Admiralty and Maritime Law Lawyers in Jefferson County, TexasFind an admiralty or maritime law attorney in Jefferson County, Texas 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.
Jefferson County Lawyer Referral Service - The Jefferson County Bar Association in Beaumont, Texas, established a Lawyer Referral Service. The non-profit service helps the public find a qualified attorney throughout Jefferson County, TX. The referral requires a $20.00 consultation fee which entitles the person to a 30 minute consultation with a qualified attorney at no additional charge.
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