marine casualties, vessel operations, cargo disputes, cruise ship injuries, insurance disputes and complex commercial relationships connected to shipping, tourism and offshore industries. Florida’s maritime legal work is shaped by year-round port activity, heavy passenger traffic and constant interaction with international trade routes. That's why Florida has some of the best maritime lawyers in the world.
Lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers for Maritime Law in Florida have earned recognition through our Purely Peer Review® process, which identifies practitioners respected by their peers for legal ability, experience and professional judgment. This statewide listing highlights leading maritime lawyers practicing in and around Florida’s major port cities, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Jacksonville.
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David C. Rash is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. David C., who practices law in Weston, Florida, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice...
Tony Cuva has been practicing admiralty and maritime law for over thirty years and has been board certified for over twenty years. He handles a large array of admiralty and maritime matters as well as civil litigation. Tony Cuva has handled Jones Act cases, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation act cases, maritime personal injury cases, collisions, allisions, Cargo claims, environmental issues relative to clean water discharge, Coast Guard and OSHA investigations, and recreational ...
Luis Llamas is a partner in the Maritime Practice Group. He concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation, admiralty disputes, trade secret and non-compete disputes, and international law. Luis co-leads the firm's Latin America working group and is the head of the firm’s Miami office. Luis is a highly respected litigator. Luis has handled cases across the United States involving marine casualties, trade secret and non-compete agreements, breach of contract, unfair trade pra...
John H. Hickey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John H., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Henry Salas is a partner in the firm’s Miami and Key West offices. He practices in all phases of civil litigation focusing on Federal and State Civil Litigation focusing on the defense of products liability, marine/admiralty, aviation and transportation, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”), bad faith/extra-contractual liability, toxic tort and commercial litigation. Mr. Salas leads the firm’s admi...
Glenn J. Holzberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Glenn J., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Glenn J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
"Helping people regain their lives after catastrophic injury or wrongful death of a family member is not work. It is a noble and rewarding challenge to right a wrong and brings with it great personal satisfaction." Having graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, acquired three U.S. Coast Guard licenses and worked on offshore drilling platforms for more than seven years, Keith Brais brings an uncommon degree of real world experience...
Marlin K. Green is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law and Insurance Law. Marlin K., who practices law in Miramar, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marlin K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
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