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Our firm is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer review rating attainable by a law firm. We represent the major marine domestic and international underwriters, private vessel owners and operators, marine product manufacturers, marine commercial lenders, ship builders, vessel purchasers and sellers, world’s largest passenger cruise lines, marine towing and dredging companies, trucking companies, non-vessel operating common carriers, freight forwarders, premier hotels and resorts, leading healthcare institutions and physicians, insurance companies and insurance professionals. We also counsel a variety of foreign entities and clients in international business transactions and litigation including clients in Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Panama, the Marshall Islands, England, Norway, Venezuela, Ireland, Korea, Costa Rica, Brazil, Honduras, the Philippines, most every island nation in the Caribbean, and Canada. Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel's diverse attorneys bring a broad spectrum of backgrounds and expertise to their practice, but they all share certain qualities. They are creative, tireless advocates in the courtroom and at the negotiating table, who know how to get results. Clients have entrusted our lawyers with their most complex, high-exposure litigation matters. Our lawyers have handled hundreds of cases involving marine disasters, products liability, class actions, medical/professional malpractice, negligent security, premises liability, insurance coverage and bad faith, crew claims, passenger claims, aviation cargo claims, surface transportation disasters and cargo claims, and all manner of transportation related civil litigation and transactional matters. Our attorneys have many years of experience in alternative dispute resolution and understand the preparation required, the strategy involved and have the ability to “think on their feet” and adjust quickly. We are well respected by arbitrators and mediators for our thorough knowledge of the facts of each matter and our meticulous preparation which reflects well on our clients before the arbitration or mediation has even started. The firm's partners are board certified admiralty and maritime attorneys or are licensed in multiple jurisdictions and the U.S. Court of International Trade. They have been consistently ranked as the Best of the Bar in Maritime Litigation by the South Florida Business Journal, voted as Florida Super Lawyers in maritime and transportation representation since the firm was founded and recognized by their peers as achieving the highest levels of professional excellence and ethical standards. We advise, present alternatives, and have the experience and determination to stand in front of the jury or to be tough at the negotiating table. Our success is measured by our clients’ satisfaction with the result. We never forget that mission and proudly celebrate years of achieving this goal. We are large enough and resourceful enough to be considered a force both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table yet have retained a small firm approach to our client relationships. Calls are returned promptly, communication is open and frequent, our clients have close relationships with every member of their defense team, and we take the time to intimately understand our clients’ business objectives. Our legal strategies are guided by the most cost-effective approach to our clients’ particular issues. While we will tenaciously litigate our clients’ interests when necessary, we understand that successful legal representation involves more than just victory in the courtroom, it involves big-picture thinking and strong negotiating skills backed by a thorough knowledge of the law. Our responsiveness to our clients is never more evident than in an urgent situation such as a vessel grounding, a high profile products liability case, environmental incident, or major marine casualty. Our team is ready to travel wherever needed to assist with investigations and defense. Above all, we recognize the need to understand and achieve each individual client’s goals. We recognize that our clients are our partners and that we must understand your organization as well as you do. We recognize the need to put forth only quality. We stand for nothing less.
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