Boat Owners
Boat Owners Lawyer | Charleston, South Carolina
Owning a boat is one of life's great joys. We know that from personal experience. The founder of our Charleston, South Carolina, admiralty and maritime law firm, attorney John Hughes Cooper, has had the pleasure of owning numerous pleasure boats and fishing boats, and, for a time, made his living as a shrimper before becoming a lawyer.
Owning a boat is also a big responsibility, and — when things go wrong — can be a major headache, even a nightmare.
At John Hughes Cooper, P.C., we represent vessel owners in a range of legal matters, from buying and selling a boat to collision and warranty claims. Please contact our law offices, located on Sullivan's Island, to find out how we can help you.
Prompt. Professional. Effective.
Free Consultation · Call 1-843-883-9099, 1-800-883-9099 (Toll Free) or E-mail
Our attorneys provide legal services, including defense representation, for vessel owners in matters involving:
- Collisions
- Marine insurance claims
- Accidents
- Warranty claims and limitations
- Personal injury
- Government fines and citations brought by the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Department of the Interior
- Administrative actions brought by U.S. Customs
- Maritime liens
- Buying / selling / chartering vessels
- Manufacturer claims
- Defective product liability
- Salvage claims
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act Claims
Generally speaking, the law considers pleasure boats, even luxury yachts, to be consumer goods. As a result, the owners or "consumers" of pleasure boats are offered protection under the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. This law was enacted by Congress to make warranties on consumer products understandable, to protect consumers from warranties that are deceptive, and to make warranties enforceable by law. If a vessel comes with a warranty, that warranty must comply with the Magnusson-Moss Act.
Free Consultation · Call 1-800-883-9099 Toll Free
If you need a lawyer with decades of experience in helping vessel owners with their legal affairs and getting results, contact John Hughes Cooper today for a free and confidential consultation.
