A Maritime Lawyer specializes in Cruise Law and represents passengers and crew members hurt at sea usually due to accidents or assaults aboard cruise ships.

A Maritime Lawyer or Attorney can also advise cruise line employees regarding their rights for wages, medical treatment, and the full range of compensation available in the United States legal system. A Maritime Lawyer can advise whether injuries sustained aboard a ship are compensative, what law applies to the specific situation, and when a claim must be filed. A Maritime Attorney can also represent crew members that have a right to sue their employing cruise line for medical care, living expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and disability.