I have been trying to sell my boat for almost a year, but in this economy, there has been little
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 am starting a charter company in the Pacific Northwest and I would like to retain an attorney to assist
I have worked on the water in various jobs for almost 40 years, and I have finally decided to pursue
I had a humbling experience last year when a friend graciously allowed me to use his boat and I managed
My boat was damaged in a shipyard incident when a winch failed on the yard’s mobile hoist. The yard has
In a recent conversation with an attorney, he suggested a way to protect my boat from being seized or attached
I am trying to sell my boat. I have it listed with a reputable broker, but the prospects for a
I am considering membership in a commercial assistance towing service for my boat, but I am a little confused about
I am applying for insurance on a boat that I am about to purchase. The insurance application materials look for
We are buying a boat and recently completed the sea trial and survey. A number of problems came to light