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Admiralty and Maritime Law

Wilmington Admiralty and Maritime Law Attorneys

As a Wilmington, North Carolina, law firm, we at Rountree, Losee & Baldwin L.L.P., devote a significant portion of our legal practice to maritime and admiralty law matters. Our attorneys utilize their education and experience to address numerous issues and matters related to shipping, boating, licensure, and maritime commerce.

If you require informed legal counsel and representation for issues concerning admiralty and maritime law, we invite you to contact Rountree, Losee & Baldwin L.L.P., to schedule an initial consultation with a member of our legal team.

Law on the High Seas

Because the laws that govern vessels are highly detailed, they may cause confusion to individuals who have been injured in a recreational boating accident or who have been charged with an environmental infraction. Our admiralty and maritime law attorneys know maritime law and work closely with our clients. Rely upon our lawyers to address your concerns and provide effective counsel regarding the following matters:

  • Jones Act
  • Boating Accidents
  • Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
  • Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA)
  • Illegal Discharge
  • Coast Guard Licensing and License Defense
  • Merchant Mariners License Defense
  • Wildlife Infractions
  • Protection and Indemnity Clubs and Insurance
  • Cargo Damage and Claims
  • Preferred Ships Mortgage
  • Vessel Documentation
  • Vessel Arrest
  • Unseaworthiness
  • Maintenance and Cure
  • Wages
  • Marina Liability

Admiralty and maritime law has a long, established tradition predating our country’s founding. Our firm, which has been in existence since 1896, understands and values long-standing traditions. We work to help resolve our clients' problems within this highly diverse practice area, whether it concerns vessel arrest of a container ship, a Jones Act claim or an injury sustained when a boat capsized in the wake of a large recreational vessel.

Contact the admiralty and maritime law attorneys of Rountree, Losee & Baldwin L.L.P.


We take pride in representing individuals and businesses in North Carolina and worldwide.

The lawyers of Rountree, Losee & Baldwin L.L.P., of Wilmington, North Carolina, are pleased to provide exemplary legal services to clients in Brunswick County, Columbus County, Craven County, New Hanover County, Onslow County, Pender County, Pitt County, and Wake County; and the cities of Wilmington, Bolivia, Burgaw, Greenville, Jacksonville, New Bern, Raleigh, Whiteville, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Morehead City, Beaufort, Charleston, Savannah, and Fayetteville, including the following military bases: Camp Lejeune and Fort Bragg.

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