Maritime/Admiralty

Admiralty / maritime law falls under the jurisdiction of Federal Courts. These claims include maritime contracts, as well as collisions/allusions, storm damage, vessel insurance claims, and passenger injuries which occur on a sea vessel. These types of claims require specialized knowledge of maritime law, but are generally brought as civil actions seeking monetary damages. Mediation can bring about timely and cost effective resolution of a matter that might otherwise spend years in Federal Court litigation. Claims under the Jones Act may also be mediated.

Dennis Calcagno, Esq., a principal of NEMA, is exceptionally experienced in maritime issues. He has successfully mediated hundreds of admiralty claims, including high value property damage disputes and Jones Act claims. His lifetime of personal, real-world experience on the seas brings to the table a practical understanding of these claims. In short, he speaks the language of the parties, and understands the legal and practical implications of such matters. This unique combination of skills and experience is extraordinarily useful in resolving Admiralty claims.

Mr. Calcagno is a certified SCUBA diver, and holds a USCG 50 ton Master’s Captain’s license. He has owned and operated power boats and sailing vessels for more than 30 years, and raced sailboats competitively for more than 25 years. He also enjoys inshore and offshore fishing.