Services
We have a long history as one of Seattle’s premier maritime law firms. Other principal areas of practice include immigration law, civil litigation and business transactions. In addition, the firm provides a full range of legal services for its clients that extend beyond the principal areas of concentration. Our lawyers practice in Washington in all state and federal courts, the trial and appellate court levels and before regulatory agencies. We also have lawyers licensed to practice law in Alaska, California and the District of Columbia.
The Mikkeborg firm’s maritime work includes the following:
Collision and salvage
Charter parties and freight contracts; cargo claims and other P&I matters; shipbuilding; ship financing and preferred mortgages; marine insurance; Jones Act and seaman claims; maritime contracts and product liability; maritime foreclosure and attachments; in rem and in personam enforcement actions.
Fisheries
American Fisheries Act and Magnuson Act compliance, including civil and criminal enforcement proceedings; fishery rights, limited entry permits and Individual Fishing Quota enforcement; NMFS/RAM/ ADFG enforcement proceedings; individual and vessel permits; regulatory enforcement actions; purchase and sale transactions; civil litigation and enforcement of contract fishery rights.
Personal Injuries
Catastrophic personal injury under Jones Act, including in rem and in personam liability claims and limitation of liability actions; shore-based wrongful death representation and claims settlement; soft-tissue injury assessment, representation and claims settlement.
Yacht Owners and Manufacturers
Negotiation and enforcement of yacht construction contracts; warranty claims and defense; charters; purchase and sale agreements; management agreements; shared ownership arrangements; and crew employment agreements.
