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Blank Rome LLP
1825 EYE STREET NW
WASHINGTON DC 20006
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States
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Work Department

Maritime

Position

Jeanne Grasso focuses her practice on maritime, international, and environmental law for clients worldwide. Ms. Grasso counsels owners and operators of vessels, charterers, cargo owners, and facilities, including manufacturing facilities, both marine-side and inland. Her practice involves:

  • regulatory compliance counseling related to the U.S. Coast Guard; Environmental Protection Agency; U.S. Customs and Border Protection; and Maritime Administration, among other federal and state agencies, including providing advice regarding ballast water, air emissions, EPA’s Vessel General Permit, and maritime security
  • internal and grand jury investigations
  • defense of administrative, civil, and criminal enforcement actions
  • counseling on risk mitigation strategies related to pollution incidents around the world
  • maritime environmental compliance and training in connection with federal and state requirements
  • pollution incident response
  • coastwise trade matters
  • identifying administrative and legislative solutions in connection with maritime and environmental compliance challenges

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Lawyer Rankings

United States > Transport > Shipping: litigation and regulation

(Hall of Fame)

Jeanne GrassoBlank Rome LLP

Fielding one of the largest shipping practices in the US, Blank Rome LLP has enviable experience in maritime arbitrations, while housing a go-to team for shipping clients facing catastrophic events. It also stands out for its experience in issues involving the Jones Act and other coastwise trade laws. Other specialisms cover ballast water, offshore compliance, oil spill liability, and maritime immigration and visas. The national maritime and international trade practice is co-chaired by Washington DC-based shipping regulatory expert Jeanne GrassoWilliam Bennett III, who is a senior litigator in the New York shipping team, and highly-regarded maritime litigator Keith Letourneau in Houston. The practice also showcases John Kimball, who acts in maritime casualty, charterparty and insurance coverage disputes, maritime litigator Douglas Shoemaker and the ‘greatJeremy Herschaft in Houston, and Thomas Belknap Jr, a key maritime emergency response team member. Also in DC, Matthew Thomas has longstanding maritime regulatory experience, while senior counsel Jonathan Waldron is a shipping regulatory specialist. Lauren Wilgus is a noteworthy shipping disputes partner, and the senior associates to note are Houston-based Zachary Cain, along with Stefanos RoulakisDana Merkel and Emma Jones in DC. All attorneys are based in New York, unless otherwise stated.