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Services

At Link Martyn PLLC, we provide on‑demand maritime counsel designed to meet the unique needs of shipowners, insurers, corporate legal departments, and maritime businesses. Our services are tailored to your priorities whether you need immediate litigation support, regulatory and audit guidance, or a long‑term strategic partnership.

Engagement Models

Because every matter is different, we offer flexible ways to work together:

  • Hourly Counsel: For discrete assignments, research, or urgent matters requiring immediate attention.

  • Fixed‑Fee Scoping: For well‑defined projects such as contract reviews, compliance audits, or policy drafting, we provide clear scope and predictable pricing.

  • Second Opinions: Independent review of litigation strategy, regulatory interpretation, or insurance coverage positions to give you confidence in critical decisions.

  • Retainer / Project Counsel: Ongoing support for in‑house teams, insurers, or law firms needing additional maritime expertise without adding permanent headcount.

Areas of Focus

Drawing on decades of cross‑jurisdictional maritime experience, we support clients in:

  • Regulatory & Compliance

    • Safer Seas Act compliance

    • Federal Maritime Commission rulemaking and enforcement

    • International conventions and domestic statutes (Jones Act, MARPOL, etc.)

    • Environmental and employment law in maritime contexts

  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution

    • Vessel arrests, Rule B/C attachments, and maritime liens

    • Jones Act and unseaworthiness claims

    • Cargo, bunker contamination, and personal injury defense

    • Limitation of liability actions

    • Charter party disputes and enforcement

  • Advisory & Transactional Support

    • Service contract review and negotiation

    • Vessel construction and marine insurance claims

    • Policy drafting and compliance audits

    • Strategic advice for ports, shipyards, and marine service providers

Why Clients Choose Us

  • Bespoke Support: Every engagement is tailored. There are no “one‑size‑fits‑all” solutions.

  • Scalable Capacity: We augment in‑house teams and law firms to handle more work with high quality and low overhead.

  • Deep Industry Insight: Our attorneys combine litigation experience, regulatory knowledge, and real‑world maritime backgrounds.

  • Trusted Partners: We’ve advised shipowners, insurers, ports, and maritime businesses across the U.S. and internationally.

Next Steps

Whether you need immediate litigation support, a compliance review, or a long‑term partner, we can design an engagement model that fits your needs.

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