Attorney Biography
Robert L. Gardana, Esq., practices maritime law in Miami, Florida, the cruise ship capital of the world. Mr. Gardana is licensed by the United States Coast Guard as a Master 100 GT, and has practiced all aspects of maritime law for over 35 years. He is a Proctor in Admiralty with the Maritime Law Asocoation of the United States, Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubble, Chair-Elect of of the American Bar Association-TIPS Admiralty & Maritime Law Committee for 2018-2019, and is Chair of the Florida Bar Admiralty Law Committee (2017-2018).
Mr. Gardana's client list includes internationally recognized Boat Builders, including Hydra-Sports Custom Boats LLC, local boat yards, marinas and other maritime interests in Southeast Florida, and has represented both injured crew and passengers. Mr. Gardana is a publshed author on Maritime Security Law in the Florida Bar Publication, Maritime Practice Guide, 5th Edition, soon to be released by Lexis Nexis.
Mr. Gardana is a an avid boater, fisherman, and through his efforts with the Florida Bar Admiralty Law Commitees has launched numerous CLE and certification seminars throughout South Florida including at the University of Miami and Saint Thomas University Law Schools.
