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Robert L. Gardana, P.A., Focus - Admiralty and Maritime
As a U.S.C.G. Licensed Captain-Master and Attorney for over 30 years, member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, Southeast Admiralty Law Institute, Robert L. Gardana, P.A., located in Miami, Florida, home to the largest passenger port in the world, is available to handle cases against cruise lines for injuries, death, missing persons, rape, assault and excursion related injuries or death.
Our firm represents boat builders, repairers, marinas, boat yards, and many marine trades. We work with marine surveyors and other qualified marine related experts depending on the nature of the case. We provide consultation and analysis for many types of marine related clients. We have conducted marine insurance defense for multiple marine insurers.OUR CLIENT LISTS INCLUDES: ¦ Hydra-Sports Boats - Manufacturer ¦ Glass-Tech - Yacht Repair/Renov/New Builds ¦ Key Largo Harbour Marina - Marina ¦ Interglobal Yacht Sales and Managment ¦ A-Sea Marine, Inc. - Refrigeration ¦ South Diesel Group, Inc. - Propulsion ¦Navatech Electronics, Inc. - Electronics ¦ Plantation Boat Mart - Boat dealer ¦ Antago Yachts Shipbuilders ¦ Key Tow/SeaTow - Assistance/Salvage ¦ B & F Marine, Inc. ¦ Nautical Management Insurers ¦ Northland Insurance Companies - marine underwriters ¦ Washington International Insurance - Brokerage Coverage ¦ Hartford Insurance - Brokerage Coverage ¦ Miami Yacht Sales, Yacht Brokers ¦ Reel Deal Yachts-Yacht Brokers
BAR AND COURT ADMISSIONS:
Supreme Court of the United States-Admitted 2006Florida State Bar-Admitted September 19, 1979United States District Court, Southern District of Florida-Admitted General Bar 1979-Admitted Trial Bar 1985United States District Court, Middle District-Admitted 1979United States District Court, Northern District-Admitted 1984Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals-Admitted 1979Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals-Admitted 1985
EDUCATION
University of Florida-Bachelor of Arts 1975
St. Mary's University of San Antonio Law School-Juris Doctor 1979PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
The Maritime Law Association of the United States-2006 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of America-1979 - 1986American Bar Association
-Member Admiralty and Maritime Law CommitteeFlorida Bar Association-1979 - Present
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
U.S.C.G. Licensed Captain-Master -1996-PresentBoatLawyer™ is a registered Trademark of Robert L. Gardana, P.A.
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12350 SW 132nd Ct Ste Miami, FL 33186-6458 |
| Phone: | 305-358-0000(305) 358-0000(866) 970-4343 |
| Fax: | 305-358-1680(305) 358-1680 |
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Passenger injury and crew claims
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Law Association of the United States | Savalge Law Committee Member | N/A |
| Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute | Member | N/A |
| Maritime Law Association of the United States | Member CRUISE LINES AND PASSENGER SHIPS | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Admiralty Law Committee | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Vice Chair 2014-2015 Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee | N/A |
| Federal Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Maritime Law Association of the United States | Proctor | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rated - AV Preeminent | Martindale Hubbell | 2015 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1975 |
| St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| DODICH v. WASHINGTON INTERN. INS. CO., | Suit against yacht broker dismissed. |
| Key Tow, Inc. v. M/V JUST J’s 2005 WL 3132454 | Quantum meruit awarded Claimant |
| Universal Medical Center of South Florida v. Fortune | Reversed |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 279668 | Member in Good Standing | 1979 | 09/12/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| All At Sea - Southeast | What To Do When Your Boat Is Arrested | 2013 |
| American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section newsletter | THE CHANGING WATERFRONT - AFTER LOZMAN: THE PLAINTIFF LAWYER'S PERSPECTIVE | 2013 |
| All At Sea - Southeast | If It Floats Like a Duck | 2013 |
| All At Sea - Southeast | Learn The Law Before Adding Guns On Board | 2013 |
| All At Sea - Southeast | Marine Insurance, What’s Covered and What’s Not? | 2013 |
| All At Sea - Southeast | Understanding Your New Boat Warranty | 2013 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Vessel Arrest Maritime Symposium 2015 | Navigating Supplemental Rule C & E | 2015 |
| Florida Bar, Admiralty Law Committee | Seaman Status - The 30% Rule of Thumb | 2015 |
| American Bar Association | McBride - Availability of Punitive Damages in Unseaworthiness Cases | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Gardana & de la Puente | 1982 - 1987 |
| Founder and President | Robert L. Gardana, PA | N/A |
| Owner | BoatLawyer.com | N/A |
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