Find an admiralty or maritime law attorney in Caddo Parish, Louisiana for personal injury or wrongful death cases involving a cruise ship or recreational boating accidents in state or federal court.
Applicable laws for admiralty and maritime law cases include the Jones Act, the Death on the High Seas Act and the Long Shore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.
Maritime law covers seamen, sailors, merchant marines, dock workers, crane operators at harbors, passengers and others on the water, both in and out of U.S. territorial jurisdiction.
Established in 1899, the Maritime Law Association (MLA) seeks appropriate reforms and uniform interpretation in maritime law, which is the body of law that governs legal controversies and criminal offenses on the high seas.
Lawyer Referral Service in Shreveport, LA - The Shreveport Bar Association (SBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS). The purpose of the service is to help individuals who need to find a local attorney and can afford to pay reasonable attorney fees. To use the service just visit the website for the Shreveport Bar Association and complete the secure online form. In exchange for a $25 consultation fee, you can schedule a 30 minute consultation with the attorney in Shreveport or Caddo Parish. During the consultation, you can discuss the case and the fees needed for additional representation.