Chamberlain Hrdlicka

Admiralty & Maritime Energy and Maritime Commercial Litigation

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Daniel Knight practices in the areas of admiralty and maritime law, as well as general civil litigation and appellate issues. He has expertise in issues relating to safety in the maritime industry, and has been involved with the defense of hundreds of admiralty and maritime litigation matters.  His cases involve personal injury matters filed under the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Limitations of Liability actions, as well as admiralty issues relating to vessel arrest and maritime liens.  Mr. Knight also assists clients in resolving non-litigation issues pertaining to admiralty law.  In his general litigation practice, Mr. Knight has successfully resolved a variety of insurance and commercial litigation matters. 

Texas Super Lawyers magazine named Mr. Knight as a “Texas Super Lawyer” in the field of Transportation/Maritime Law in 2019 and 2020. Prior to turning 40, Super Lawyers recognized Mr. Knight as a Transportation/Maritime Law “Rising Star” from 2011-2018. In the past, both H-Texas Magazine and Houstonia Magazine named Mr. Knight as a “Top Lawyer in Houston” in the field of Admiralty and Maritime Law.

University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 2000

University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2003