Steven Michael Stancliff

Steve Stancliff is a seasoned attorney focusing on maritime industry litigation, offering innovative solutions to intricate legal challenges. He represents a diverse clientele, including commercial ship owners, salvors, treasure salvors, ship repairers, dredging and marine construction firms, and their insurers. His unique legal skills span marine operations, commercial transactions, government compliance, and casualty response. Steve is well-equipped to lead and support casualty responses involving collisions, groundings, marine pollution, salvage operations, machinery failures, and governmental investigations. His jurisdiction extends to federal and state courts in Virginia and North Carolina, deftly handling vessel arrests, attachments, limitation actions, and salvage proceedings. Additionally, Steve provides critical support to underwriters, offering insightful analysis of marine insurance contracts, rendering coverage opinions, and defending against bad-faith claims. His comprehensive knowledge and strategic acumen make him an invaluable asset in navigating complex maritime legal matters.