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Cruise Line Operators

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.
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.
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Mase Seitz Briggs
2601 South Bayshore Drive
Suite 800
Miami, FL 33133

Phone: 305-487-8863
Toll Free: 1-844-904-1749
Fax: 305-377-0080
1200 N Federal Hwy
Suite 200
Boca Raton, FL 33432

Phone: 561-210-8516
Fax: 561-210-8301
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