Admiralty Law

A state court hearing an admiralty or maritime case is required to apply the admiralty and maritime law, even if it conflicts with the law of the state, under a doctrine known as the reverse Erie doctrine. A ship flying the American flag in the Persian Gulf would be subject to American admiralty law and a ship flying a Norwegian flag in American waters will be subject to Norwegian admiralty law. Find firms offering law services including corporate, litigation and arbitration, admiralty and maritime law, aviation, marine insurance, international trade, and personal injury. Admiralty law became part of the law of the United States as it was gradually introduced through admiralty cases arising after the adoption of the U.S. Constitution in 1789. Maritime law and admiralty law govern what happens on the seas (offshore), including accidents leading to personal injury cases, such as a boat accident. Admiralty law (also referred to as maritime law) is a distinct body of law which governs maritime questions and offenses.