Rick Beaumont

 
 
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Of Counsel

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Proctor in Admiralty | Maritime Counsel | Practical Solutions for Complex Liability Issues

Founding Role & Current Practice

Rick serves as Of Counsel to Link Martyn PLLC, providing on‑demand legal services to law firms and corporate legal departments needing extra capacity or specialized maritime expertise. He is known for delivering practical, commercially‑minded advice on some of the most complex and stubborn legal challenges.

Expertise Snapshot

  • Casualty response, collisions, and allisions

  • Pollution and environmental liability

  • Cargo liability and marine insurance coverage

  • Jones Act injury claims and bodily injury defense

  • Sanctions, fines, and charter party disputes

  • Regulatory compliance and investigations

Leadership & Professional Service

Rick is a Proctor in Admiralty and an active member of the maritime bar. His career reflects a blend of in‑house, regulatory, and private practice experience, giving him a unique perspective on the needs of shipowners, insurers, and underwriters.

Professional Background

Rick’s maritime career spans both litigation and claims leadership:

  • Senior Claims Executive, The Standard P&I Club (2019–2023) – Managed casualty, cargo, pollution, bodily injury, and Jones Act claims for international shipowners and charterers. Oversaw investigations, litigation, and resolution of high‑value disputes.

  • Claims Executive, Thomas Miller / UK P&I Club (2017–2019) – Handled collisions, pollution risks, cargo liabilities, and charter party disputes for one of the world’s largest International Group clubs.

  • Associate, Nicoletti Hornig & Sweeney (2015–2016) – Represented cargo underwriters in litigated matters, with a focus on cargo subrogation and insurance coverage disputes.

Earlier in his career, Rick also clerked at the Federal Maritime Commission, gaining regulatory insight that continues to inform his practice.

Education

  • Tulane University Law School (J.D., 2015) – Certificate in Admiralty & Maritime Law; Vice President, Maritime Law Society; Notes & Comments Editor, Tulane Maritime Law Journal.

  • University of Hong Kong (Exchange, 2014) – International Financial and Investment Law.

  • Reed College (B.A., Psychology, 2008) – Thesis on juror decision‑making; member of the Soccer team and Rugby Football club.

Skills & Recognition

  • Maritime Law · Insurance · International Law · Regulatory Compliance

  • Contract Negotiation · Litigation · Mediation · Project Management · Policy Analysis

  • Recognized for commercially‑minded, practical solutions to complex liability issues

Personal Note

Rick’s connection to the sea runs deep! He formerly sailed as a deckhand aboard a commercial fishing vessel in the Bering Sea. This hands‑on experience, combined with his legal career, gives him a grounded perspective on the realities of maritime risk.