A very good friend of ours, Marc Marling (he describes himself as a recovering lawyer and entrepeneur) has on several occasions observed that as law firms go, we give the appearance of operating on a different, and perhaps unique, model. ...
As we have written in the past, we are generally not fans of arbitration when it comes to maritime claims. This is especially so for claims arising from collisions, property damage, and marine contracts. However, there is a common misconception...
Marissa Henderson participated in a panel discussion on the "Changing Face of Maritime Contracts" in New Orleans on March 22, 2019. The seminar was sponsored by the Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee of the American Bar Association's Torts Trial and...
By Rachel Shafer. Once upon a time, there were ships with a captain and a crew sailing the ocean blue. Will this be how future generations remember that vessels were once manned? Are automated vessels really an innovation of tomorrow...
We are pleased to announce David Ventker was once again ranked in the "Top 100" list of lawyers by Virginia Super Lawyers magazine. He was also was selected again as a top lawyer in the Transportation/Maritime practice area. Super Lawyers...
We are pleased to announce firm managing partner, Dave Ventker, spoke on April 27, 2018, at the annual meeting of the American Harbor and Docking Pilots Association, held in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Ventker drew on his extensive experience in defending...
By Rachel Shafer. Just as there is a general district court ("GDC") in each city and county in Virginia, the same is true for the circuit courts in Virginia. The Virginia circuit court system is comprised of 31 judicial circuits...
By Rachel Shafer. Each city and county in Virginia houses a general district court (GDC). These courts deal with traffic violations, hear minor criminal cases (misdemeanors), and handle preliminary hearings for major criminal cases (felonies). These courts have exclusive control...
We are pleased, and just a little proud, to announce that Marissa Henderson has been elected to join the Board of Directors of the Virginia Maritime Association. Way to go, Marissa!