About

Tim Akpinar represents commercial mariners and recreational boaters throughout the entire United States, including inland rivers. As a former merchant marine officer, Tim understands the operation of commercial vessels and the legal rights of people who serve aboard them. Such rights can materialize under the Jones Act, Longshore & Harbor Workers’s Compensation Act, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Defense Base Act, War Hazards Compensation Act, and other federal and state legislation. Tim handles matters involving maritime collision, maritime salvage, complex property losses, boating accidents, and cruise ship accidents. He represents commercial mariners, recreational boaters, and passengers. Tim taught law at a state maritime academy. He has also owned several pleasure boats over the years. For a free consultation, contact Tim at (718) 224-9824 or [email protected] Tim fights hard for the legal rights his clients who have sustained injury or other damages involving admiralty jurisdiction and maritime law.  Tim covered maritime law subjects for the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. His work is referenced by Wikipedia.

Practices Areas

Litigation

Car Accident

Medical Malpractice

Personal Injury

Motorcycle accident

Trucking accident

Language

English

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