Jones Walker LLP

Jones Walker LLP‘s maritime group remains active, advising on a diverse range of matters, from insurance litigation to offshore wind initiatives. The team is particularly strong in citizenship matters, manning requirements, and environmental permitting. Grady Hurley is frequently engaged in a range of litigation matters involving collision, toxic tort, pollutions and explosions. For marine multiparty casualty cases, Jefferson Tillery is a key contact, and he also has extensive experience in marine insurance coverage disputes and charter party disputes. R. Scott Jenkins is a notable name in regulatory matters, advising on mandates involving the US Coast Guard, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and US Customs and Border Protection. Richard Bertram is the first port of call for marine pollution and casualty investigations. They jointly lead the team. Sara Kuebel is well-versed in commercial maritime matters. Rounding out the team is George Fowler, who is a seasoned litigator. The group is based in New Orleans.