Ralph J. Mellusi
Top rated Transportation & Maritime attorney in New York, New York
Practice Areas:
Admiralty & maritime law
Education Qualification:
New York Law School
Practice Areas:
Admiralty & maritime law
29 Broadway Suite 2400New York, New York, 10006
First Admitted: 1975, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.sealawyers.com/attorney/ralph-j-mellusi/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1975
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 2000
- NYS Bar Association
- New York, 1975
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1975
- American Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1975
- Proctor in Admiralty & Member, Maritime Law Association of the U.S
- New York State Trial Lawyers
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- 1995 - Jones Act Seaman v Sea-Land Services Inc. Federal Court New York - Verdict $2.42 Million Dollars 2009 - Jones Act Seaman v. USA, Federal Court Balt. Md. Verdict 1.827 Million (In top ten of highest verdicts for State of Maryland for 2009) 2009 Jones Act Seaman v Maersk Lines, Supreme Court Bronx County, 5.3 Million Settlement. Jones Act Seaman v Multible US Vessel owners toxic lung damage welding Superior Court California $7.8 million 2012.
Representative Clients:
- Ship Masters, Engineers, Pilots, and merchant mariners.
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- US. Coast Guard License, Second Asst Steam & Gas Turbines, Third Asst Diesels, MILITARY: Lt. US Naval Reserve Ret. 1967-72.
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers
Honors/Awards:
- Martindale-Hubbell: Highest Rating "AV" (1991 to date)
- Special Merchant Marine Awards
- 7.7 out of 10 rating by the Avvo
Educational Background:
- NYS Maritime College, B.E. in Marine, 1967
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Regulation Compliance: Is It Sufficient, Charter Industry News
- Human Factors, Seaworthiness and Ships, MITAGS Institute, 2000
- Unseaworthiness: Human Factors & Merchant Marine, MITAGS Institute, 1996
- Anatomy of a Coast Guard Casualty Investigation, Coast Guard Docket, 1996
- Legal Civil Liability, Charter Industry News, 1987 - Present
- Coast Guard License Suspension Revocation Proceedings, Charter Industry News, 1987
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- During 1968-70 served as an engineering officer aboard The SS TRANSGLOBE, a specialized transport vessel carrying military supplies into Saigon and DaNang. The vessel was inducted into the National Maritime Hall of Fame on Jan 31st 2009 as the most decorated of all American Merchant Ships during the Vietnam War and for moving the most cargo and making the most trips into Saigon and DaNang. The Transglobe was awarded Four Battle Stars acknowledging service under fire on four occasions and other awards and commendations for rescuing 71 Taiwanese fisherman during typhoon Elaine on 10/08/71.
- Martindale Hubbell Highest Rating "AV" (1991 to Date)
Industry Groups:
- Merchant Marine
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