At ROSELLI ♦ McNELIS, our Attorneys have the knowledge and experience, and have successfully represented the Injured and the Families of Those Killed in Boating, Watercraft, and Cruise Ship Accidents and Claims. Richard J. RosellI attended Tulane Law School, home of the internationally renowned Tulane Maritime Law Institute. The Firm also has special expertise with Attorney, Harlan I. Wald, who was awarded the United States Coast Guard, 50 ton Masters License with Auxiliary Sail Endorsement.   

Florida, the Sunshine State, is essentially surrounded by water, and has extensive waterways, rivers, canals, lakes and ports. Boating is a pastime that thousands of Floridians and vacationers enjoy year around. According to U. S. Coast Guard Statistics, there are over 12.5 million vessels registered in the United States, with Florida ranking number one with approximately 1 million registered vessels. The negligent or careless operation of Boats and Watercraft has led to thousands of serious boating accident injuries or deaths annually in Florida waterways and off the Florida Coasts, which statistically makes Florida the number one State for Boating and Watercraft related Injuries and Fatalities.   

When accidents do happen due to the negligence of persons involved in Boating and Watercraft operation, you will need an experienced attorney familiar with the intricacies of applicable State and Federal Law and Regulations, as well as Maritime Law, to protect your rights and successfully bring your claim.