About Eric Charles
Eric Charles Morales earned his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law, receiving his J.D. in 2011. During law school he concentrated on maritime law, coastal law and tort law, subjects that would shape the path of his career. The academic record points to an early alignment with issues that arise at the junction of sea and shore.
After graduating he entered practice in areas tied to maritime injury and coastal litigation. Over time he secured admission to practice in Florida and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and he is admitted to the District Court of Puerto Rico. Those credentials have allowed him to handle matters that cross state lines and federal boundaries, a common feature of maritime disputes.
Morales’s work centers on cases that arise from incidents on the water and along the coastline. He deals with tort claims that stem from collisions, workplace injuries on vessels, and other incidents governed by maritime law. His training in coastal law informs how he approaches claims that touch on shoreline jurisdiction and responsibilities, while his background in tort law shapes how he frames damages and liability questions.
Colleagues describe him as methodical and direct in the way he prepares cases. He tends to approach fact development rigorously, combing through incident reports, vessel logs and applicable safety regulations. That groundwork often becomes the backbone of negotiation strategies or courtroom presentations. He has experience presenting arguments in federal settings where maritime principles and federal statutes converge.
Outside the courtroom he keeps up with developments in maritime and coastal regulation. Staying current helps when courts and agencies revisit long-standing doctrines or when new precedents alter the contours of liability. Familiarity with both federal appellate practice and district court procedures in Puerto Rico gives him practical options for pursuing claims or defending clients when disputes require litigation beyond state forums.
Today Morales is identified professionally as a maritime injury lawyer. He handles cases that involve maritime and coastal injury matters and appears in the federal and regional forums where such disputes are frequently resolved.
