Practice area
Marinas live at the intersection of real property, maritime, environmental, and small business law. We speak all of those — and we’ve spent enough time on docks to know the difference between a slip license and a lease.
How we help
Acquisition & ownership
Whether you’re buying your first marina or restructuring a family operation, the diligence is unusual — submerged leases, permits, fuel systems, environmental history, and a slip register that may or may not match reality.
Operations & slip agreements
Tight, enforceable slip license agreements, liveaboard policies, fuel and storage terms, and waivers that actually do what they say. We update marina paperwork that hasn’t been touched since the dock was new.
Disputes & abandoned vessels
Lien enforcement, abandoned and derelict vessel removal, insurance coverage fights, and the occasional storm-damage claim. We help marina operators resolve them without losing the season.
Vendor & Access Agreements
Preferred vendor agreements and access agreements that keep marina operations running and relationships clear.
Authority Agreements
Communication with state and local authorities on concession agreements, water leases, and similar sovereign agreements.
Is a slip license the same as a lease?
How does a marina remove an abandoned vessel?
Do you handle marina acquisitions?
Marina issues move quickly. Get practical guidance before a dispute hardens.
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