I’ve been trying to help my boat neighbor negotiate a loan modification with her bank. She is late on her
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David Weil is licensed to practice law in the state of California and, as such, some of the information provided in this column may not be applicable in a jurisdiction outside of California. Please note also that no two legal situations are alike, and it is impossible to provide accurate legal advice without knowing all the facts of a particular situation. Therefore, the information provided in this column should not be regarded as individual legal advice, and readers should not act upon this information without seeking the opinion of an attorney in their home state.
David Weil is the managing attorney at Weil & Associates (weilmaritime.com) in Long Beach. He is an adjunct professor of Admiralty Law at Loyola University Law School, is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States and is former legal counsel to the California Yacht Brokers Association.
I have a small boat repair company in Orange County. Several months ago, I completed a job on a 30-foot
I often volunteer at my yacht club on the race committee, and I sometimes serve as the principal race officer
I made an offer on a boat, and we just completed the sea trial and survey. The marine surveyor identified
I just received a surprise from my insurance company when they denied coverage after my boat was partially submerged at
I have read, in your column and elsewhere, that I should consider purchasing a title insurance policy when buying a
I am in a dispute with the person who bought my boat earlier this year. The boat needed some work
I am purchasing a charter yacht that I plan to put into service as a dinner cruise and harbor tour
I have been advised that the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will not transfer title to me on a
I have read some news reports about pending changes to various provisions of federal maritime law as a result of