John’s practice includes a wide variety of civil and maritime litigation, including tort and commercial disputes. He has tried over 70 cases to verdict. He frequently defends personal injury and property damage claims typically occurring on or at chemical plants, refineries, fabrication shops, docks, marine terminals, vessels, offshore oil rigs and platforms, and construction sites. These cases regularly involve claims of negligence, gross negligence, personal injury, premises liability, products liability, maritime law, toxic tort, appellate law and contribution and indemnity.
John also handles a variety of commercial and contractual matters, including claims arising from breach of contract, insurance and indemnity disputes, and maritime bunkers sales.
John looks for creative, innovative, and efficient means to pursue his clients’ litigation goals.