Ask a Maritime Attorney - Page 30 of 66

David Weil has been the proud author of the “Ask a Maritime Attorney” column in The Southern California Log Newspaper and Sea Magazine since 2006, with over 300 installments of the column. We have provided links in this section to those articles, covering a wide range of topics of interest to the California maritime and boating communities.

Hire Reputable Boat Surveyors

March 2, 2014

I was horrified to learn last month that my boat had sunk while it was tied up in its slip. Now I am having a dispute with my insurance company because they are refusing to pay the claim. Apparently the boat sank after a...

Can You Recommend an Escrow Agency?

February 13, 2014

I am seeking an escrow service for a yacht purchase but the services that I have contacted are not interested in working with the parties in a yachting transaction. I know yacht brokers are authorized to hold funds in trust...

Where Do I Begin to Prepare for the Purchase of My First Boat?

January 16, 2014

I am considering the purchase of an extremely well maintained late-model motoryacht that is Coast Guard documented. This is my first boat purchase, so I have a couple of questions about the process. First, is there a website...

How Can I Resolve a Dispute Over Commission Paid to a Broker?

December 18, 2013

I am trying to help my parents with a problem that developed in connection with the recent sale of their boat. The boat was listed with a broker in Southern California, and after the deal closed, he had apparently deducted a...

What Laws Protect Owners of Floating Homes from a Marina Eviction?

December 6, 2013

I own a floating home. The structure consists of a two-story triple-wide modular home integrated onto a 40- by 80-foot barge. I keep the home at a marina here in Southern California, but I just received an eviction notice...