The Firm represents businesses engaged in the inland waterway transportation industry throughout the Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri river systems. The Firm's admiralty practice involves representation of clients in general corporate matters, private litigation, government actions, and United States Coast Guard hearings. In addition, the firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving collisions, cargo damage, limitation of liability, breach of contract, commercial disputes, insurance disputes, and other admiralty-related actions. The attorneys in the admiralty practice group are also familiar with United States Coast Guard investigations and hearings. Recent federal and state legislation has increased the Firm's involvement in advising clients regarding environmental compliance, and potential liability for environmental accidents.
Personal injury claims arising out of riverboat gaming operations throughout the Midwest.
Collision and cargo damages cases in federal courts throughout the United States. Limitation of liability actions in numerous federal courts. Insurance disputes, involving coverage questions, competing policies, procurement, broker liability and other marine insurance matters. Partners in the firm's admiralty practice area include Andrew Rothschild , James V. O'Brien , James W. Herron , David L. Coffman , Thomas L. Caradonna and Theodore H. Lucas . L.C. All rights reserved.