Maritime

Maritime law is ancient--going back before the creation of the United States--and complicated.  With its headquarters in Galveston, Texas and with the experience of representing hundred of Jones Act seaman and other maritime workers, the Buzbee Law Firm knows maritime law.   Call us for a free initial consultation if you believe you have a claim covered under maritime law.

Seminars & Recent Developments

• Judge awards $518,000 to injured oil rig worker
• Barge housekeeper hurt her wrist while making bed
• Worker's Injuries Bring Record Verdict
• ABS Defeated In 'Prestige' Jurisdiction Battle
• High Court Says Barges, Tugs Fall Under OSHA Safety Rules

Representative Matters

• The firm represented the Basque Government of Spain against a classification society relating to the sinking of the oil tanker PRESTIGE off the coast of Spain.
• The firm has represented numerous longshoreman on third party claims.
• The firm represented the Port of Galveston in a breach of contract and fraud case pertaining to the construction of an offshore vessel facility that was to be built in Galveston, Texas.  The firm represented a company in a breach of contract case related to that same facility.