Maritime Law Protects Mariners and those in the Maritime Industry
Board Certified in Admiralty & Maritime Law by The Florida Bar. I represent mariners and maritime businesses across Florida and the Gulf Coast. Please feel free to call me at 813-825-1267 or email me at sch@nauticallawyers.com.
My practice consist of representing individuals and business in most aspects of maritime law.
ADMIRALTY & MARITIME LAW
Maritime Litigation, Marine, Yacht, Boat Insurance, Vessel Charters, Bareboat Charters, Vessel Sales & Transactions Disputes, Vessel Repair and Warranty Disputes, Marina Liens, Collisions & Property Damage, Cargo Loss & Damage, Maritime Liens, Salvage & Towage, Limitation of Liability, Maritime Injury, Jones Act Seaman Claims, Maintenance & Cure Claim, S&R Hearing Defense
MARINE CONSTRUCTION
Riparian and Littoral Rights, Waterfront Property Land Use, HOA Disputes, Condo Disputes, Construction Liens, Mechanic Liens, Construction Defects, Land Use Disputes, Real Estate Contract Disputes
MARITIME BUSINESS COUNSEL
Civil Litigation, General Counsel, Contract Review, Preparation, and Negotiation, Business Formation, Business Dissolution, Ownership Disputes, Online Reputation Defense, Contractor/Employee Relations, Cease and Desist Letters, NDA Enforcement Disputes, Non-Compete Disputes, Business Related Insurance Claims and Disputes
A Maritime Lawyer Who Has Actually Worked at Sea
I’m Samuel C. Higginbottom. Before practicing law, I graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and worked as a marine engineer aboard a variety of vessels. I understand shipboard work, and the risks of it, firsthand. Today I’m Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Admiralty & Maritime Law, representing seamen, vessel owners, and marine businesses across Florida and the Gulf Coast.