David Weil is licensed to practice law in the state of California and, as such, some of the information provided in this column may not be applicable in a jurisdiction outside of California. Please note also that no two legal situations are alike, and it is impossible to provide accurate legal advice without knowing all the facts of a particular situation. Therefore, the information provided in this column should not be regarded as individual legal advice, and readers should not act upon this information without seeking the opinion of an attorney in their home state.
David Weil is the managing attorney at Weil & Associates (weilmaritime.com) in Long Beach. He is an adjunct professor of Admiralty Law at Loyola University Law School, is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States and is former legal counsel to the California Yacht Brokers Association.
Why Seek a 'Federal Vessel Arrest' Instead of a State Court Judgment?
I won a $15,000 judgment against a boat owner in state court. The judgment related to repair work that I
What Happens When a Seller Backs Out of a Boat Sale After a Grounding?
I am a licensed yacht salesman in California, and I am representing a boat owner under an "open" listing agreement
Can My Coast Guard-Documented Boat Be Seized by a County Sheriff?
I was sued in small claims court last year by a marine engine mechanic who did some work on my
Can a Home-Built Boat Be Documented with the Coast Guard?
I am considering buying a 39-foot sailing yacht that was built from a kit on a vacant lot. The boat
Is It True That I Can't Sue the Coast Guard?
Last year, I was involved in a boating accident when I hit an unlit channel marker buoy in San Diego
What Do Boat Buyers Need to Know About a Coast Guard Abstract of Title?
I am in the process of buying a boat, and I'd like to know more about the Coast Guard Abstract
Do Bareboat Charters Avoid Foreign-Built Passenger Boat Prohibitions?
I read your article in the most recent issue of The Log Newspaper (Nov. 11-24) concerning the prohibition against the
Why Was a Waiver of the Jones Act Needed for U.S. America's Cup Races?
I just ran across an online discussion of how the Jones Act and other maritime regulations might interfere with the
Do I Have to Pay Possessory Interest Tax on a Slip I No Longer Occupy?
I have a question about the assessment of "possessory interest" taxes on my marina slip. I keep my boat in
My Yacht Broker Hasn't Sold My Boat Yet. Can I Work With Another Broker?
My boat has been listed for sale with a yacht broker for more than a year. I understand that boat
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