Maritime Law Center

Our firm works with individuals, corporations, shipping companies and universities in selling and acquiring, transferring and evaluating vessels in all parts of the world.

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1198 Pacific Coast Hwy, D347
 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone:  562-592-9350 / Fax: 562-684-4459
NEW Email:  mikevaughn1997@gmail.com
 

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AREAS OF PRACTICE

Transactions
We assist, advise, manage and close commercial ship and boat transactions in the United States and around the world.

Provide a depth of knowledge and experience in completing vessel purchases.
 
Organize a team of experts to help in large commercial transactions or manage routine tug and barge sales.

Represent Owners, Sellers or Buyers in commercial ship and yacht transactions.
 

Consulting and Representation
We routinely consult on issues of ownership, registration, finance and mortgage. 

We have represented a variety of clients including ship owners, charters, oil and gas industry, treasurer hunters and foreign companies
 

Commercial Ship Sales
We represent owners who wish to sell their vessel.  This is done on a contingent fee basis through our network of brokers and ship agents around the work.  
 
We sell ships either in the public market or through a more private confidential network for owners who do not wish to disclose that they are actively selling.
 

LEGAL SERVICES

We provide legal and marine consulting services below. 

Go to the Legal Services page for details on the following services:

- General Maritime Matters
- Commercial Vessel Acquisitions & Sales
- Business Acquisitions & Sales
- Mortgages & Financing
- Closings & Escrow Services
- Vessel Liens
- Vessel Foreclosures, Arrest & Seizure
- Foreign Jurisdiction Negotiation & Litigation Supervision
- Marketing & Vessel Analysis & Feasibility Studies
- Vessel Evaluation

 

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