New York residents facing maritime law issues have access to attorneys who specialize in offshore injuries, Jones Act claims, admiralty law, cargo disputes, vessel collisions, and maritime contracts. The legal framework in New York differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Supreme Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern maritime law cases in this jurisdiction.

One of the most important things to know about maritime law law in New York is the statute of limitations. You generally have 3 years from the date of injury to file a claim. New York follows pure comparative fault (CPLR § 1411) for determining liability, which directly affects how much compensation you may recover. Cases are filed in Supreme Court, and knowing how local judges handle these matters gives experienced attorneys a real advantage.

The maritime law attorneys listed here practice throughout New York and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to maritime law law in New York to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across New York.

Edward Anthony Ruffo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Edward Anthony, LLC
 666 Old Country Road Garden City 11530
(646) 330-1550
St. John s University School of Law (1989)
Italian, Spanish
Bar #2511913
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Construction Law Legal Malpractice
David Pierre Turchi - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
David P. Turchi, Esq.
 305 Madison Avenue, Ste. 4600 New York NY 10165
(212) 324-1707
American University Washington College of Law (1997)
English, French
Bar #3907441
Connecticut Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Collections Construction Law
Richard Jennings - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tully Rinckey PLLC
 4100 Vestal Road, Suite 104 Vestal NY 13850
(607) 722-1520
University of North Dakota School of Law
Bar #5337696
Pennsylvania Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Criminal Law Family Law
Ephraim Jacob Fink - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
 287 Bowman Avenue Suite 404 Purchase NY 10577
(914) 977-7306
New England Law Boston (1996)
English
Bar #3062056
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Criminal Law
Tim Akpinar - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Akpinar Law Offices
 Horace Harding Station Little Neck NY 11362
(718) 224-9824
St. John s University School of Law (1993)
New Jersey Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Construction Law
Elliot Schaktman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pasternack Tilker Napoli Bern, LLP
 350 5th Avenue Suite 7530 New York NY 10118
(646) 381-7033
Brooklyn Law School
English
Bar #1813625
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Construction Law Elder Law Employment Law
Richard Gonzalez - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP
 100 Crossways Park West Suite 305 Woodbury NY 11797
(212) 683-7100
Harvard University
Spanish
Bar #4697660
Florida Bar
Active License
Verified
Insurance Defense Maritime Law
Martin Edelman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Edelman & Edelman, P.C.
 61 Broadway #2220 New York NY 10006
(212) 235-1197
Brooklyn Law School (1978)
English
Bar #1399799
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Animal & Dog Law Asbestos & Mesothelioma Civil Rights
Jon Werner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lyons & Flood, LLP
 65 W 36th St 7th Floor New York NY 10018
(212) 594-2400
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (2002)
Bar #4398624
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Construction Law Insurance Defense Maritime Law
JOSEPH P. AWAD - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Awad & Baker, PLLC
 600 Old Country Rd Uniondale NY 11553
(212) 233-6600
Albany Law School
Bar #2268209
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Criminal Law
Paul Thomas Hofmann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hofmann & Schweitzer
 212 W 35th St Fl 12 New York NY 10001
(212) 465-8840
New York Law School (1978)
English
Bar #1757491
New Jersey Bar
Active License
Verified
Construction Law Maritime Law Personal Injury
Michael H. Joseph - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Michael H. Joseph PLLC
 203 E Post Rd White Plains NY 10601
(914) 354-3809
Tulane University School of Law
English, Spanish
Bar #5757273
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Construction Law Criminal Law
Glenn Johnston - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Manning & Kass Ellrod Ramirez Trester, LLP
 One Battery Park Plaza 4th Floor New York NY 10004
(646) 473-5624
Pennsylvania State University - University Park (1988)
German, Japanese, Russian
Bar #4520672
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Gov & Administrative Law Intellectual Property
James Michael Maloney - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 P.O. Box 551 Port Washington NY 11050
(516) 767-1395
New York University School of Law (2004)
Bar #2759249
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Hanbin Wang - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 43 West 43rd Street, Suite 30 New York NY 10036-7424
(212) 577-2220
St. John s University School of Law (1996)
English, Mandarin
Bar #3925385
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Insurance Claims Intellectual Property
Glenn W. Nick - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C.
 120 Broadway 18th Floor New York NY 10271
(212) 732-9000
Fordham University School of Law (2011)
English
Bar #4990131
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Maritime Law Personal Injury
Alan Robert Sacks - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sacks Associates, P.C.
 616 Baronne Street Suite 205 New Orleans LA 70113
(212) 231-8132
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
French
Bar #4297818
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Construction Law Insurance Claims
Timothy Francis Schweitzer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hofmann & Schweitzer
 212 W 35th St Fl 12 New York NY 10001
(212) 465-8840
Hofstra University (1986)
English
Bar #3031515
New Jersey Bar
Active License
Verified
Construction Law Maritime Law Personal Injury
Dario Anthony Chinigo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hofmann & Schweitzer
 212 W 35th St Fl 12 New York NY 10001
(212) 465-8840
New York Law School (1995)
English, Italian, Spanish
Bar #2755163
New Jersey Bar
Active License
Verified
Construction Law Maritime Law Personal Injury
Mr. Nicholas Ivan Timko - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 20 Vesey Street Suite 300 New York NY 10007
(212) 233-2040
New York Law School (1979)
English
Pennsylvania Bar
Active License
Maritime Law Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
 Alexander - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 449-8893
Western New England Law School (2002)
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Douglas Kemp - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 449-8893
Albany Law School (2000)
Bar #3931755
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Donna Clyne - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 449-8893
Albany Law School (1983)
Bar #1894922
New York State Bar Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Cynthia Dee Shenker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 449-8893
Western New England School of Law (1981)
Bar #1749977
Supreme Court, State of New York Bar
Deceased
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Alissa Marie Yohey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany NY 12207
(518) 449-8893
Albany Law School (2001)
Bar #4025599
New York State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Jill Sandhaas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 449-8893
St. John s University School of Law (1990)
Bar #2394161
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Jacob Wilkinson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 449-8893
Albany Law School (2007)
Bar #4561825
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Lisa Marrello - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 449-8893
Western New England School of Law (1992)
Bar #2556975
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Peter Piscitelli - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany NY 12207
(518) 449-8893
St. John s University Law School (1958)
Bar #1454818
New York State Bar Bar
Deceased
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Douglas Scott Clark - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 449-8893
Vanderbilt University School of Law (1997)
Bar #2862613
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Diana Patricia Georgia - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 449-8893
Molloy College
Bar #2692630
New York State Bar Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Douglas Novotny - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 449-8893
Albany Law School (1976)
Bar #5449921
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Anthony Piscitelli - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany NY 12207
(518) 449-8893
St. John s University School of Law (1988)
Bar #2279909
New York State Bar Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Joseph Perkins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 449-8893
University of Michigan Law School (1991)
Bar #2464386
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Matthew Hosford - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 449-8893
Albany Law School (1996)
Bar #2815876
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Jason Michael Laflam - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 262-3828
Albany Law School (2003)
Bar #4204574
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Peter Alan Lauricella - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 449-8893
Albany Law School (1996)
Bar #2798361
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern Districts of New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
Elizabeth Janas Grogan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany NY 12207
(518) 449-8893
Syracuse University College of Law (2003)
Bar #4202719
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Benjamin Fisher Neidl - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 677 Broadway Albany New York 12207
(518) 449-8893
St. John s University School of Law (2000)
Bar #3944212
New York State Bar Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
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