SEALI – NOLA

Attorneys at Cooper & Bilbrey P.C. attended the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute’s (“SEALI”) Summer Seminar in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Intercontinental Hotel. The conference provides practitioners with the latest updates in Admiralty and Maritime Law including recent U.S. Circuit Court decisions, recreational boating considerations, and criminal defense relating to maritime operations and activities.

Did you know that a negligent or inattentive captain, engineer, or pilot can be criminally charged under the Seaman’s Manslaughter Statute? The maritime field is as wide as the ocean. Attorneys at Cooper & Bilbrey, P.C. are knowledgeable, reliable and here to assist you in resolving your maritime matters. At Cooper & Bilbrey, P.C. – WE COVER THE WATERFRONT!

About The Author

Albert Bilbrey

AJ was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2018 after working with the firm as a law clerk for a little over 2 years. He has extensive experience in litigation in the areas of maritime law, construction law, personal injury, business law, and other civil matters. Specifically, AJ has worked on cases involving seamen and longshoremen injuries, wake injuries, wrongful death, vessel arrests, vessel collisions and allisions, vessel lightning strikes, salvage, intermodal transportation, vessel purchase and sale contracts, maritime liens, seaman’s wages, preferred ship mortgages, charter party agreements, USCG Suspension & Revocation proceedings, insurance bad faith, construction defect litigation, HOA disputes, contract disputes, business formation, contract drafting, and other civil legal matters. AJ has been recognized multiple years by the South Carolina Supreme Court for providing pro bono services to the citizens of South Carolina also serves on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit organization Clap Your Hands which provides therapeutic products to special needs children throughout the state free of charge. In addition, he continues to serve on the Board of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI) as a multiple year Charleston Port Director and member of the Long Range Planning Committee. Before becoming a lawyer, AJ worked in residential construction for over ten years before joining the U.S. Coast Guard where he was awarded the Coast Guard Achievement Medal for superior performance in providing service to those in need through search and rescue, law enforcement, and anti-terrorism missions. He strives to continue his devotion to the task at hand in his determination in providing knowledgeable and excellent service to clients. Presently, AJ maintains his Captain’s license and also serves the public as a member of the Charleston County Rescue Squad when he isn’t practicing law. Before becoming a lawyer, AJ worked diligently to provide service to those in need by carrying out search and rescue as a member of the United States Coast Guard where he was awarded the Coast Guard Achievement Medal for superior performance. He strives to continue his devotion to the task at hand in his determination to provide thorough and efficient service to clients.