Admiralty and maritime law is a specialized practice which concentrates on the unique jurisdictional and procedural aspects which govern marine issues. Maritime jurisdiction encompasses many diverse aspects of marine commerce, transportation, and recreation. Legal issues relating to the sea may involve shipping, charters, marine cargo, and workers injured at sea, on navigable waters, or while working in harbor. Michael J. McHale also represents clients in contract negotiations for shipping cargo and in resolving issues that result from performance of those contracts, and has extensive expertise in the requirements of the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.

Maritime interests often involve very complex administrative, procedural, and jurisdictional issues, all of which require specialized knowledge. Michael J. McHale’s admiralty and maritime law practice includes:

• Collision & Property Damages
• Seamen's Claims & Personal Injuries
• Maritime Death Actions
• Cargo Claims & Towers' Liabilities
• Marine Insurance
• Charters
• Maritime Liens & Mortgages
• Marine Salvage Rights
• Pollution
• Maritime Products Liability
• Limitation of Liability
• Coast Guard and Administrative Regulation
• Jones Act
• Longshore and Harborworkers Compensation Act
• Mediation and Arbitration
• Vessel Documentation

Jensen Beach · Fort Lauderdale · West Palm Beach · Mattapoisett, MA

Michael J. McHale, P.A.
1925 NE Ricou Terrace
Jensen Beach, Florida 34957
Phone: (772) 225-2078
Fax: (772) 225-2077
Toll Free: 1-866-395-2368
E-Mail: admar1@earthlink.net