Link Martyn brings together experienced maritime lawyers who advise law firms, insurance companies, and in‑house legal teams. Every team member is a seasoned professional. We pair you with the attorney whose background best matches your project so you always have the right expertise on the matter.
Clients frequently compliment us on who we are and how easy we are to work with. Expect clear, practical guidance, friendly side conversations where appropriate, and focused work when it matters most. We handle regulatory, transactional, and dispute matters with the same straightforward approach that referral clients value.
Who You’ll Work With
Our attorneys handle intake, match, and representation to keep your experience direct and efficient.
Intake — A short conversation or form to capture the facts, desired outcome, and any scheduling preferences.
Match — You choose the attorney you want to work with, or we’ll match you to the lawyer whose experience and skills best fit your matter.
Lead Attorney — The assigned lead attorney reviews the intake, confirms the plan, and becomes your primary contact for strategy, updates, and approvals.
You remain in control. If you prefer to select a specific lawyer, tell us; if not, we remove the guesswork and assign the attorney with the strongest relevant experience so you can move forward confidently.
Jessica Link Martyn
Managing Attorney
jmartyn@linkmartyn.com +1 757 615 4753
Proctor in Admiralty with more than 15 years of experience in BigLaw, boutique firms, and government service. Jessica advises shipowners, insurers, and corporate legal teams on casualties, marine insurance, contracts, and regulatory compliance. She is a Board Member of the Maritime Law Association of the U.S. and admitted to practice in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
Rick Beaumont
Of Counsel
rbeaumont@linkmartyn.com +1 908 309 4966
Proctor in Admiralty with experience spanning marine insurers, boutique maritime firms, and the Federal Maritime Commission. Former executive at two leading International Group P&I clubs, Rick advises on casualty response, pollution and cargo risks, Jones Act injury claims, sanctions, and charter party disputes. He is admitted in New York and the District of Columbia.
Sarah Yantakosol Gayer
Of Counsel
sgayer@linkmartyn.com +1 207 653 9565
With extensive experience in admiralty litigation and day‑to‑day maritime counsel, Sarah has represented shipowners, pilots, insurers, and maritime businesses in vessel arrests, Jones Act claims, Coast Guard investigations, and marine insurance disputes. A former Chair of the ABA Admiralty & Maritime Law Committee, she is also a frequent author and speaker. She is admitted in Maine.
Brendhan Thompson
Of Counsel
bthompson@linkmartyn.com +1 504 858 0221
Maritime litigator with nearly two decades of experience representing shipowners, oil and gas companies, and maritime service providers. Brendhan focuses on collisions, personal injury and death claims, vessel arrests, charter party disputes, and limitation of liability actions. A former Army transportation manager and licensed USCG Captain, he is admitted in Louisiana and South Carolina.