The focus of McLeod Brock is to bring clarity to what may appear to be complex issues and disputes.
Genuine individuals who have demonstrated expertise in their disciplines and are uniquely equipped to practice law can be found at McLeod Brock. Every internal and external interaction is based on empathy and compassion since we are aware of the challenges that our clients and staff are facing. We pledge to deliver information that is presented honestly, with integrity, and promptly. We strive to offer you a high level of individualized service, whether you contact us for legal services or advice, to complete a will or learn more about estate planning, or for support as you navigate the highs and lows of life. However, our dedication goes beyond dealing with clients. Admiralty and maritime law, alternative dispute resolution, transportation,n and logistics law, commercial litigation, and general liability law are our areas of responsibility. When you work with maritime lawyers in Boca Raton, our goal is to simplify what may seem to be complicated situations.
Services: Admiralty and Maritime Law, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Transportation and Logistic Law, Commercial Litigation, General Liability Law
ABOUT MCLEOD BROCK
The focus of McLeod Brock is to bring clarity to what may appear to be complex issues and disputes. Our goal is to assess risk and avoid it whenever possible. We endeavor to solve problems as they arise in a proactive, efficient and cost-effective manner. Since 1993, our lawyers have served local clients in Florida and California, national and regional clients throughout the United States, and internationally, with our extensive connections in London, UK. While the firm’s offices are geographically located in Florida, we are frequently retained to consult and appear across the United States and into the Caribbean.
Michael W. McLeod
Mr. McLeod graduated from the University of Florida in 1989, received his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1991, and earned his Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in Admiralty & Maritime Law from Tulane University School of Law in 1993. For over 25 years, Mr. McLeod has successfully handled initial casualty response, investigation, recovery, mediation, litigation and trial of Passenger personal injury claims, Product Liability claims, Jones Act personal injury claims, Seaworthiness claims, Maintenance & Cure claims, Collision, Fire, Grounding & Sinking claims; Marina, Custodian and Ship Repairer Liability claims; Salvage claims, Environmental Damage claims, Charter Party Disputes, Cargo claims, Insurance disputes, Wage and Employment disputes, Ship Owner claims for Exoneration from and/or Limitation of Liability, and the foreclosure of Maritime Liens and Ship Mortgages representing individuals and corporations, insurers, ship owners, financial institutions, vessel manufacturers, and marinas in cases arising on and offshore from California to New York to the Florida Keys, the Bahamas and into South America and the United States Virgin Islands. Mr. McLeod also acts as a maritime arbitrator.Mr. McLeod is a co-author of the Limitation of Liability Chapter of the Florida Maritime Law and Practice Manual published by the Florida Bar and LexisNexis.Mr. McLeod addresses the transactional needs of his clients related to the purchase, sale, charter, construction, repair and/or crew management of vessels including pre-purchase inspection and survey; review of proposed terms and conditions, analysis of liability, and tax implications regarding vessel purchase, sale and brokerage agreements; new vessel construction or renovation agreements; financing and escrow concerns; charter, lease, and rental agreements; broker representation, registration and regulatory compliance, vessel ownership structure, crew employment agreements, vessel ownership succession plans and overall vessel management.
Bar and Court Admissions
California Bar, 1992; Florida Bar, 1992; New York Bar, 2001; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, 1992; Northern, Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California, 1992; Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal, 1993; Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, 1993; United States Supreme Court, 2003; Eastern District of Michigan, 2020.
Professional Memberships
Ad Hoc Committee On Rules and Procedures, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Appointed by the Honorable Chief Judge William J. Zloch, May, 2002); the Federal Bar Association (former Chair & Vice Chair, Admiralty & Maritime Law Section); the Maritime Law Association of the United States (Proctor, Committee on Practice & Procedure and Marine Finance Committee); the Southeastern Maritime Law Institute (former South Florida Port Director and current member); Florida Bar Admiralty Law Committee (former Chair & Vice Chair, and current member); Florida Bar Admiralty Law Certification Committee (former Vice Chair and current member); California Bar Admiralty & Maritime Law Specialization Committee (former Chair and Vice Chair); the American Bar Association Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee; the New York State Bar Association; Claims Litigation Management Alliance (CLM); California Lawyers Association (Litigation Section); Lawyers of Distinction; National Association of Subrogation Professionals; National Institute For Trial Advocacy; Lighthouse Point, Florida Marine Advisory Board; Miami Catholic Lawyers Guild.
Honors & Awards
We are also admitted to:
The 9th and 11th Circuit Courts of Appeals
United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle & Southern districts of Florida;
The Northern, Central, Eastern, Southern districts of California
The Eastern District of MI
-United States Supreme Court
-Maritime Law Association – Proctor Members
-Federal Bar Association Admiralty and Maritime Law Section
-American Bar Associations Admiralty and Maritime Law Section
-Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
-Florida Bar Admiralty Law Committee
-Florida Bar Admiralty Law Certification Committee
-California Bar Admiralty Law Specialization Committee
Working Hours: Monday to friday : 08:00 - 17:00
Location
150 East Pametto Park Rd Boca Raton, Florida 33432, United States of America
