With more than 60 years of combined experience, we have kept the firm small and selective so that we can devote our full attention and resources to our clients and their cases.

We have successfully represented hundreds of people from around the world who have been seriously injured or killed either as passengers or working crewmembers on cruise ships, cargo vessels and recreational boats. Many of these cases have resulted in settlements or judgments exceeding $1 million.

Waks & Barnett has been privileged to represent cruise ship passengers from Florida, other U.S. states and many countries whose lives have been changed by shipboard accidents. Andrew Waks of our firm is Board Certified in admiralty and maritime law by the Florida Bar.

Our experience and familiarity with the litigation tactics of the cruise lines and the special requirements and limitations of maritime law give us a unique opportunity to achieve the best results for our clients.

From our base in Miami, we have handled many other types of admiralty and maritime matters, including insurance claims and cargo losses.