Alex Blanton has more than 30 years of experience in maritime litigation and regulatory matters. He counsels domestic and international clients in the areas of: · regulatory matters including maritime · commercial and complex litigation Mr. Blanton was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard. Representative Matters Trial Level: · Large shipowner in a competitor's challenge to a vessel's coastwise eligibility · Major U.S. bank in breach-of-contract claim against the United States · Large shipowner in claims against shipbuilder Appellate Level: · Reversed district court injunction in challenge to salvage rights on Titanic wreck. 4th Cir. 1992 · Reversed district court judgment in competitor's challenge to Coast Guard documentation decision. 4th Cir. 2009 · Reversed jury verdict against law firm in fee dispute. Md. Ct. of Special Appeals, 2011 Community Service & Affiliations Mr. Blanton is active in many legal and industry organizations, including the Maritime Law Association. |