Admiralty and Maritime Attorney:
Thomas M. Schodowski
Your selection of a maritime attorney is the most important decision in the handling of your case. Don’t be represented by an attorney with little maritime law experience and an occasional admiralty case. Place your maritime interests and concerns into the expert hands of Thomas Schodowski and give your case the representation it requires.
On more than one occasion, Tom has achieved victory in a maritime court case from an otherwise brilliant adversary, simply because he knew the facts and technical relationships, and his opponent didn’t.
- 30+ years of experience
- Several graduate-level degrees in Admiralty Law and Marine Transportation
- U.S. Naval Academy trained mariner
- Marine Engineer
- Corporate Marine Professional
More Details:
Highlights:
- Graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis and a practiced mariner, having worked on ships both on deck and in the engine room.
- Juris Doctorate from University of Detroit School of Law, as well as a Master of Laws in Admiralty from Tulane, and a Master of Science in Marine Transportation Management from the Maritime College of the State University of New York.
- Worked with law firms in Detroit, New York, Houston, New Orleans and Jacksonville. As a maritime lawyer, he has worked in several maritime law firms and as Admiralty Counsel on the corporate staffs of several large ocean carriers, a large oil refinery and major marine insurance recovery agent.
- Broad range of experience in admiralty and maritime contracts, claims, litigation, charter party disputes, and maritime arbitration.
- Arranged marine insurance cover and administered claims, and acted as a risk manager on corporate marine staffs and as maritime counsel for English and American underwriters and Protection and Indemnity Clubs.
- A practicing seaman, with a deep understanding of your needs, whether you’re a member of a commercial marine business or a private boat owner.
Practice Location: Located in the Port of Jacksonville, serving the maritime community statewide, south to Miami and west to Pensacola. Consideration will be given to undertake representation in causes both national and international.
Fees: The initial consultation will be complimentary. Based on the specific requirements of your case, a fee schedule will be generated. Please fill out the consultation form or feel free to call the office toll-free at 1.888.886.6369 or locally at 1.904.363.2461.
July 30, 2010
