Maritime

Regionally positioned and readily available, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith goes way above and way beyond in the port cities of New Orleans, Houston, Gulfport, Mobile, Pensacola, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, and across bodies of water around the world. 

From our founding in New Orleans to our expansion along the Gulf Coast, our maritime attorneys have a deep knowledge and experience in the complex legal issues that arise in the maritime industry. We have partnered with vessel owners, charterers, offshore operators and contractors, towing companies, marinas and vessel repair facilities, Protection and Indemnity Clubs, yacht clubs, marine insurers, underwriters, and brokers to provide advice and representation on a wide range of regulatory, arbitration and litigation matters. 

Our Emergency Response Team stands ready to provide immediate representation in investigation, evidence preservation, claims handling, and legal counsel for any maritime casualty. 

In addition to our client presentations and seminars, our attorneys are key contributors in industry organizations, including the Maritime Law Association, the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, and the Houston Mariners Club.

In both brown- and blue-water matters, Galloway’s maritime attorneys law practice provides efficient, result-driven representation before federal and state courts and with regulatory bodies across the country.