Practice Areas >   International

Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel’s international practice centers on worldwide marine casualties, cargo losses, environmental damages, the purchase, sale and flag state registration of commercial and private pleasure vessels, and regulatory compliance and enforcement.  Our attorneys provide expertise central to international disputes, such as conflict of laws, sovereign immunity, jurisdictional limitations, forum non conveniens doctrine, international service and discovery, as well as providing assistance to companies facing regulatory or criminal investigations in the United States.  These services include all aspects necessary to comply with U.S. and international regulatory frameworks related to motor, air, and ocean transportation.  We assist multinational companies and with transactions related to all facets of their international transportation business including vessel purchases and sales, charters, transportation contracts, bills of lading, tariffs, equipment leases and purchases, as well as providing individuals with off-shore corporation formation and flag state registration for pleasure vessels.