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Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

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Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP fields a defense-side litigation practice that consistently appears before local, state and federal courts. The maritime practice group is mandated by several international group P&I clubs, for matters relating to vessel owner members, particularly 24/7 casualty responses. Antonio Rodriguez is an expert in collision and other shipping and pollution casualties; and Jake Rodriguez‘s practice covers the Jones Act and Shipowners’ Limitation of Liability Act, along with maritime product liability, marine insurance, and salvage and cargo issues. The team also showcases Mike Harowski, who ’brings a wealth of experience’; San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego-based Otis Felder, an adviser to London Market insurers on coverage disputes; civil litigator Kent Adams, who splits his time between Houston and New Orleans; and Houston-based civil and maritime litigation expert John Bridger. All named practitioners are based in New Orleans unless otherwise mentioned.

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  • ‘Super specialized with easy communications and a down-to-earth attitude.’
  • ‘Advice is clear and to the point. Highly recommended!’

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Key clients

  • Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V.
  • Carnival Corporation & plc

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Work highlights

  • Acted for NorthStandard P&I Club (North) in a large-value recovery action for damages sustained to a vessel, as well as oil spill response costs incurred by owners (resulting from the vessel’s hull being punctured by a hidden, hazardous condition.
  • Representing Hess Corporation in response to a toxic tort suit asserted by a former Jones Act seaman employee, who claims to have been exposed to asbestos, benzene, and other substances while working on liquid product barges.

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