Ask a Maritime Attorney - Page 9 of 66 - WEIL & ASSOCIATES

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.

Ask A Maritime Attorney: What are the time limits for filing a lawsuit under Federal Maritime Law versus State Law?

February 9, 2023

Question: Two years ago I was injured aboard a boat during the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. I waited a while to hire a lawyer, and when I finally had a firm retained, I was surprised to see that they filed the case in...

Ask A Maritime Attorney: Is there such thing as a “safe harbor” law and does it apply to a tenant whose slip rent is overdue?

January 5, 2023

Question I manage a small marina in Northern California and was recently confronted with a “safe harbor” question. One of our tenants was extremely delinquent on their slip rent and facing eviction. The boat is in...

Ask A Maritime Attorney: Can I sue for wake damage done to my property?

December 29, 2022

Question I own a waterfront home on the Sacramento Delta, and my boat and dock have been damaged several times by the wakes from passing boats. I am not sure if the area has a speed limit, but is there some kind of universal...

Ask A Maritime Attorney: How do I protect myself when buying a boat from a seller who never paid taxes on the vessel?

December 8, 2022

Question: I am buying a boat and am concerned about the possibility of a tax lien being recorded with the Coast Guard after title transfers to me. My broker has asked for a copy of last year’s property tax bill and proof of...

Ask a Maritime Attorney: What does the “caused by” phrase in my insurance policy actually cover?

November 10, 2022

Question: I recently reviewed my boat insurance policy and came across some troubling language that I was hoping you could explain. The policy defines the phrase “caused by” to mean “any loss that is contributed to,...