James William Alcantara

I have specialized in maritime law my entire career. I practice insurance defense and personal injury. I am admitted and practice in Arizona, California, and Hawaii.

Arizona

State Bar of Arizona

ID Number: 036163

Since 2020

California

State Bar of California

ID Number: 152747

Since 1991

Hawaii

Hawaii State Bar Association

ID Number: 005629

Since 1991

Univ of Hawaii at Manoa

Undergraduate Degree

Tulane University School of Law

Law Degree

Arizona State Bar  # 036163

Member

2020 - Current

California State Bar  # 152747

Member

1991 - Current

Hawaii State Bar  # 5629

Member

1991 - Current

Maritime Law Association  # 3627

Proctor in Admiralty

1991 - Current

Q. Why are the lower courts operating under a maritime law when we are on land how did they have jurisdiction on land

November 10, 2023

A: More information is needed to answer the Admiralty question. If a case is filed 'In Admiralty' it needs to be in federal court. A state court can hear certain cases and apply maritime law.

Q. I did work on a boat and now the owner has passed how do I get paid?

September 26, 2023

A: You may have a maritime lien depending on where the vessel is located.

Q. Maintenance and Cure, Jones Act applicability. Need Help

May 23, 2023

A: If you were employed to work aboard the vessel and you were injured during your work, you have a Jones Act claim. You also have a claim for unseaworthiness. I assume the vessel was operating in navigable waters and not a land locked lake. You would have to file suit in Florida if that is where the employer and the vessel are located. However, you can continue to receive treatment in CA. An employer is also exposed to punitive damages for failure to pay maintenance and cure. Feel free to give me a call to discuss.