Areas Of Practice

ADMIRALTY AND MARITIME LAW

Wagner, Bagot & Rayer has earned a distinguished reputation in the practice of admiralty and maritime law. The firm represents shipowners, charterers and affiliated interests in traditional admiralty claims involving

PERSONAL INJURY

Wagner, Bagot & Rayer, L.L.P. has extensive experience in handling the defense of personal injury claims, both land based and maritime. Our attorneys defend claims in multiple areas, including:

COMMERCIAL LAW AND CORPORATE LITIGATION

Wagner, Bagot & Rayer, L.L.P. attorneys have experience in handling both transactional and litigation corporate matters. We have successfully represented our corporate clients in the following situations:

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Wagner, Bagot & Rayer, L.L.P. counsels clients in connection with environmental laws, liabilities, treaties, and agreements. Our attorneys have provided representation in a variety of environmental disputes, such as:

INSURANCE LAW

Attorneys of Wagner, Bagot & Rayer, L.L.P. are experienced in defending and prosecuting claims related to:

The Firm’s Focus

As it relates to Admiralty and Maritime Law

Jones Act, LHWCA, OCSLA personal injurie

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Cargo Claims

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Vessel and cargo

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seizure/release

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Collision/allision

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Grounding

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Sinking

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Shipboard fires

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Stevedoring claims

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Charter party agreements and disputes

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Marine and shipyard casualties

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COGSA/Harter Act claims

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Salvage

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Diver claims

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Passenger vessel cases, including on-board and shore-based claims

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Shipbuilding and repair contracts and disputes

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Vessel sales, secured transactions and related documentation

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Onshore and offshore blowouts and fires

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Rig loss or damage

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Crane accidents

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Pipeline damage

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Rig anchoring and positioning

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“Control of well” disputes

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Maritime employment disputes

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