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James Norford Hurley
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Biography
James N. Hurley is a Shareholder in the Miami office of Fowler White Burnett, where he serves as Chair for the firm's Admiralty and Maritime Law practice group. With over 30 years of experience handling complex matters in the maritime industry, Jim provides full-cycle legal representation to his clients, from helping them achieve their initial goals to ensuring their continued success should disputes arise.
Jim represents domestic and international insurers, cargo carriers, major cruise lines, operators and charter companies, and marina and terminal owners and operators in negotiating and drafting various marine-related contracts essential to their business, including the purchase, construction and sale of vessels, financing and vessel registration, concessionaire contracts, contracts for charters, and storage contracts. Additionally, Jim regularly assists private clients with purchasing, financing, and registering multi-million dollar vessels for personal use.
Jim has significant experience trying maritime and admiralty cases in state and federal courts, and frequently represents clients in disputes including passenger and crew personal injury claims, first party coverage disputes, property damage claims, and commercial disputes. Jim also advises clients on regulatory compliances issues and defends civil, criminal, and administrative enforcement actions.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Admiralty and Maritime
90%
41 years
Insurance
10%
41 years
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Licensed in Florida for 43 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of James Norford Hurley
1395 Brickell Ave Ste 14, Miami, FL, 33131-3306
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Experience
Honors
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2015
Lawyer of the Year Admiralty and Maritime Law Miami, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2011
Lawyer of the Year Admiralty and Maritime Law Miami, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2009
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2008
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
1998
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Shareholder, Fowler White Burnett
Associations
Maritime Law Ascoiation
Southeatern Admiralty Law Association
Past Chairman
Education
1983
University of Miami
LLM Real Estate, Land Development and Finance
1979
University of Virginia
B.A.
N/A
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2014
ACI Admiralty and MAritime Claims Litigation Seminar
Forum Selection Clauses After Atlantic Marine
2013
Association of Transportation Law Proffesionals
Recent Trends and Developments in Charter Parties
2013
Annual Admiralty and Maritime CLaims eminar
Punitive Damages in Maritime Law
2012
Admiraltyand Maritime Claims and Litigation
Maritime Law Boot Camp
Publications
2014
Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy
Forum Selection Clauses
2013
Journal of Transportaion Law
Charter Parties: Safe Harbor Warranty and Cargo Liabilities
2005
The Florida Bar Maritime Law and Practice, Fourth Edition
Marina Liability
Languages
English