Dwayne Clark

Dwayne Clark

Admiralty & Maritime, Personal Injury (Litigation)

Jacksonville, Florida

Personal Introduction

Dwayne Clark has been in the maritime industry in one form or another since 1976. After serving in the United States Coast Guard, on vessels and boats, he worked for one of Houston’s most prominent admiralty law firms where he was a Marine Investigator. His extensive marine experience combined with his legal training has resulted in many favorable litigation and courtroom successes for his clients. Millions of dollars have been saved or recovered in maritime casualty cases he has handled. He has dedicated his entire professional career to boats, ships, maritime things, and the law. Mr. Clark has been a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator since 2009.

Practice Composition

Litigation

Education

University of Oklahoma College of Law
University of Oklahoma College of Law Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) (1987)

Practice Summary

S.I.U. Seafarers / Union Seamen / Non-Union Seamen Jones Act / Seamen / Crewmen Commercial Fishermen / Shrimpers / Longliners Cruise Ship / Yacht / Crewmembers / Seamen Claims Death on the High Seas Act DOHSA Cruise Ship Passenger Injuries Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act Government Cases / Suits in Admiralty Act and Public Vessels Act Boating Accidents Marina Liability Maritime Cases in General Seafarer Rape, Sexual Assault, Battery, Infliction of Emotional Distress, Harassment and Discrimination under the Maritime Law Automobile Accidents / Civil Litigation / Trials / Workers Compensation

Response Time

1 day

Affiliations

Florida Bar Association

Florida Bar Association

Maritime Law Association of the United States

Maritime Law Association of the United States

Southeast Admiralty Law Institute

Southeast Admiralty Law Institute

Personal Interests & Charitable Work

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation and Arbitration.

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Client Reviews

5.00/5.0 Aggregate Score (6 reviews)

Peer Recommendations 1

Morgan Gaynor, Esq.
Morgan Gaynor, Esq.
Depth of knowledge, preparation, and high ethics

Bar Admissions

Florida