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CurrentFor over 30 years, David has focused his practice almost exclusively on maritime related issues. David regularly handles litigated matters that include bodily injury claims involving Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, limitation of liability, seaman status, maintenance and cure, unseaworthiness, third party maritime tort, passenger claims, investigation and defense of vessel collisions and toxic releases arising from vessel and shipyard operations, and Defense Base Act. David routinely handles marine property damage litigation involving hull and cargo, docks, bridges, wharfs, loss of use and earnings, contract of carriage under COGSA (package/CFU limitation) and the Harter Act. As maritime operations can often result in the release of contaminants, David has vast experience in handling pollution related claims, including handling of clean up and pursuit of third party liability under OPA 90 and defense of all charges (civil and criminal) under the Clean Water Act. A regular part of David’s practice includes protecting client’s rights through pursing vessel arrests or seeking the release of vessels that have been wrongfully arrested. David’s experience in this area includes obtaining Warrants of Attachment that arise from towage liens, ship mortgages, tort liens, salvage liens and vessel sales. Through his vast maritime experience, David has acquired a great understanding of the terms and conditions that are unique to marine insurance policies and has represented both carriers and policy holders in claims that involve a wide range of coverages, including Hull and Machinery, Protection and Indemnity, Marine Employer Liability, Sue and Labor; Wreck Removal and General Liability.The Gavel Claims Defense Network MemberSuper Lawyers, Top Rated Transportation & Maritime AttorneyMartindale-Hubbell, High Ethical Standing, Distinguished - Peer Rated for High Professional AchievementAdmitted in LA, TX, and MO; Admitted pro hac vice in MS, TN, and VA
