Admiralty & Maritime Law
Admiralty and maritime law are unique areas of the law that often involve complex administrative, procedural and jurisdictional issues. These areas frequently overlap with other areas of the law, such as elements of business law in yacht and boat transactions, and personal injury law involving boating accidents and injuries at sea. At Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP, our attorneys have been active in the fields of admiralty and maritime law for more than 25 years. With offices in Newport, the sailing capital of the world and former home of the America’s Cup, we are well-positioned to assist clients from Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts and around the world. Our clients include recreational boaters, vessel owners, marinas, commercial seamen, maritime businesses and others who live, work and play on the water, including Narragansett Bay, Buzzards Bay, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.
Cases we handle include:
- Vessel purchase, sale and finance
- Boat tax issues
- Vessel documentation
- Maritime personal injury
- Jones Act and Seaman’s claims
- Boat collisions and allisions
- Marine business and contracts
- Charter agreements
- Marinas and dockominiums
- Maritime liens and mortgages
- Marine salvage and towing rights
- Marine insurance claims
A Legal Team With Maritime Experience
We have the knowledge and experience to address all of the elements involved in admiralty or maritime law cases. Our team of lawyers includes a RYA/MCA Yacht-Master and U.S.C.G. Master, a Maritime Professional Instructor, as well as a former America’s Cup sailor. Our lawyers have written and lectured on a wide range of admiralty and maritime law issues, and remain actively involved in the yachting and commercial maritime communities.
Peter B. Regan
Chrisopher J. McNally
Michael E. Monti
Nicholas A. Celico
Admiralty & Maritime Law Insights
Buying a Boat in Rhode Island: The Legal Steps Owners Skip That Cost Them Later
by Christopher J. McNally – Rhode Island’s waters draw serious buyers, from smaller center consoles in Narragansett Bay to significant sailboats moored off Newport harbor. The paperwork side of that purchase deserves the same attention as the survey and the sea trial. Here’s where owners typically go wrong, and how to close the gaps before they become expensive.
Personal Watercraft Accidents and Liability Issues
With the weather warming up, many residents of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are taking to the water. But what if an accident occurs? A maritime attorney explains who pays, who’s responsible, and why the rules on the water are not the same as the rules on the road.
Admiralty & Maritime Law: Frequently Asked Questions
Our expert’s in the practice area answer common questions about Admiralty & Maritime Law.
Find Your Way To Smoother Sailing
Sometimes you just need to talk to a lawyer. To schedule your free initial consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys, call our office at 401-849-3040 or send us an email to tell us about your situation.