James Levantino

James is an associate within the Litigation practice group at the firm. He joined the firm in 2021 after completing the firm’s summer associate program in 2019 and 2020. As a member of the Maritime practice group James’ practice focuses primarily on maritime issues including cargo disputes, general average, collisions and allisions, regulatory compliance, marine insurance, pollution, international disputes, pollution, marine insurance, personal injuries, and Jones Act matters.

James earned his Juris Doctor from Tulane University School of Law (’21) where he was a member of the Tulane Maritime Law Society. James graduated with a Certificate in Maritime Law.

Prior to attending law school, James earned his B.S. from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (’13), where he majored in Logistics and Intermodal Transportation.

James sailed under the authority of his Coast Guard license in various capacities aboard a broad spectrum of vessels across the maritime industry and still holds his Merchant Mariner Credential – Master (1600 ton) and Chief Mate (Unlimited). James has extensive experience as chief mate aboard container ships, and other relevant experience aboard tankers, ro-ro car carriers, and offshore supply vessels.

As an experienced litigator equipped with expert knowledge of maritime operations and law, James helps his clients find solutions and solve problems.