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Experienced, Dedicated Representation for Maritime & Admiralty Defense

We know the maritime world, both in and out of the courtroom. Over the past quarter century, maritime law has evolved through a long list of cases. In most of those cases, Mase Seitz Briggs was in the courtroom shaping maritime law as we know it today. As a result, clients have come to us for our depth and diversity of experience. From jet skis to cruise ships, we can handle any type of claim. No matter the case, our attorneys possess the skill, expertise, and passion to see your case through to victory.

Cases We Handle

Mase Seitz Briggs handles the following maritime legal matters and more. Let our experience guide you.

Passenger Claims & Lawsuits

Crewmember Claims & Lawsuits

Our Maritime Victories

Landmark Decision

Leslie V. Carnival

Upheld Federal Forum Selection Clause in passenger ticket contract requiring the passenger to sue in United States District Court rather than Florida State Court. Affirmed on rehearing en banc in a case of first impression.

Defense Victory

Roberto Young V. Royal Caribbean Cruises

Verdict for cruise line in crewmember claim for back injury resulting in surgery. Plaintiff’s doctor admitted under vigorous cross-examination to modifying medical records the night prior to giving testimony at trial.

Landmark Decision

Johnson V. Norwegian Cruise Lines

Applied Florida’s Offer of Judgment (now Proposal for Settlement) Statute to passenger personal injury claim brought under General Maritime law and awarded attorney’s fees to prevailing cruise line defendant.

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About Our Maritime Defense Team

Mase Seitz Briggs is a nationally-recognized admiralty and maritime defense law firm, representing cruise lines involved in civil trials. We have achieved significant defense victories and verdicts on behalf of major cruise lines, and are dedicated to fighting for the most favorable outcome on our clients’ behalf. Curtis Mase is an award-winning civil defense lawyer with more than three decades of experience. He has achieved numerous defense victories and contributed to landmark decisions in favor of major cruise lines such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and others. Among many prestigious associates, Curtis serves on the Maritime Law Association of the United States; the Florida Bar: Admiralty Law Committee; and the American Bar Association Committee: Admiralty and Maritime Litigation.

Boating Accidents and Claims