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California Maritime Law Lawyers

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32 lawyers found

If you need legal help with maritime law matters in California, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. California attorneys handle cases involving offshore injuries, Jones Act claims, admiralty law, cargo disputes, vessel collisions, and maritime contracts, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Superior Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

One of the most important things to know about maritime law law in California is the statute of limitations. You generally have 2 years (CCP § 335.1) from the date of injury to file a claim. California follows pure comparative fault under Li v. Yellow Cab Co. for determining liability, which directly affects how much compensation you may recover. Cases are filed in Superior Court, and knowing how local judges handle these matters gives experienced attorneys a real advantage.

The maritime law attorneys listed here practice throughout California and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to maritime law law in California to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across California.

Marc Steven Applbaum - Attorney
Marc Steven Applbaum
0/5 (0 reviews)
Midway Law Firm APC
 4275 Executive Square Ste. 200 La Jolla CA 92037
(619) 993-0288
Univ of Southern Calif
English, Spanish
Bar #222511
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
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Harry Wayne Harrison - Attorney
Harry Wayne Harrison
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bodell Law Group
 11455 El Camino Real #400 San Diego CA 92130
(858) 461-4699
University of San Diego School of Law
Bar #211141
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Consumer Law
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Scott Anthony McMillan - Attorney
Scott Anthony McMillan
0/5 (0 reviews)
The McMillan Law Firm, A Professional Corporation
 4670 Nebo Dr La Mesa CA 91941
(619) 464-1500
Western Sierra School of Law
Bar #212506
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Agricultural Law Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate
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T Troy Otus - Attorney
T Troy Otus
0/5 (0 reviews)
Otus Law Group
 7901 Oakport St 4300 Oakland CA 94621
(510) 250-2298
Trinity Univ
Bar #148411
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Consumer Law Criminal Law
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Shaun Kendig Boss - Attorney
Shaun Kendig Boss
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shaun Kendig Boss Law Firm
 306 Upas Street San Diego CA 92103
(619) 293-7937
University of San Diego
English
Bar #70227
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy
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Mark Lain Venardi - Attorney
Mark Lain Venardi
0/5 (0 reviews)
Venardi Zurada LLP
 25 Orinda Way, Suite 250 Orinda CA 94563
(530) 830-3473
Univ of California Berkeley
English
Bar #173140
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Employment Law Maritime Law Personal Injury
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Jon Mitchell Jackson - Attorney
Jon Mitchell Jackson
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jackson & Wilson, Inc.
 65 Enterprise Aliso Viejo CA 92656
(949) 855-8751
Western State University College of Law
Bar #123333
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Consumer Law
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Paul B. Arenas - Attorney
Paul B. Arenas
0/5 (0 reviews)
Marron Lawyers, APC
 3711 Long Beach Blvd, #601 Long Beach CA 90807
(563) 432-7422
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
English
Bar #167863
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Employment Law Insurance Defense
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Charles Salvatore LiMandri - Attorney
Charles Salvatore LiMandri
0/5 (0 reviews)
LiMandri & Jonna LLP
 16236 San Dieguito Road Building 3, Suite 3-15 Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067
(858) 759-9930
Georgetown University Law Center
English
Bar #110841
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Environmental Law Insurance Defense
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Mark Joseph Zanobini - Attorney
Mark Joseph Zanobini
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Mark J. Zanobini, P.C.
 591 Redwood Highway, Building 4000 Mill Valley CA 94941-3039
(415) 520-5998
Univ of California Berkeley
Bar #121184
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Maritime Law Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
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Robert Michael Baskin - Attorney
Robert Michael Baskin
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Robert M. Baskin
 1849 Knoll Dr Ventura CA 93003
(805) 658-1000
George Washington University Law School
Bar #65149
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Consumer Law
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Joseph Farzam - Attorney
Joseph Farzam
0/5 (0 reviews)
Farzam Law Firm
 1875 Century Park E Suite 1345 Los Angeles CA 90067
(310) 226-6890
California St Univ Northridge
English, Persian, Spanish
Bar #210817
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Employment Law Maritime Law Personal Injury
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Nelson Clyde Barry III - Attorney
Nelson Clyde Barry III
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Nelson C. Barry III
 5228 Diamond Heights Blvd San Francisco CA 94131
(415) 587-0550
UC Hastings College of the Law
Bar #87839
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Consumer Law
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John C. Carpenter - Attorney
John C. Carpenter
0/5 (0 reviews)
Carpenter & Zuckerman
 8827 West Olympic Boulevard Beverly Hills CA 90211
(310) 273-1230
Bar #155610
Active License
Verified
Animal & Dog Law Civil Rights Elder Law
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Richard B. Rudolph - Attorney
Richard B. Rudolph
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Richard B. Rudolph
 20241 SW Birch Street Suite 100 Newport Beach CA 92660
(949) 825-5210
Southwestern Law School
Bar #158915
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Employment Law Estate Planning
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Jill R Cohen - Attorney
Jill R Cohen
0/5 (0 reviews)
 410 Crestview Dr Ojai CA 93023
(213) 633-6822
Fordham University School of Law (1987)
Bar #144472
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Agricultural Law Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate
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Daniel Ross Weltin - Attorney
Daniel Ross Weltin
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Daniel Weltin
 777 Davis St Ste. 146 San Leandro CA 94577
(510) 856-4421
Univ of California Berkeley
Bar #226600
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Consumer Law Maritime Law Personal Injury
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David Evan Harris - Attorney
David Evan Harris
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1331 N California Blvd 5FL Walnut Creek CA 94596
(925) 935-9400
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Bar #161334
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Estate Planning
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Dominic John Trutanich - Attorney
Dominic John Trutanich
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1840 S Gaffey St UNIT 105 Los Angeles CA 90731
(310) 833-4631
Southwestern University School of Law
Bar #134708
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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David Van Etten - Attorney
David Van Etten
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2801 Townsgate Road #210 Westlake Village CA 91361-3022
(805) 719-4900
Georgetown University Law Center (1981)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Construction Law Employment Law
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Dennis Max Elber - Attorney
Dennis Max Elber
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1829 Paseo Del Sol Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274
(310) 936-3925
Univ of California at Los Angeles
California Bar
Unknown Status
Maritime Law Personal Injury Products Liability
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Daniel Kent Simon - Attorney
Daniel Kent Simon
0/5 (0 reviews)
La Arcada Bldg
 1114 State St Santa Barbara CA 93101
(805) 963-6604
Univ of California Santa Barbara
Bar #113950
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Collections Criminal Law
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Ernest Nevins Reddick III - Attorney
Ernest Nevins Reddick III
0/5 (0 reviews)
 138 Hillside Ave Piedmont CA 94611
(415) 984-8359
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Bar #48522
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Antitrust Law Business Law Construction Law
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Jin Jeong Kim - Attorney
Jin Jeong Kim
0/5 (0 reviews)
ACI LAW GROUP
 9252 Garden Grove Blvd Garden Grove CA 92844
(714) 522-3300
Foreign School
Bar #239141
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Consumer Law Criminal Law
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Vernon Goldwater - Attorney
Vernon Goldwater
0/5 (0 reviews)
 18627 Brookhurst St 423 Fountain Valley CA 92708
(310) 519-1877
Univ of California Berkeley
California Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Maritime Law Personal Injury
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Patrick Muldoon - Attorney
Patrick Muldoon
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Patrick Muldoon
 309 North Broad Avenue Wilmington CA 90744
(310) 233-3950
Calif St Univ Dominguez Hills
Bar #101140
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Maritime Law Personal Injury
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Patricia Ann Golson - Attorney
Patricia Ann Golson
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 1661 SIERRA MADRE CA 91025
Southwestern University School of Law (1997)
Bar #196513
U.S. District Court, Central District Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
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Lawrence George Mallon - Attorney
Lawrence George Mallon
0/5 (0 reviews)
 27194 Toyon Ridge Trl Valley Center CA 92082
(760) 751-9923
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1974)
French, Spanish
Bar #129301
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Business Law
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Frederick James Carr - Attorney
Frederick James Carr
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fred Carr ADR
 4460 Redwood Hwy STE 16-341 San Rafael CA 94903
(415) 388-0905
Boston Univ
Bar #154457
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Maritime Law
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