Jefferson R.

Tillery

Drawing on his more than 35 years of experience, Jeff works closely with clients to identify the issues at the heart of any dispute and to adopt practical strategies to resolve the issues quickly and effectively. When negotiated settlements are not an option, clients rely on Jeff’s significant trial experience to present their cases before judges and juries in federal and state courts.

Known for handling complex maritime litigation, Jeff has extensive trial experience that includes representing clients in maritime personal injury and vessel collision and allision matters, commercial litigation, longshore matters, marine insurance coverage disputes, contract and charter party disputes, and property and economic damage cases involving construction and repair of fixed offshore platforms, marine terminals, docks, ships, towboats, barges, and offshore service vessels. Jeff regularly represents clients in complex marine multiparty casualty cases, including many under the Oil Pollution Act. He also represents industrial plants and refineries in matters involving explosions and other major incidents.

Jeff is a frequent speaker at seminars and on podcasts around the country. His presentations cover a wide range of maritime topics, including collisions, offshore casualties, the ramifications of recent court decisions on the industry, and the application of a host of federal and state laws and regulations, including the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.