The Office’s Alaska attorney services include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Maritime |
| Claims |
Resolution of claims due to
boating accidents, collision, dock and other property damage, breach of charter and other contracts, personal
injury, wrongful death, strandings, pollution, salvage, cargo damage
and loss, and wage disputes. |
| Contract Negotiation and Preparation |
Vessel charter, sale, repair and construction contracts; marine mortgages; cargo; fish sale, processing and transportation; tug and tow; non-maritime contracts incident to the conduct of marine business. |
| Employment Matters |
Seamen’s and other employment contracts;
license proceedings. |
| Fishery Regulation and Enforcement |
Pursuit of fishing rights, permits and licenses;
defense of enforcement actions. |
| Marine Insurance |
Coverage opinions and coverage dispute
resolution. |
Mortgage and
Lien Foreclosure;
Debt Collection |
Vessel arrest and other collection actions in
Alaska state and federal courts. |
| Bankruptcy |
Representation of creditors in cases involving marine companies. |
Non-Maritime |
Business Formation and Advice for Small Business
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Incorporation; formation of LLCs and partnerships; general commercial advice and assistance concerning contracts, employment issues, collections and the like, as well as negotiation, arbitration and mediation of disputes.
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| Civil Litigation |
Litigation in state and federal courts of claims arising from accidents, and from commercial, property and family disputes.
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