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Cozen O’Connor’s Maritime Litigation attorneys represent a diverse array of maritime clients, including the world’s largest ocean carriers, port and terminal operators, P&I Clubs, chassis pools, classification societies, and Fortune 500 companies with bulk shipping capacity.

We regularly handle complex maritime litigation. We have appeared before state and federal courts, appellate courts, federal and state administrative agencies (such as the Federal Maritime Commission, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Foreign Asset Control and U.S. Maritime Administration), international and domestic arbitration panels, boards of contract appeals, Congress and international bodies. Cozen O’Connor has successfully prosecuted and defended arbitration proceedings in the United States and overseas.

Our attorneys assist maritime clients in all manner of marine casualty (e.g., collisions, allisions, groundings, container losses, and sinkings), as well as loss of cargo and pollution claims. We handle commercial disputes arising from charter parties, construction and shipbuilding contracts, liner service agreements, terminal and equipment leases, and other agreements unique to the maritime industry. Our attorneys also handle coverage disputes with regard to cargo, hull, and marine general liability insurance on behalf of marine insurers and insurance syndicates.

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What the team is known for

Cozen O'Connor houses a comprehensive litigation practice in the shipping space, frequently advising an array of clients, including ocean carriers, P&I clubs and terminal operators. The group offers expertise in all manner of marine casualty, personal injury and wrongful death matters. The firm is further noted for its experience advising on commercial disputes arising from construction, shipbuilding contracts and charter parties.

Work Highlights

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  • Cozen O'Connor defended Hapag-Lloyd in a claim by a customer for reimbursement of charges that are alleged to be unlawful under the US Shipping Act of 1984.

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Notable Practitioners

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Neil A Quartaro
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Neil A Quartaro
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Neil Quartaro is a notable maritime litigator, adept at representing clients in a range of matters including vessel and aircraft foreclosure, and charter and aircraft lease disputes.

"Neil's breadth of knowledge is vast."

"Neil is experienced, thoughtful in his advice and has extensive knowledge of maritime law."

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Neil A Quartaro
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Neil A Quartaro
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