This program is eligible for 3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 3.6 hours of CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.
Overview
Navigate the Complexities of Admiralty & Maritime Law
Set sail into the intricate world of admiralty and maritime law with this in-depth CLE program designed for attorneys, in-house counsel, and legal professionals handling cases on the high seas and beyond. Whether you represent seamen, vessel owners, or injured maritime workers, this course will equip you with the knowledge and strategies you need to tackle complex claims with confidence.
Key Topics Include:
- Admiralty & Maritime Contract and Tort Jurisdiction
- Seaman’s Claims; Vessel Owner’s Limitation of Liability Act
- Litigating LHWCA Comp and 33 U.S.C. § 905(b) Claims
- Cruise Line Passenger and Recreational Boating Injury Claims
With expert speakers, real-world case analysis, and practical takeaways, this CLE will give you the tools you need to navigate the ever-evolving tides of maritime law. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and stay ahead in this high-stakes legal field!
Faculty
Brenton J. Allison, Esq.
Mr.Allison is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas (since November 2003), the Southern Federal District of Texas (since February 2004), the Eastern Federal District of Texas (since November 2005), and the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (since August 2005). Mr. Allison holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from Texas A&M University. He also possesses a United States Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer’s License (Third Mate, Unlimited Tonnage; Second Mate, Limited to 3000-gross tons; and a Master’s License for all vessels up to 1600-gross tons). Prior to law school, Mr. Allison served as a ship’s officer on board an oil tanker. Mr. Allison received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence with a Certification in Maritime Law from Tulane Law School in May 2003. Mr. Allison graduated Cum Laude from Tulane Law School and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal (Volume 27) during his third year. After graduation, Mr. Allison began his practice with Legge, Farrow, Kimmitt, McGrath & Brown, LLP, focusing primarily on maritime personal injury, cargo claims, mariner license defense, collisions/allisions, insurance defense, and employment law
Frederick B. Goldsmith, Esq.
Fred Goldsmith is a Pittsburgh, PA-based admiralty & maritime and personal injury lawyer who represents individuals and families in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Texas, and Massachusetts in admiralty & maritime, towboat and barge, river accident, fishing boat, scallop boat, Jones Act, Railroad, FELA, motorcycle, ATV, oilfield & drilling rig/oil and gas well explosion, serious personal injury, and wrongful death lawsuits — including Dram Shop – liquor liability cases. Fred is known for his tenacity and willingness to accept challenging cases. He is the managing member and co-founder of Goldsmith & Ogrodowski, LLC. Fred is also a formally trained mediator, approved to serve as a mediator, arbitrator, and early neutral evaluator by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He is also listed as a qualified mediator by the West Virginia State Bar and serves as a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees of the Allegheny County Bar Association and the West Virginia State Bar, and the Arbitration and ADR Committee of the Maritime Law Association of the United States.
E. Richard Ogrodowski II, Esq.
The son of a coal miner, Pittsburgh, PA and WV attorney Rich Ogrodowski represents individuals and families in Pennsylvania and West Virginia in admiralty & maritime, railroad – FELA, oilfield/oil and gas well explosion, serious personal injury and wrongful death, and product liability lawsuits.
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