Admiralty and Maritime Law

The attorneys at Stephenson, Matthews, Chávarri & Lambert, L.L.C. are experienced in handling cases involving the Jones Act, Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, shipping and marine cargo.  With a lawyer in the Maritime Law Association, the firm's practice reaches beyond regional affairs, extending to international matters. The practice includes collisions, personal injury cases, forum non-conveniens, comity, and other relevant doctrines regarding foreign plaintiffs and defendants. Because attorneys at Stephenson, Matthews, Chávarri & Lambert, L.L.C. are experienced in representing clients from foreign countries, we have the "know how" necessary to handle situations where international factors are at play.