About Howard

Howard T. Sutter is a attorney specializing in Admiralty and Maritime Law, with a practice that also encompasses Appeals & Appellate and Personal Injury cases. He has been licensed to practice law in Florida since 1980 and is a member in good standing with the Florida Bar. Mr.

Sutter earned his Juris Doctor from the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University in 1980. He is board-certified in Admiralty and Maritime Law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, a distinction he has held since 2000. He is the founder of Sutter Maritime, LLC, located at 1140 Fruit Cove Road, Jacksonville, FL 32259. His practice focuses on maritime litigation, including personal injury, Jones Act and Longshore claims, vessel casualty, salvage.

Maritime liens. Mr. Sutter is an active member of the Jacksonville Bar Association and the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI), reflecting his commitment to the legal community in Jacksonville and the broader maritime law field. In recognition of his professional achievements, he was selected to Super Lawyers for 2019 and 2020, an honor awarded to a select group of attorneys based on independent research, peer nominations, and evaluations.

For legal assistance in maritime law, appeals, or personal injury cases, Mr. Sutter can be contacted at Sutter Maritime, LLC, 1140 Fruit Cove Road, Jacksonville, FL 32259, or by phone at 904-429-4334.

Languages

English (Spoken)

Accepted Jurisdictions

11th Circuit
Florida

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court · Admitted 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1980

Types of Cases Handled

Admiralty and Maritime Law Appeals & Appellate Personal Injury

Certifications & Awards

Admiralty and Maritime Law

The Florida Bar

Professional Associations

Jacksonville Bar Association

Current

Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI)

Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 1140 Fruit Cove Road Jacksonville FL 32259