Comprehensive services in Admiralty and Maritime Law, including contract drafting and negotiation and litigation of recreational and commercial issues. We also have broad experience in Civil Litigation in Real Estate, Construction, Transportation, and other legal areas. Call us today for a free consultation to discuss representation in your matter.
If you or a family member have been injured through the negligence of others, we can provide experienced, compassionate representation to help you move forward. Whether you are starting a new business, need help with drafting a contract for a customer or subcontractor, or have a partnership dispute, we can help you navigate in the right direction.
Tugs, Barges, and Dredges are vital links in the maritime commerce chain in South Carolina, but they are also dangerous places to work. If you have been involved in an accident involving a tug, barge, or dredge, call us for a free consultation. Whether you are buying a center console for the family, selling your boat, or need help with a commercial charter agreement, we can assist to make sure the transaction goes smoothly!
If you or a family member have been injured through the negligence of others, we can provide experienced, compassionate representation to help you move forward. Whether you are starting a new business, need help with drafting a contract for a customer or subcontractor, or have a partnership dispute, we can help you navigate in the right direction.
Tugs, Barges, and Dredges are vital links in the maritime commerce chain in South Carolina, but they are also dangerous places to work. If you have been involved in an accident involving a tug, barge, or dredge, call us for a free consultation. Whether you are buying a center console for the family, selling your boat, or need help with a commercial charter agreement, we can assist to make sure the transaction goes smoothly!
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Finding the right attorney can be a difficult and sometimes daunting task, and yet choosing the right attorney to handle your case can make all the difference.
In this article, we discuss seven things to look for during your search to make sure that you choose the right attorney for the job.
For tips on how to go about your search, read our companion article, "Three Steps to Finding the Right Attorney for Your Case".
So, here you go: 7 things to look for when making your choice.
The right attorney for you will have significant experience in the broad area of law governing your situation.
In this article, we discuss seven things to look for during your search to make sure that you choose the right attorney for the job.
For tips on how to go about your search, read our companion article, "Three Steps to Finding the Right Attorney for Your Case".
So, here you go: 7 things to look for when making your choice.
The right attorney for you will have significant experience in the broad area of law governing your situation.
Two days ago, the first intermodal shipping container arrived at the Port of Charleston's newest terminal, Hugh K. Leatherman (read the full article here).
The South Carolina Ports Authority is hitting new marks as the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project moves further toward completion.
Once finished, Charleston Harbor will have earned bragging rights as the deepest harbor on the East Coast with a depth of 52 feet (more here).
This epic maritime achievement is replete with many types of vessels, including dredges, tenders, and tugs, and a variety of maritime workers that make it possible.
The South Carolina Ports Authority is hitting new marks as the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project moves further toward completion.
Once finished, Charleston Harbor will have earned bragging rights as the deepest harbor on the East Coast with a depth of 52 feet (more here).
This epic maritime achievement is replete with many types of vessels, including dredges, tenders, and tugs, and a variety of maritime workers that make it possible.
The vast oceans are so large that even the largest of the supertankers are by comparison mere specks of dust.
Consequently, the inexperienced often think maritime collisions a rare event.
However, a cursory review of reported American Maritime Cases, reveals the many collisions which find their way into our admiralty courts.
Ships steam night or day, in all weather, regularly in narrow channels or harbors and their momentum under way, slow response to steerage, and limited stopping capabilities require constant vigilance and proper and timely action on the part of her master, officers, and crew to avoid collision.
Consequently, the inexperienced often think maritime collisions a rare event.
However, a cursory review of reported American Maritime Cases, reveals the many collisions which find their way into our admiralty courts.
Ships steam night or day, in all weather, regularly in narrow channels or harbors and their momentum under way, slow response to steerage, and limited stopping capabilities require constant vigilance and proper and timely action on the part of her master, officers, and crew to avoid collision.
Our law firm is fortunate to have been assisting clients in South Carolina since 1984.
Our success over these years can be directly traced back to our clients and more generally to the community at-large and to other members of the South Carolina Bar.
At Cooper and Bilbrey, P.C., it is our mission not only to provide competent, zealous advocacy for our clients, but also to give back to the profession and the community through a commitment to pro bono work, community service, charitable contribution, and to civility and courtesy in our advocacy.
Our success over these years can be directly traced back to our clients and more generally to the community at-large and to other members of the South Carolina Bar.
At Cooper and Bilbrey, P.C., it is our mission not only to provide competent, zealous advocacy for our clients, but also to give back to the profession and the community through a commitment to pro bono work, community service, charitable contribution, and to civility and courtesy in our advocacy.
Our Charleston, SC Maritime Attorneys cover the waterfront in the field of maritime and admiralty law.
We represent crew members, boat owners, captains, commercial shipping companies, injured commercial seamen, people injured in pleasure boating accidents and others.
We handle local legal claims as well as claims in other locations on behalf of local clients.
Do you need advice on Regulatory Compliance or Risk Management Strategies for your maritime business?.
Have you suffered personal injury or property damage because of a defective vessel or defective equipment?.
We represent crew members, boat owners, captains, commercial shipping companies, injured commercial seamen, people injured in pleasure boating accidents and others.
We handle local legal claims as well as claims in other locations on behalf of local clients.
Do you need advice on Regulatory Compliance or Risk Management Strategies for your maritime business?.
Have you suffered personal injury or property damage because of a defective vessel or defective equipment?.
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